Social Media Skincare Advice: Who Can You Trust?

In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic podcast, Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid discuss why misleading skincare advice spreads so quickly online, how social media algorithms reward sensational claims, and what to look for when deciding who to trust.

In this episode:

• Why skincare misinformation spreads so quickly
• Can you trust skincare influencers?
• How to tell if advice is evidence-based
• Why dermatologist-led education matters
• The truth about viral sunscreen myths
• How to spot misleading skincare claims and why qualifications matter
• Emma and Ellie's experiences creating educational content online.

If you've ever wondered who you should believe when it comes to skincare advice, this episode will help you separate fact from fiction.

👇 Have you come across skincare misinformation online? Let us know in the comments.

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Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music: Simon Elms

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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