The Gift of Real Talk: Is Vitamin C Overrated? "Anec-data" and the Truth About $400 Luxury Serums With Dermatologist Dr. Aegean Chan

The Gift of Real Talk: Is Vitamin C Overrated? "Anec-data" and the Truth About $400 Luxury Serums With Dermatologist 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 Dr. Chan’s professional insights on the skin barrier, sun protection, and why she believes we should be wary of "anec-data" especially when it comes to a $400 serum.


In this week’s episode, we discuss:

  • How truly complex the skin barrier is (as she sees it under a microscope), and why it's the foundation of great skin
  • Holiday break ready! Which sunscreen Dr. Chan personally buys in bulk
  • Truth bombs about Vitamin C! Why Dr. Chan doesn’t think this hero ingredient is right for everyone
  • Why she *doesn’t* think shopping for skincare based on a pH level is a necessary strategy
  • What Dr. Chan makes of transdermal patches for skincare – are they the future of youthful skin?
  • Plus: Should we rethink trending, in-office procedures like radiofrequency combined with microneedling per recent FDA guidelines?

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