19 min · Published 2025-02-19
Episode 4: Ingredient Drama
We separate facts from fear around buzzy ingredients like retinoids, acids, and preservatives, and explain how to read labels with confidence.
Show notes
- Retinol + AHA: when the conflict is real
- Preservatives are not the enemy
- Label literacy in 3 steps
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Listener discussion
SunithaS_Randburg
Really enjoyed this episode — the section on ingredient myths was more balanced than most of what I see online.
2026/06/02
DrNirvana_Paarl
Good episode. The framing on ingredient myths is closer to what I'd actually tell a patient than most podcasts manage.
2026/07/03
SunithaW
Good episode overall, though I think the take on ingredient myths glossed over a few of the counterarguments.
2026/07/21
KagisoR
Can you do a follow-up on sunscreen reformulation next? Would pair well with this one.
2026/07/23
Buhle_DBN
The bit about ingredient myths matches my own experience almost exactly. Glad someone's saying it out loud.
2026/08/16