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306: Why No One Needs a $200K Facelift...or an Expensive Skin Care Routine ft. MRS DERM
26 Nov 2025
Lauren interviews Melissa Coleman (“Mrs. Derm”), a no-BS skincare voice married to renowned dermatologist Dr. Patrick Coleman. Mrs. Derm reveals her minimalist routine, Retin-A secrets, melasma fix, why EU sunscreens leave the U.S. in the dust, and her unfiltered takes on plastic surgery and celebrity facelifts.00:00 — Why Skincare Feels So Confusing: Setting the Record Straight 🎙️A warm intro + what this episode will actually teach you (and why it matters).00:14 — The Real AM Routine: What You Should Use (and What You Should Ditch) 🧴Simple, effective steps for every skin type — no 12-step nonsense, no marketing fluff.00:26 — Fine Lines, “Smoker Lines,” and the Truth About Genetics vs. Habit 😮💨Who gets them, why they happen, and what can actually reduce them.00:28 — Can You Start Retin-A Later in Life and Still See Results? 🚭✨Melissa’s own late-start Retin-A story — proof it’s never too late.00:29 — What Retin-A Really Does: Texture, Pores, Pigment & Tightness 🧪A science-backed breakdown of what improves, what doesn’t, and how long it takes.01:14:00 — The Ageless Woman Story: What Monthly Peels Can Achieve 😳✨A real example of jaw-dropping skin transformation — and what was behind it.01:15:00 — Peels vs. Lasers: When Each One Works Best 🔥A roadmap for choosing the right treatment for clarity, texture, or anti-aging.01:36:00 — LED Masks: What NASA Actually Studied vs. What Instagram Sells You 🚫💡Cutting through the hype: when (and if) LED truly does anything.01:41:00 — Exosomes: The $3k Treatment People Regret Most 💸The split-face experiment that exposed whether they actually work.02:13:00 — Celebrity Facelift Discourse: Emily Blunt & the Internet’s Double Standard 💬🔥Why women get dragged online for procedures — and Melissa’s viral take.02:14:00 — Why Many Women Keep Their Cosmetic Surgery Private 👀A candid look at judgment, safety, and privacy in the beauty world.02:28:00 — The “Mask Slipping” Aging Theory: A Simple Way to Understand Facial Aging 🎭A visual analogy that explains what’s falling, shifting, and why treatments work.02:29:00 — Final Advice: What to Focus on at Any Age 👋✨Her practical, no-BS roadmap for skincare, treatments, and aging gracefully.Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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