The Skincarma Pod | Episode 16: Our Complicated Relationship with the Sun with Board Certified Dermatologist & Sunshine Expert Dr. Katie Varman

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine engages with Dr. Katie Varman, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in photoimmunology. They explore the complex relationship between sunlight and skin health, emphasizing the importance of antioxidants, particularly niacinamide, in skincare. Dr. Varman discusses the benefits and risks of sun exposure, the science behind UVA and UVB light, and the role of diet and supplements in maintaining skin health. The conversation highlights the need for a balanced approach to skincare that considers both external products and internal health.Follow Dr. Katie Varman on Instagram at @shine_dermatology. Learn more about her brilliant work at Shine Functional Dermatology here.Follow @skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma blog.Product links:Carmine’s picks for really good Niacinamide serums and creams:Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide BoosterPaula’s Choice Niacinamide 20% TreatmentThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The INKEY List Niacinamide SerumThe INKEY List 20% Niacinamide Excess Oil SolutionStriVectin SD Advanced PLUS Intensive Moisturizer—Carmine’s picks for really good facial sunscreens with PLE / Iron Oxides:toty Ilumina Mineral Glow SPF 50+toty Solaria Mineral SPF 50toty Solaria Body SPF 50Lion Pose Ghost-Buster Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma Blog™ is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.The Skincarma Blog® is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe