052 Dr. Helen Knaggs. Your Skin: A Window to Your Health.

 Flashback Friday: Episode 52 from Season 1 May 2022

Audrey Hepburn, a  Screen Legend and a truly  iconic beauty,  said " The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years. " 
I was reflecting  on previous discussions I have had on  ageism   as I read yet another comment  on  beauty and aging youthfully.  The debate centered around the question of whether we should accept and indeed celebrate the aging of our appearance as a reflection of the wisdom gained as we grow older, or whether, as I believe, we should do all we can to delay the wrinkling, dryness and loss of radiance that naturally accompanies aging, and endeavor to look vibrant and healthy as we age. Our appearance, the quality of our skin, hair,  teeth, eyes, is as much a window  to our overall as is our posture, gait and mental acuity. C hoosing  to ward off dull, wrinkled skin and thinning, lack-luster hair is not a question of vanity but a celebration of  our inner vitality. Today's conversation brings to you an expert in the biology of skin and hair, to discuss how our  outward changes of aging may  reflect our inner state of  health. Dr.  Helen Knaggs, is the Vice President of Global Research and Development for Nu Skin. With over 30 years of experience in skin research and product development, including years spent specializing in acne research, her expertise in skin and hair biology has led to numerous publications and patents.  Dr. Knaggs earned bachelor's degrees with honors in biochemistry and pharmacology, and a doctorate degree from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Leeds, England. She spent several years as a research biochemist in the dermatology department of Leeds General Infirmary where her work involved clinical and lab research, interpretation of trial results and data reporting to corporate and scientific communities.   As vice president of Nu Skin Global Research and Development, she wor