Queen City Skin
Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser; and Dr. Emily O. McLean, a physician at Charlotte Skin & Laser. We're here to cut through the noise — from social media myths to marketing hype — and bring you clear, evidence-based advice on caring for your skin at every stage of life.
Queen City Skin
24. Beauty Sleep IS a Real Thing | Why Sleep Shows on Your Skin
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror after a bad night’s sleep and thought, “I look exhausted,” you weren’t imagining it. In this episode of Queen City Skin, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan is joined by Robyn Allen, RN, to unpack why sleep may be one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) tools for healthy, resilient skin. From overnight barrier repair and inflammation control to acne flares, rosacea, dark circles, and accelerated aging, this conversation connects the dots between how well you sleep and what you see in the mirror. They also discuss an FDA-approved technology the team recently studied that may help improve sleep quality, and why better sleep doesn’t just feel good, it shows.
Robyn Allen, RN, is a registered nurse at Charlotte Skin & Laser with over 16 years of experience in cosmetic dermatology, assisting with advanced procedures including lasers, liposuction, blepharoplasty, and skin cancer surgery.
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In this episode you’ll learn:
- Sleep is when your skin repairs and resets. Overnight rest strengthens the skin barrier, improves hydration and circulation, and supports healing. Poor sleep drives inflammation, dullness, breakouts, and under-eye darkness.
- Chronic sleep loss accelerates visible aging. Elevated cortisol from poor sleep worsens acne, rosacea, and eczema and speeds collagen breakdown, making stress and fatigue show up faster on your face.
- Your results depend on your rest. Skincare products, lasers, injectables, and other treatments work best when your body is well-rested. Sleep creates the foundation for better outcomes and longer-lasting results.
Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser; and Dr. Emily O. McLean, a physician at Charlotte Skin & Laser. We're here to cut through the noise — from social media myths to marketing hype — and bring you clear, evidence-based advice on caring for your skin at every stage of life.
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