Dermatologist Explains Why Your Expensive Skincare Routine Is Damaging Your Skin with Dr. Angela Casey | EP 73

What if that shelf full of expensive skincare products is secretly working against you?You're juggling serums, toners, acids, and retinols because influencers promised results.  Dr. Kate Dee is joined by Dr. Angela Casey, board-certified dermatologist and owns a line of skincare for young women. Dr. Casey has spent decades looking at skin under microscopes and knows what actually works versus what just sounds good in marketing. Together with Dr. Kate, she walks through how to build a simple, effective routine that protects your investment in procedures like lasers and injectables while preventing the kind of damage that ages you faster.Chapters:05:02 – Hidden danger of layering actives08:37 – The real difference between retinols and retinoids10:22 – Why your skin needs its own microbiome13:15 – This secretly wrecks your skin16:07 – Building a simple, effective skincare routine17:25 – Teen acne and the four root causes19:07 – The antibiotic dilemma21:17 – Why anti-aging starts in your 30s24:18 – This product still wins over every new trend31:07 – The one thing your dermatologist wishes you knewDr. Kate Dee asks her what most people are making two critical mistakes that sabotage everyone when it comes to skincare. Dr. Angela Casey breaks down exactly what your skin barrier does, why it matters more than you think, and how the wrong products can turn even healthy skin into irritated, sensitive skin.You'll learn the truth about which ingredients deserve your money, why your skin microbiome acts like a farm that needs proper care, and how to adapt your routine as you age. Whether you're dealing with acne, trying to prevent wrinkles, or already seeing signs of sun damage, get a clear roadmap without overwhelming you with products you don't need.Stay until the end for Dr. Casey's one message she wishes every patient understood before walking into her office.Listen and learn how to build a skincare routine that actually protects your skin and your wallet.Pickup Bright girl Skincare: https://brightgirl.com/DRKATE - Coupon: DRKATE20https://www.instagram.com/brightgirlbeauty/#Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERELearn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas.Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.comWant the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE  Gift GuideFollower Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedeePlease leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDeeGLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.Med Spa Confidential with Dr. Kate Dee exposes illegal practices, compliance failures, and patient safety risks inside the medical aesthetics industry. Consumers learn how to find licensed injectors, avoid counterfeit products, and make safer treatment decisions. Med spa owners and providers get real accountability, industry standards, and a pa...