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April 16, 2026 | 83 minutes, 08 seconds
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This is a special episode of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science Podcast: a replay of Dr. John’s live skin health webinar. Dr. John went live on April 13th to discuss skin health from the inside out: everything from the lymph to digestive system to hormones to skincare products.

In these podcast notes, you will find all the articles he references as well as all herbs, oils, and supplements mentioned.

The Big Picture: Inner Skin Health Means Outer Skin Health

STEP ONE of skin health is to evaluate your lymphatic system and your hormones.

>>> Articles for lymph + hormone skin support:

• Is Your Hormonal Imbalance Caused by Lymphatic (Rasa) Congestion?
• Testosterone: Overlooked for Women, Overprescribed for Men
• Menopause and PMS: It May Not Be Hormonal
• Diaphragm Strengthening Exercises
• Lymph Quiz: Decode Your Symptoms

>>> Herbs + supplements for lymph + hormone skin support:

• Brahmi (Gotu Kola)
• Lymph-Vein HP
• Shatavari
• Chaste Tree Berry
• Testosterone Boost (with Shilajit and Malaysian ginseng)
• Dr. John’s 6-Piece Lymphatic Cleanse Kit

STEP TWO of skin health is to evaluate your digestive system.

>>> Articles for digestion-based skin health:

• Top 10 Benefits of Neem, Ayurveda’s ‘Queen of Skin’
• Whole-Body Reset with the Colorado Ayurvedic Cleanse
• 10 Reasons to Take Amalaki Everyday
• Dr. John’s 3-Season Diet Guide

>>> Herbs + supplements for digestive skin support:

• Neem Boost
• Guggul-Lean (for acne)
• Mini Omega-3 Fish Oil
• Amalaki
• Triphala
• Chyawanprash
• Colorado Ayurvedic Cleanse

STEP THREE is finding clean topical skincare that works for you + your skin type. This also includes finding + keeping a daily routine.

>>> Understand your dosha + skin type:

• Take our Dosha (body type) Quiz
• Skin quiz + care for each dosha

>>> Ayurvedic daily skin routines:

• Abhyangha (daily self-massage)
• Nasya (herbalized oil therapy for the sinus skin)
• Ayurvedic Alternatives to Botox
• Diaphragm Strengthening Breathwork

>>> Herbalized oils + formulas for topical skincare:

• Dr. John’s 5-piece clean skincare set with herbalized Body Butter, Mud Mask, Skin Serum, Moisturizer, and Cleanser/Toner
• Lymphatic Massage Oil
• Tri-Doshic Massage Oil
• Nasya Oil
• Buckthorn Oil (for scar care)
• Castor Oil (for dark spots and precancerous spots)
• Low-Dose Melatonin

Of course, the sun is a major consideration in skincare. Things to note from the webinar include sunscreen for protection from skin-cancer-causing wavelengths and red light therapy for beneficial wavelengths. In addition, the molecule that regulates your circadian rhythms, melatonin, can help with a host of skin issues both topically and internally.

If you’re unfamiliar with how red light therapy can help your skin, we recommend reading Dr. John’s full article breaking down the science behind its benefits.

When it comes to sunscreen, Dr. John suggests looking for physical mineral sunblock ingredients: zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. The cleanest brand is Badger.

Learn all about melatonin and its connection to skin cancer care in Dr. John’s podcasts featuring melatonin researcher Dr. Paula Enderby.

Collagen: Protect What You’ve Got + Boost Production

In the webinar, Dr. John also discusses collagen, and how to protect your collagen levels from decreasing as you age. He suggests using a hydrolyzed collagen supplement if you are looking specifically for peptide supplementation. However, it is best to internally support your collagen through diet and herbs for the best results.

In Ayurveda, there are two herbs that have been studied to support healthy collagen levels: Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) and Brahmi (Centella asiatica). Fish oils (omega-3 fatty acids) are also crucial to this process.

Read Dr. John's full article on the science behind these supplements + their impact on collagen.