Skin Off The Record

Dr. Anna Puri

Skin, Off the Record with Dr. Anna is the feel good skincare podcast for women over 40 whose skin has changed and who are ready to get their glow back. With 17+ years as a Cosmetic Doctor and Skin expert and thousands of skin transformations, Anna brings you the honest conversations about your skin that go beyond the trends and stay grounded in what actually works. Each week, she gets real on anti aging skincare, collagen, perimenopause, menopause and life after 40 , with honesty and warmth. No overwhelm, just simple actionable tips that give you the knowledge and clarity every woman deserves to feel good in her own skin. Because the most radiant version of you is so much closer than you think.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    EP03 No Cream Can Stop Sagging Skin

    Sagging skin is one of the most common concerns Dr. Anna hears from women over 40. In this episode of Skin Off the Record, she explains what is really happening beneath the surface when the face starts to feel less lifted, the jawline changes, and skin begins to look softer than it used to. Dr. Anna breaks down the role of collagen, elastin, oestrogen, menopause, and sun exposure in visible skin aging. She also shares the honest truth about firming creams and lifting serums: they cannot rebuild the deeper structural support that causes true sagging, even when the marketing promises otherwise. This episode gives women clarity on what can and cannot be changed with skincare. While no cream can lift a descending jawline, Dr. Anna explains how sunscreen, retinol, and the right routine for your current skin type can protect collagen, support skin quality, improve radiance, and help you feel more confident in your skin again. In this episode you'll hear... Why sagging skin happens as collagen, elastin, and oestrogen levels change with age. Why firming creams and lifting serums cannot truly lift skin that has started to descend. How sun exposure contributes to visible aging, collagen breakdown, dark spots, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. Why daily sunscreen is the most important anti-aging step for protecting the collagen you still have. How the right skincare routine for your skin type can improve glow, hydration, tone, texture, and overall skin quality after 40. Resources: Take the Skin Type Quiz and get your Skin Type Profile - https://skinwithdranna.com/skin-type-quiz/

    10 min
  2. 1d ago

    EP02 The Way You See Yourself Is Not the Whole Story

    So many women over 40 feel like their skin has changed and they somehow missed the memo. In this episode of Skin Off the Record, Dr. Anna talks about the way women judge themselves in photos, mirrors, Zoom calls, and everyday moments, and why that self-perception is often much harsher than what everyone else sees. Dr. Anna shares the story of a recent client who felt tired and dull on video calls, even though Dr. Anna saw her completely differently. She connects this to the Dove Real Beauty Sketches film and the idea that women often carry a harsher image of themselves than the truth. This episode is a reminder that your skin is not a problem to be solved and there is nothing broken about you. Dr. Anna explains why many skincare routines do not work, not because you have failed, but because the products were never truly matched to your skin in the first place. In this episode you'll hear... Why women over 40 can become more aware of their skin in photos, mirrors, and Zoom calls. How self-perception can be much harsher than the way other people see you. Why aging does not mean your best skin or best years are behind you. What the Dove Real Beauty Sketches film reveals about how women describe themselves. Why a shelf full of skincare products does not mean you have been shown what your skin actually needs. Resources: Take the Skin Type Quiz and get your Skin Type Profile - https://skinwithdranna.com/skin-type-quiz/ Watch the Dove Real Beauty Sketches film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=litXW91UauE

    10 min
  3. 1d ago

    EP01 Your Skin Is Changing, But You Are Not Alone

    Welcome to Skin Off the Record with Dr. Anna, a feel-good skincare podcast for women over 40 whose skin has changed and who are ready to feel like themselves again. In this first episode, Dr. Anna shares the personal and professional moments that shaped the way she sees skin, confidence, aging, and what it really means to get your glow back. Dr. Anna reflects on one of her very first patients, a woman whose skin condition had started to affect her mood, confidence, work, and social life. That experience showed her that skin is never just about the surface. Years later, when Dr. Anna’s own skin changed during early perimenopause, motherhood, and exhaustion, she found herself feeling self-conscious too, even as a cosmetic doctor and skin expert. This episode sets the tone for what Skin Off the Record is here to do: cut through skincare noise, simplify anti-aging advice, talk honestly about perimenopause and menopause skin changes, and help women over 40 understand what their skin actually needs without overwhelm or pressure to fix themselves. In this episode you'll hear... Why changing skin can affect confidence, mood, and the way women feel about themselves. The early patient experience that changed how Dr. Anna approached skincare forever. Why traditional skin types like oily, dry, and combination do not tell the whole story. How Dr. Anna’s own skin changed in her 40s during motherhood, exhaustion, and early perimenopause. What you can expect from Skin Off the Record: honest skincare advice, anti-aging guidance, and simple steps to help you feel good in your skin again. Resources: Take the Skin Type Quiz and get your Skin Type Profile - https://skinwithdranna.com/skin-type-quiz/

    9 min

About

Skin, Off the Record with Dr. Anna is the feel good skincare podcast for women over 40 whose skin has changed and who are ready to get their glow back. With 17+ years as a Cosmetic Doctor and Skin expert and thousands of skin transformations, Anna brings you the honest conversations about your skin that go beyond the trends and stay grounded in what actually works. Each week, she gets real on anti aging skincare, collagen, perimenopause, menopause and life after 40 , with honesty and warmth. No overwhelm, just simple actionable tips that give you the knowledge and clarity every woman deserves to feel good in her own skin. Because the most radiant version of you is so much closer than you think.