Dr. Shawana Vali - Celebrity Dermatologist And Biohacking Expert Talks All Things Skin, From The ‘Inside-Out'

Dr. Shawana Vali

Not only is this powerhouse a dual board-certified dermatologist, she also specialises in functional medicine, and what those in-the-know call ‘Biohacking'.

‘Biohacking is essentially hacking your own cells to fix you' explains Dr Vali, ‘We can supercharge particular outputs from libido, metabolism, performance, and concentration to work at 150%'

‘Many of my male CEO's ask me to biohack their performance, concentration or sleep - they tell me "I only have time to sleep for 3 hours, so I need it to be the best restorative sleep I can get" so I use their own cells to re-wire their circadian rhythm, or optimzie their cellular recovery time.'

And what about her female forays?

‘Women often come to me with hormonal imbalances from adrenal fatigue, peri-menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome. Symptoms can range from physical to psychological, from acne, hiruitis (excess hair) to fatigue or anxiety.'

As a dermatologist Dr Vali is seasoned in teating acneic skin conditions, but what happens when acne is persistant or resistant to treatment?

‘It is critical that we look at the internal homeostasis, or balance, to ascertain the eitiology of the acne. Hormonal acne tends to appear in women from their 20's to 40's but can also raise its head around the peri-menopause.

Fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone vary throughout the monthly cycle, the ratio of which can affect each testosterone levels causing hormonal acne. Cortisol, the 'stress hormone' also plays a part in this.

'Screening and dignostic is key in order to ascertain the root cause of inflammatory skin conditions. My Superwoman or Superman screening protocol looks at over 150 blood markers in the blood, the microbiome of the skin and the gut along with a deep dive into lifestyle and diet. This allows me to create a unique bell-curve for each individual, pinpointing internal inbalances and insufficincies resulting in these external symptoms.'

Treating from the inside-out is a core facet of Dr Vali's expertise.

‘I believe in using your own cells to fix you, which means that programmes are unique to the individual, no one client is the same.'

This ethos extends to the By Dr. Vali Adaptive Skincare.

‘My New Breed Skin Technology has patented biomimetic capability meaning that it adapts to your own skin cells. The protective skin barrier function of self-defence is re-inforced, promoting skin healing, regeneration and reducing oxidative stress.'

Dr Vali's innovative science backed product line, researched and trialled over four years, treats each individuals skin differently, depending on its needs. This allows her to work on the internal imbalances, be that hormonal, stress related, lifestyle or food - whilst maintaining the skin barrier and encouraging cellular repair. This 360 approach to internal biohacking and external aesthetic is what places Dr Vali at the forefront of the dermatology and wellness industry.

Experience Dr Vali's ‘inside-out' approach to medical wellness and dermatology at her flagship clinic in London, or exclusively access the By Dr. Vali Adaptive Skincare at www.bydrvali.com.

from November 1st this year.