Episode 76 hosts Dr Davin Lim (Cosmetic Dermatologist from Brisbane, Australia)

We'll explore one of Davin's favourite topics - the confusing and sometimes deliberately misleading world of skincare!

In a market that promises consumers so much, we'll explore what's available, what's actually in skincare products and what you should use that really works.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Davin Lim 3:19 COVID Impact on Aesthetic Demand 5:16 Zoom Effect on Cosmetic Treatments 9:44 Rise in Cosmetic vs Medical Treatments 11:56 Why Aesthetics Grew During Lockdowns 14:01 Skincare Myths and Market Saturation 16:30 What Happens in a Dermatology Consult 18:16 Identifying Skin Problems Quickly 23:53 Overuse of Skincare Products 27:02 Irritant Dermatitis From Too Many Products 30:22 Cheap vs Expensive Skincare Reality 33:44 Active Ingredients That Actually Work 37:39 Internal Health and Skin Conditions 41:39 Diet Links to Acne and Rosacea 45:36 Makeup and Acne Cycle Explained 48:05 Genetics vs Lifestyle in Skin Disease 51:43 Why Skin Is Poorly Understood 57:32 Skincare Marketing and False Claims 1:01:04 Cheap vs Luxury Moisturizer Comparison 1:03:30 What Is an Active Ingredient 1:07:48 Vitamin A and Retinoids Explained 1:12:19 Retinol Side Effects and Tolerance 1:16:00 Retinol vs Retinoid Differences 1:19:56 Vitamin B Benefits for Sensitive Skin 1:22:22 Vitamin C Uses and Limitations 1:25:07 Stability and Storage of Vitamin C 1:27:43 Botanicals and Natural Skincare Trends 1:30:37 Treating Pigmentation and Melasma 1:33:59 Azelaic and Kojic Acid Uses 1:36:53 Skincare After Laser Treatments 1:39:25 Vitamin E and Antioxidants 1:42:10 Simplifying Skincare Routines 1:44:30 Moisturizer Myths and When to Use It 1:48:40 Dry vs Dehydrated Skin Explained 1:53:30 Choosing the Right Moisturizer 1:55:45 Sunscreen Basics and SPF Meaning 2:00:30 UVA vs UVB Protection 2:03:05 How to Apply Sunscreen Properly 2:05:40 Daily Skincare Routine Simplified 2:10:55 Cleansers and Exfoliation Guidance 2:13:30 Common Skincare Mistakes 2:18:00 Essential Skincare Products List 2:20:15 Wrap Up and Closing

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