Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
LOOKFANTASTIC is on a mission to promote skin health over skin perfection, and joining us on this journey is Dr. Alexis Granite, a world-renowned expert in medical and aesthetic dermatology.
In this episode, Dr. Alexis Granite and Ashley Stobart, founder of Cosmetic Consult Skin and host of the Nip Tuck Pod, delve into the importance of maintaining a healthy skin barrier. They discuss how to protect it from damage and recognise the signs when it becomes compromised.
Ashley shares her personal skincare journey, as well as stories from her experience as a facialist of many years and a skincare influencer.
Together, they explore effective ways to restore and strengthen your skin's natural defence system, promoting a resilient and radiant complexion.
Tune in to gain expert advice and actionable steps to nurture your skin barrier and achieve healthier skin.
01:38 Ashley on getting to know her skin
01:58 The journey to developing Cosmetic Consult
02:49 Extreme skincare routines
03:58 Ashley's experience using Retinol
04:46 What is the skin barrier?
06:17 How to identity perioral dermatitis?
07:09 Mistaking perioral dermatitis for acne
07:47 What to do when the skin barrier is compromised?
08:44 Perioral dermatitis epidemic
10:09 What's it like being a skincare influencer?
12:01 Ashley’s Cosmetic Consult Journey
13:30 TikTok Trends vs Our Skin Barrier
16:38 Teen skincare trends
18:28 That 'Clean' Feeling
19:10 Can you permanently damage your skin barrier?
20:55 Skincare essentials everyone should have
22:36 Morning cleansing
24:13 Overcleansing
26:37 Is eye cream a myth?
28:54 Skin barrier recovery after CO₂ laser treatment
29:54 What are Exosomes?
30:51 Should you use lots of active ingredients at once?
32:13 Can you mix active ingredients in any way you want?
33:18 Is it safe to use Retinol in the morning?
35:09 Does hyaluronic acid only works on damp skin?
Shop all the products mentioned in the episode on LOOKFANTASTIC: bit.ly/4kn4xZU
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skin barrier, dermatologist advice, Ashley Stobart, skin protection, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, skin hydration, barrier repair, sensitive skin, skin irritation, eczema, rosacea, skin health, skincare routine, dermatologist tips, skincare myths, skin barrier protection, skincare education, healthy skin barrier
LOOKFANTASTIC is on a mission to promote skin health over skin perfection, and joining us on this journey is Dr. Alexis Granite, a world-renowned expert in medical and aesthetic dermatology.
In this episode, Dr. Alexis Granite and Ashley Stobart, founder of Cosmetic Consult Skin and host of the Nip Tuck Pod, delve into the importance of maintaining a healthy skin barrier. They discuss how to protect it from damage and recognise the signs when it becomes compromised.
Ashley shares her personal skincare journey, as well as stories from her experience as a facialist of many years and a skincare influencer.
Together, they explore effective ways to restore and strengthen your skin's natural defence system, promoting a resilient and radiant complexion.
Tune in to gain expert advice and actionable steps to nurture your skin barrier and achieve healthier skin.
01:38 Ashley on getting to know her skin
01:58 The journey to developing Cosmetic Consult
02:49 Extreme skincare routines
03:58 Ashley's experience using Retinol
04:46 What is the skin barrier?
06:17 How to identity perioral dermatitis?
07:09 Mistaking perioral dermatitis for acne
07:47 What to do when the skin barrier is compromised?
08:44 Perioral dermatitis epidemic
10:09 What's it like being a skincare influencer?
12:01 Ashley’s Cosmetic Consult Journey
13:30 TikTok Trends vs Our Skin Barrier
16:38 Teen skincare trends
18:28 That 'Clean' Feeling
19:10 Can you permanently damage your skin barrier?
20:55 Skincare essentials everyone should have
22:36 Morning cleansing
24:13 Overcleansing
26:37 Is eye cream a myth?
28:54 Skin barrier recovery after CO₂ laser treatment
29:54 What are Exosomes?
30:51 Should you use lots of active ingredients at once?
32:13 Can you mix active ingredients in any way you want?
33:18 Is it safe to use Retinol in the morning?
35:09 Does hyaluronic acid only works on damp skin?
Shop all the products mentioned in the episode on LOOKFANTASTIC: bit.ly/4kn4xZU
Keep up to date with our blog:
lookfantastic.com/blog
Follow us on Social Media:
instagram.com/lookfantastic
tiktok.com/@lookfantastic
facebook.com/look.fantastic
twitter.com/lookfantastic
uk.pinterest.com/lookfantastic
skin barrier, dermatologist advice, Ashley Stobart, skin protection, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, skin hydration, barrier repair, sensitive skin, skin irritation, eczema, rosacea, skin health, skincare routine, dermatologist tips, skincare myths, skin barrier protection, skincare education, healthy skin barrier
