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
Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum $281
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution $10.70
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser $15
Paula's Choice Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser $38
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum $75
iS Clinical – Pro-Heal Advance+ $154
Profhilo Haenkenium Antioxidant Cream $120
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
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.