Sensitive Skin, Straight Answers — with Dr. Liia of EpiLynx

Dr Liia Ramachandra
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A pharmacist and cancer researcher with an autoimmune disease reads the labels so you don't have to. Straight answers on allergens, "clean beauty" claims, menopausal skin, and what sensitive skin actually needs - from Dr. Liia Ramachandra, PharmD, PhD, founder of EpiLynx. No fear-mongering, no 11-step routines. Just what works when your skin reacts to everything.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Your Eyeliner Is Why Your Eyes Water and Itch by 3 PM

    Dr. Liia Ramachandra explains why eyeliner can leave sensitive eyes watering and itching and what to look for when choosing and applying eye makeup. Watch on YouTube epilynx.com

  2. Nov 1

    The 2026 Allergen of the Year Is in Your "Gentle" Moisturizer

    Dr. Liia discusses benzyl alcohol in skincare, its roles as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance component, and how to spot it on ingredient labels. She explains why an allergen designation does not mean an ingredient is unsafe for everyone. Watch on YouTube Explore EpiLynx

  3. Oct 29

    I Read 100 Labels. Only 3 Were Actually Fragrance-Free.

    Dr. Liia explains the differences between fragrance-free, unscented, parfum, and essential-oil claims, and demonstrates how to read ingredient labels. She discusses common fragrance allergens, how aging products can change, and practical ways to check the products you use. Watch on YouTube Explore EpiLynx

  4. Oct 25

    Retinol Isn't the Problem. The Other 12 Ingredients Are.

    Dr. Liia discusses how the other ingredients in retinol products can contribute to irritation, and explains differences among retinoids, retinization, irritation, and allergy. She also walks through a gradual introduction schedule for reactive skin and when to stop. Watch on YouTube Explore EpiLynx

  5. Oct 17

    The 4-Product Routine That Replaced My 11-Step One

    Dr. Liia explains how she simplified an eleven-step skincare routine into four essentials: cleanse, repair, treat, and protect. Learn what to cut and how she approaches a six-week reset for reactive skin. Watch on YouTube: The 4-Product Routine That Replaced My 11-Step One Explore EpiLynx: epilynx.com

  6. Sep 17

    Does Gluten in Skincare Actually Matter? A Pharmacist With Celiac Answers

    "Gluten-free skincare" gets dismissed as marketing - but if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the real answer is more nuanced than either side admits. A pharmacist with celiac disease walks through what the science actually says, where gluten hides in beauty products, and when it genuinely matters. Watch the video version on YouTube: youtube.com/@drliiapharmd Gluten-free, allergen-free skincare and makeup: epilynx.com

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A pharmacist and cancer researcher with an autoimmune disease reads the labels so you don't have to. Straight answers on allergens, "clean beauty" claims, menopausal skin, and what sensitive skin actually needs - from Dr. Liia Ramachandra, PharmD, PhD, founder of EpiLynx. No fear-mongering, no 11-step routines. Just what works when your skin reacts to everything.

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