This week we’re joined by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dramywechsler/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Amy Wechsler</a>, the Co-founder & CEO of <a href="https://spotlessclinics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotless</a>, NYC's first-ever walk-in acne clinic! Dr. Wechsler is a double-board certified physician in Dermatology and Psychiatry – one of only a handful in the entire country – giving her a rare understanding of how the mind-body connection directly affects the skin.We get all of the scoop on her groundbreaking “blow dry bar&nbsp; for acne” clinic, along with details on her holistic approach to treating acne. Plus, the good doctor, who penned the book “The Mind-Beauty Connection,” gives us the clinical facts on how your mind and your skin are fundamentally connected –&nbsp;and what to do if your stress is showing up on your face.You’ll discover:<ul><li>“Cortisol Face” Dr. Wechsler explains why the TikTok trend is misleading and what sustained stress is actually doing to your skin barrier and collagen supply</li><li>Accutane Myths: As a psychiatrist and derm, Dr. Wechsler addresses the decades-long concern that Accutane causes depression.&nbsp;</li><li>Meet Spotless: Dr. Wechsler explains the need for her new walk-in clinic, which offers everything from steroid pimple shots to after-work extractions.</li><li>"Triangle of Death": Dr. Wechsler shuts down the viral rumor that popping a pimple in the area near your nose can cause a fatal brain infection.&nbsp;</li><li>Plus, we get the scoop on Dr. Wechsler’s upcoming skincare line and a second location coming soon!</li></ul>For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website:<a href="https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Related episodes like this:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0w9tRhQ1K0ISIUQR9p1B5u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet Sofie Pavitt, The "IRL Face Tuner" Who’s Magically Transforming People’s Skin</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/peeping-chanels-archives-behind-the-skincare-lab/id1214452771?i=1000639183927" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peeping Chanel’s Archives, Behind The Skincare Lab Curtain & The Facial Trend You're About to See Everywhere</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N_rf2smW_I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts With Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry. 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