Breaking the Cycle: Stress, Hormones, and Hair Loss Solutions | Alessandra Zonari

In this episode of the Evolving Wellness Podcast, host Sarah Kleiner talks with Melissa De from OneSkin about hair loss and skin health. They reveal why women may lose 40–50% of their hair before noticing, the importance of early prevention, and how lifestyle factors play a role. Sarah shares her experience using OneSkin’s OS-1 peptide hair serum, while Melissa explains the science behind peptides, stress, and skin longevity

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Topics Discussed:

Why women lose 40–50% of hair before noticing; impact of aging, stress, and hormones

→ Early prevention for hair loss, with diet, minerals, protein, and stress management

→ Novel peptides (OS-1) for hair/skin: targeting senescent cells, lowering inflammation, boosting regrowth

→ Preventative care differences for skin vs hair, and why proactive routines matter

→ Clinical results and real-world use of peptide serums for women and men

→ Stress hormones (cortisol) in hair loss, and strategies for nervous system balance

→ How diets (low-carb/keto) affect hair and thyroid; the need for holistic lifestyle change

→ Genetics vs lifestyle in aging: why 70–80% of outcomes depend on daily choices

→ Skin health beyond cosmetic: protective barrier and effects of aging

→ Anti-aging products compared: risks, peptides vs copper peptides and other options

→ Common skin concerns (spots, melasma, rosacea) and limits of topicals vs root-cause fixes

→ Safe, sensitive-skin-friendly formulations with strong clinical testing

→ Mindset: embracing aging, building confidence, and choosing low-risk, foundational wellness steps

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Hair Loss

00:45 Preventative Measures and Community Questions

01:29 Personal Experiences with Hair Thinning

02:27 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome

03:59 Guest Introduction and Hair Loss Discussion

06:40 The Science Behind Hair Loss and Treatment

13:55 Lifestyle Factors and Aging

24:47 The Role of Skin in Aging

25:20 The Science Behind OS One Peptides

26:11 Testing Market Products and Discovering Issues

29:33 Microneedling vs. Peptides

32:48 Testimonials and Real-Life Results

39:16 Product Range and Upcoming Releases

47:30 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!

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