401. Textured Skin & the Peptide Panic Explained

About this episode

Sadaf and guest Yads discuss managing textured skin, the use of glycolic acid, and the truth about peptides.

This week on Expert, Sadaf is joined by a guest and friend of the podcast, dermal clinician Yads Cauchi!  First up: Win, Bin or Recycle tackles the divisive world of stick-on bras. Are they secretly genius, or just one sweaty panic attack waiting to happen? The girls cover internet-famous brands you should know about, including a few surprising buys. Then, Yads breaks down how to manage textured skin as we head into winter, from congestion and roughness to those tiny bumps that makeup seems determined to highlight. She shares her favourite ways to use glycolic acid, including a few sneaky uses beyond your face that might completely change your body care routine. And finally, a listener asks: what is actually going on with peptides? Are they harmful, or is TikTok spiralling again? Sadaf and Yads explain the difference between the controversial ingestible peptides making headlines and the skin-loving peptides found in your skincare. Products mentioned: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Alpha-H Liquid Gold Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Treatment Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG. Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sadaf Razi, Tegan MacDonald

Guest: Yads Cauchi

Topics covered

• textured skin
• peptides
• glycolic acid
• stick-on bras
• winter skincare

Keywords

• textured skin
• glycolic acid
• peptides
• skincare
• stick-on bras

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, Alpha-H Liquid Gold Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Treatment

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