Dermatologist: How your skin changes (and what to do about it) | Mini episode
Too Much Information, the women's health podcastShow Notes
As a woman, your skin is CONSTANTLY changing. From puberty, to periods, to fertility, pregnancy, peri-menopause and beyond.
Here to make sense of what your skin is telling you (and what you can do about it) is Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Sonia Sharma.
This mini episode covers: ✨ Skin changes in your 20s, 30s and 40s ✨ What to use instead of retinoids if you're TTC and pregnant ✨ The root cause of your skin concerns ✨ Bad skin when you're doing IVF ✨ Sun safety during pregnancy ✨ Avoiding keloid scars after a C-section
In the full episode, we discuss: 🧴 The skincare steps you actually need 🧴 Retinol, vitamin C and skincare actives 🧴 Hormonal acne and skin barrier damage 🧴 How to find an SPF you love 🧴 Budget-friendly skincare products (dermatologist approved!)
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About the expert:Dr Sonia Sharma is a consultant dermatologist helping her patients and followers achieve healthy skin and hair. She shares practical, evidence-based tips and skincare education on social media. 🔗 Instagram: @drsoniasharma_ 🔗 TikTok: @drsoniasharma_
🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.🔗 Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast
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