Chemist Confessions

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Skincare chemists Gloria & Victorias weekly conversation on all things skincare science.The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum thatll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.
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#193) Why Is Treating Adult Acne So Different?
Episode 193
Friday, 30 October, 2026

Why popular over-the-counter ingredients might be falling short, how prescription options like low-dose tretinoin and spironolactone fit into the picture, and what a realistic, long-term management game plan looks like for aging, irritation-prone skin. Tune in to cut through the marketing noise and get the hard science on managing adult acne! 00:00 | HOT TAKE! 02:20 | The Four Biological Culprits of Breakouts 06:50 | Age Brackets & Defining Post-Adolescent Acne 09:16 | Persistent vs. Late-Onset Acne & Lifestyle Factors 11:37 | Spotlight on The Specialist Acid Booster 15:35 | Men vs. Women: Breaking Down the Prevalence Stats 23:23 | Hormones, DHT, and Systemic Factors 31:47 | Clinical Deep Dive: Low-Dose Tretinoin Efficacy 39:04 | Modern Retinoids Beyond Tretinoin 44:42 | Hot Takes on Salicylic Acid and Azelaic Acid #skincarescience #acnecare