That same little bottle of retinol serum sitting on your bathroom counter - how does it work? Does it actually work? Those are the questions we’re taking on in part two of our retinoids two-parter. The answers, as you might expect, are complicated. Because as it turns out, “retinoid” is a catch-all term for a bunch of different types of compounds, all of whi ... Show More
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Special Episode: Dr. Alanna Skuse & The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
Imagine yourself as a 17th century English peasant or merchant or noble. Let’s say you’re dealing with some intense stomach pain or a cut on your leg that won’t heal. Where do you turn to for help? Today’s book club episode reveals that the answer depends on your medical needs, y ... Show More
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Sep 8
Ep 221 Electroconvulsive Therapy Part 2: A current conversation
This week, we’re picking up where we left off last episode in our exploration of ECT by examining how this therapy is administered, which conditions it’s used for, and what we know about why it works. To start off, we take you through the procedure step-by-step, including prep an ... Show More
58m 21s
Aug 2023
Which Type Of Retinoid Should You Put On Your Face?
Today on Spotlight, Kelly is going in deep into the confusing word of retinoids. Retinyl, retinol, retinal, retinoic acid - we know you've heard a lot about the retinoid family (we even did a full episode about it.) But how do you know where to start when it comes to picking the ... Show More
12m 20s
Jan 2023
Ep 1: Troubleshooting Vitamin A
Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multip ... Show More
25m 32s
Jan 2023
Skincare: Everything You Need to Know About Retinol and How to Use It with Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis
Have you wanted to try retinol but are confused by all the information online? Dr. Sam Ellis, a Board-Certified Dermatologist & Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at UC Davis, shares everything you need to know about adding retinol to your nighttime routine. We discuss the sc ... Show More
33m 22s
Aug 2023
Skin Care and the Quest for Eternal Youth
It seems like every day, new skin care products hit the market: lotions, serums, collagen boosters, light therapy, at-home lasers — potions and procedures designed to coax our skin into peeling and healing, plumping and renewing. Their promise: wrinkle-free faces, poreless, dewy ... Show More
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