Dermatologist Dr. Aegean Chan joins us to reveal why Vitamin C might be overrated and why that $400 luxury serum isn’t worth your money. We’re busting skincare myths about the skin barrier, pH levels, and the latest FDA warnings on RF Microneedling.
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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro 02:30 – Meet Dr. Aegean Chan: Dermatopathologist Insights 05:15 – What the Skin Barrier Looks Like Under a Microscope 08:45 – The Truth About Vitamin C: Why it’s not for everyone 12:10 – Are $400 Luxury Serums Actually Better? 15:30 – The SPF Dr. Chan Buys in Bulk 19:00 – Why Shopping by pH Level is Overrated 22:45 – Transdermal Patches: Skincare Future or Fad? 26:15 – FDA Warnings: Radiofrequency & Microneedling Procedures 30:00 – Rapid Fire Recommendations
ABOUT DR. AEGEAN CHAN This week we welcome double board-certified dermatologist AND dermatopathologist, Dr. Aegean Chan, to bridge the gap between medical dermatology and your daily skincare routine. Tapping her clinical expertise in medical dermatology, skin cancer, and acne, we unwrap professional insights on why “anec-data” can be misleading and how to actually build a routine that works.
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