Under My Skin Dr. Shashi Shokeen

Are organic sunscreens really organic? Or is it another marketing tactic used by cosmetic companies to lure customers and increase sales? Listen to find out the truth.

We all love watching celebrity skin care routines. But when it comes to our own skin care routine, most of us are clueless. We either give in to the heavily advertised products, spending way more than is required. Or we get lazy and even washing your face twice daily becomes a task. So where should you start when it comes to building a skin care routine? I'll be helping you out with the same in this episode. Also if you already have a skin care routine and are struggling to follow it, i'll give you some tips and tricks for that as well.

Those who have had acne would understand and feel every bit of this podcast. Here I discuss my own story with a very dear friend of mine, Dr. Onia Subu. We have seen good and bad skin days together. Acne, I feel is a part of me, and there's a constant tug of war between my efforts and a pimple on my face which is always ready to pop out the moment I let loose. So yeah having dealt with acne for a major part of my life, I finally learnt to deal with them. In this podcast I share all my secrets!

Chemical peels a.k.a. AHA and BHA have emerged as the new heroes when it comes to skincare. These slow acting agents can actually prove to be a solution to a number of your skin problems, but only if you use them right. In this episode I'll help you learn everything about these chemical peels so you can choose what will actually work for you and you don't fall into the trap of manipulative advertising. 

As someone who has tackled acne and pores for a majority of her life, I decided to go in depth and study more about the skin. I am a general physician and currently doing my fellowship in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. I am really enthusiastic about skin care and love to stay updated about the latest advancements in skin tech. With this series of podcasts I want to educate you guys better about skincare and also tell you various natural remedies for common skin problems.