197. Why Most Anti-Aging Products Don’t Work (And What Actually Does)

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Wild History of Skincare—From Cold Creams to TikTok Trends

Ever wondered why skincare fads come and go—or why we’re still chasing the next miracle cream at any age? In this candid, witty episode, Diane Gilman takes you on a personal journey through eight decades of beauty routines, celebrity endorsements, and the science (and marketing) behind what we put on our faces. From Ponds cold cream and sunburn remedies to La Mer, red light therapy, and TikTok’s wildest trends, Diane reveals what actually works, what’s just hype, and why looking good is always worth it.

In This Episode:

• Skincare Through the Decades: Diane shares how beauty standards shifted from porcelain skin in the 1940s to the sun-kissed look of the 1960s and 70s, and how each era’s icons—from movie stars to supermodels—influenced what we bought and believed.
• The Rise of Drugstore & Department Store Brands: From Ponds and Nivea to the explosion of infomercials and celebrity skincare lines, discover how marketing shaped our routines and our wallets.
• The Sunburn Era: Why baby boomers worshipped the sun, the rise of tanning salons, and the harsh reality of skin cancer and anti-aging panic.
• The Anti-Aging Boom: How new ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid promised to turn back the clock—and why some products (like La Mer) became lifelong obsessions.
• Infomercials, Influencers & TikTok: The evolution from TV ads to social media, and why we’re still tempted by “miracle” products, from snail slime to bee venom and beef tallow.
• The Power of Story: Why the best skincare brands sell a dream—and how Diane learned to spot the difference between hype and real results.
• Back to Nature: The return of small-batch, farm-to-face products, and why goat milk creams, seaweed serums, and even beef tallow are making a comeback.
• Beauty from the Inside Out: Diane’s take on ingestible beauty—collagen, mushroom coffee, and targeted smoothies—and why what you eat matters as much as what you apply.
• Red Light Therapy & Tech: How new gadgets are changing the game for aging skin, and why discipline (not just dollars) is the real secret to results.
• The Bottom Line: Why looking good is about feeling good, and how the right routine can boost your confidence at any age.

PLUS:

✨ AMRA Supplements – Diane shares her discovery of this "miracle" supplement containing collagen, peptides, vitamins, and minerals that helps combat age-related nutrient absorption issues. It tastes like butterscotch and provides noticeable results in energy, skin, and hair health.

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Connect with Diane Gilman:

1. YouTube: @thedianegilman
2. Facebook: TheDianeGilman
3. Instagram: @thedianegilman
4. TikTok: @thedianegilman
5. Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com

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