What happens when you stop washing your face...completely? In this episode of After Hours Skin Clinic, consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid dive into the viral "Caveman Skincare Routine" which involves giving up all beauty and skincare products, SPF, moisturiser…the lot. Including water.

They share their first impressions, explore any real benefits,l risks, and question whether this trend is a backlash to skincare overuse. Emma and Ellie discuss what pushes people to such extremes, safer alternatives, and the potential long-term consequences of abandoning all cleansing.

Also, they share their favourite products to help people rebuild their skin barriers and take care of sensitive skin. 

Products mentioned in order:

Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

SVR Topialyse Soothing, Moisturizing, Anti-Drying Washing Gel

CeraVe Moisturising Lotion

CeraVe Moisturising Cream

La Roche Posay Toleriane Range 

La Roche Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M Moisturiser

Have any questions? Send them over to [email protected] 

Find us on Instagram @AfterHoursSkinClinic

Klira - Founded by Dr Emma Craythorne, Klira is a bespoke luxury skincare formula prescribed by dermatologists. You may hear it mentioned from time to time on the podcast and if you want to find out more head over to klira.skin via this link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=76982&awinaffid=1877964&clickref=AHSC&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fklira.skin%2Fproducts%2Fthe-klira-special-annual%2F

Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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