Show Notes
Holly is joined by skincare expert Dr. Vanita Rattan to cut through the confusion of the beauty aisle. Vanita breaks down the active ingredients that actually work, what to look out for when shopping for skincare, as well as the labels and buzzwords that aren't worth your money.
She also gives her honest verdict on some of the most popular Korean skincare products, revealing which ones live up to the hype. Watch out for top tips, myth-busting and plenty of glow-getting advice. Get ready to take notes!
Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:17 Meet Dr Vanitta
00:59 From doctor to cosmetic formulator
02:05 Why skincare labels can't be trusted
03:34 Korean vs Western skincare
04:46 Hydration, water and ageing skin
06:24 Is Korean beauty here to stay?
06:57 Mineral vs chemical sunscreen
08:38 Product check begins: retinol
10:20 Fragrance and retinol percentages explained
12:30 The "anti-ageing" sunscreen with denatured alcohol
14:09 Barrier repair creams (what Korea does well)
16:03 PDRN "salmon sperm" serum
18:18 The NAFE rule (no alcohol, fragrance or essential oils)
19:04 Essential oils are bad for your skin 20:46 Biodance and the collagen serum myth
20:12 Voy: Ad
22:51 The right order for your skincare routine
24:50 Double cleansing 26:00 Toners and essences
28:41 AHAs vs BHAs
30:34 Your questions and future masterclasses
PRODUCTS:
Inzincable by Dr V
T- Zincable by Dr V
Hanskin Vitamin A Glow Retinol Cream
Laser UV Pore Sun Serum SPF50
Real Barrier Extreme Cream Original
Sungboon Editor PDRN Pink Vitamin Glow Boosting Ampoule
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel £18.00
What to Look For:
Airless pump packaging – Keeps active ingredients like Vitamin C and Retinol stable and Hygienic
Encapsulated retinol / retinaldehyde – Gentle on the barrier, fast-acting, and avoids peeling or Redness.
Mineral SPF (Zinc Oxide / Titanium Dioxide) – Anti-inflammatory UV protection that won’t sting sensitive skin.
NAFE-safe formulas – Products with No Denatured Alcohol, Fragrance, or Essential oils.
Barrier-repairing hydrators – Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and PDRN (salmon DNA).
Gentle acids – Mandelic or Lactic Acid (milder AHAs) and Salicylic Acid (pore-clearing BHA).
Multi-active "cocktail” serums – Stick to a maximum of 2 treatment serums per routine.
What to Avoid:
NAFE ingredients – Denatured alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and essential oils (major irritants).
Open jars for active ingredients – Exposure to air and light quickly ruins Vitamin C and Retinol.
Unencapsulated or unlisted retinol – High risk of barrier damage and flaking.
Harsh Glycolic Acid – Can penetrate too quickly and trigger rebound pigmentation or melasma.
Stripping cleansers – Anything that leaves skin “squeaky clean” disrupts your natural 5.5 pH Barrier.
Layering 3+ serums – The skin cannot absorb actives past the second layer; extra steps waste Product.
Topical collagen – The molecules are far too large to penetrate; it only sits on top as a surface Hydrator.
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