The Ugly Truth About Pore Strips (And How To Clear Your Skin For Good)
You Beauty17 Feb 2025

The Ugly Truth About Pore Strips (And How To Clear Your Skin For Good)

Pores and blackheads—everyone’s got them, but do we really know how to deal with them? Can you actually shrink pores? Are blackhead strips a scam?

Dermatologist Dr. Shammi Theesan is here to bust the biggest myths, share what actually works, and spill her own skincare routine for smoother, clearer skin.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Check out Dr Shammi's previous episode of You Beauty about all things acne here.

Minimalist AHA 25% + PHA 5% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution $20

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant $49

Avene Cleanance Aha Exfoliating Serum $59

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner $20.50

Rationale #4 The PreCleanse Balm $134

Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba $52

La Roche Posay Mela B3 Serum $80

Rationale #1 The Serum $114

Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum $281

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution $10.70

Rationale #5 The Serum $194

IS Clinical Active Serum $157

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser $15

Rationale #4 The Cleanser $80

Paula's Choice Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser $38

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum $75

Rationale #1 The Serum $114

iS Clinical – Pro-Heal Advance+ $154

Profhilo Haenkenium Antioxidant Cream $120

Rejuran Turnover Cream $32

ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream $42

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Erin Docherty

Guest: Dr Shammi Theesan

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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