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Skincare Trends EXPOSED! Lip Care, Gua Sha, SPF & Tanning | Dr. Madhuri Agarwal | FO402 Raj Shamani

Aug 31, 2025
Dr. Madhuri Agarwal, an experienced dermatologist and cosmetologist, shares insights on maintaining healthy skin at every age. She discusses the truth about collagen and effective skincare routines tailored for different decades of life. The importance of lip care, including the use of SPF, is emphasized, along with practical foot care tips for cracked heels. Dr. Agarwal debunks myths around trending ingredients, stresses the need for skin barrier maintenance, and highlights the risks of skincare overload, encouraging listeners to simplify their routines.
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ANECDOTE

Toothpaste Can Cause Lip Dermatitis

  • Dr. Agarwal recounts cases of 'toothpaste dermatitis' where toothpaste ingredients darken and irritate lips.
  • Patients often only realize toothpaste was the culprit after trying many other products.
ADVICE

Three Mixing Combinations To Avoid

  • Never combine vitamin C and retinol at the same time and avoid retinol with strong AHAs/BHAs on the same day.
  • Also avoid benzoyl peroxide with vitamin C or niacinamide because the actives can negate or irritate each other.
INSIGHT

Regenerative Medicine Is The Next Big Trend

  • Regenerative medicine (PRP, growth factors, exosomes) is the rising trend and shows promising early results.
  • Exosomes can modulate pigmentation, hair and inflammation but long-term data and product standardization are evolving.
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