Ask A Doc: What is perfect skin, anyway?
A plethora of social media influencers and affordable, high-quality products means the quest for so-called “perfect skin” seems more attainable than ever.
Poreless, plump, unwrinkled, acne-free: Companies are ready to sell you something to make those attributes a reality for you.
But does anyone really need a 20-step skincare routine? And when do our efforts start to do us harm – either physically or mentally?
Guests
Dr. Sarah Sung, The Perq Dermatology
Arabelle Sicardi, beauty writer, author of You've Got Lipstick on Your Chin and The House of Beauty: Lessons from the Image Industry
Related Links
The Best Skin-Care Trick Is Being Rich - Amanda Mull, The Atlantic
The Classist Implications of ‘Bad Skin’ - Jaya Saxena, Racked
The House of Beauty: Arabelle Sicardi exposes the dark side of the industry - Dazed
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