About this episode
In this episode we take a deep dive into what actually works in skincare, and what might just be good marketing. Dr Tania Romano, Head of Medical and Education for SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science ANZ, explains why ingredient quality, concentration and pH matter far more than what many labels advertise.
She makes the evidence-based case for the actives patients should consider using daily, vitamin C and retinoids, and demystifies antioxidants and free radicals. We discuss the science behind CE Ferulic (SkinCeuticals) and Alto Defense Serum (skinbetter science), and why a combination of antioxidants outperforms vitamin C on its own.
Tania then explains the retinoid ladder and how retinoids drive collagen synthesis at a cellular level, why Alpharet was unavailable in Australia for several years, and how best to use it. We finish by reframing the consultation to improve compliance with home skincare.
What you'll learn
- Cosmeceutical versus cosmetic skincare
- Why formulation, concentration and pH matter
- The top evidence-based actives, and how to use vitamin C correctly
- The role of antioxidants and sunscreen in skin ageing
- The retinoid ladder and how retinoids build collagen
- How to tell if a brand's science is real
- Improving patient compliance with home skincare
Topics
- Skincare
- Cosmeceuticals
- Vitamin C
- Antioxidants
- Retinoids
- Collagen
- Sunscreen
- Patient compliance
Full transcript
The full transcript for this episode is coming soon.