The Most Science-Backed Skincare Routine | Aanchal Panth | AFP 55

Are physical face scrubs damaging your skin barrier, and do you actually need that 10-step skincare routine? What does dermatological science actually say about your skincare routine?Join Jeroen Schreel and Aanchal Panth, a dermatologist at Dermafolix, as they break down the evidence-based truth behind anti-aging creams, snail mucin, and the biggest skincare mistakes people make every day.(00:00) Intro(00:28) Meet Dr. Aanchal Panth(00:45) The Biggest Skincare Scams: Physical Scrubs & Toners(02:15) Chemical vs. Physical Exfoliation: What Safely Removes Dead Skin(04:59) How to Identify Your Skin Type & Build a 3-Pillar Routine(07:32) Is Sunscreen Necessary Every Day? (Caucasian vs. South Asian Skin)(10:21) UV Light Therapy vs. Red Light LED Masks for Collagen(15:16) Botox Myths: When to Start & How Much Is Too Much?(18:24) Lifestyle Habits That Mirror Your Skin: Sleep, Diet & Exercise(20:58) Protein Intake, Carbohydrates & How Excess Salt Dulls Skin(23:37) Do Collagen & Hair Loss Supplements Actually Work?(28:44) Dangerous & Overrated Supplements: The Biotin Warning(29:49) Sleep Hygiene & How Strength Training Boosts Collagen(35:18) Skincare vs. Genetics: Why Our Ancestors Didn't Need Routines(36:51) The Ideal Minimalist Skincare Routine for Men (and Women)(42:25) What Is a Serum & How to Choose Active Ingredients(44:27) Anti-Aging Creams: What Can Actually Slow Down Wrinkling?(47:35) Trendy Skincare Devices: Microcurrents & At-Home Dermarollers(50:15) Does Snail Mucin Work? (The Wound-Healing Science)(52:21) Dr. Aanchal Panth's Personal Skincare Routine & Final AdvicePapers recommended by Aanchal:- Hussein et al., 2024. Influences on Skin and Intrinsic Aging: Biological, Environmental, and Therapeutic Insights. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 24: Article e16688; https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16688- Kaltchenko and Chien, 2025. Photoaging: Current Concepts on Molecular Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 26: pp. 321-344; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-025-00933-z- Rygula et al., 2024. Impact of Diet and Nutrition in Patients with Acne Vulgaris. Nutrients, 16: Article 1476; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101476- Ahmed and Mikail, 2024. Diet and skin health: The good and the bad. Nutrition, 119: Article 112350; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2023.112350- Devjani et al., 2023. Use of supplements for hair loss in skin of color patients. JAAD international, 12: pp. 182-183; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2023.06.010- Singh et al., 2024. Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 23: pp. 1113-1121; https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16269- Griffiths et al., 2023. Skin ageing and topical rejuvenation strategies. British Journal Of Dermatology, 189: pp. 17-23; https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljad282- Siddiqui et al., 2024. Comparing Tretinoin to Other Topical Therapies in the Treatment of Skin Photoaging: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 25: pp. 873-890; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-024-00893-wDon't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page#Skincare #Dermatologist #AntiAging #Tretinoin #SkinCareScience #SciencePodcast #AppleFinchPudding