Holly & Dr. Vanita Rattan’s Korean Beauty Haul!

Holly is joined by skincare expert Dr. Vanita Rattan to cut through the confusion of the beauty aisle. Vanita breaks down the active ingredients that actually work, what to look out for when shopping for skincare, as well as the labels and buzzwords that aren't worth your money. She also gives her honest verdict on some of the most popular Korean skincare products, revealing which ones live up to the hype. Watch out for top tips, myth-busting and plenty of glow-getting advice. Get ready to take notes! Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:17 Meet Dr Vanitta 00:59 From doctor to cosmetic formulator 02:05 Why skincare labels can't be trusted  03:34 Korean vs Western skincare  04:46 Hydration, water and ageing skin  06:24 Is Korean beauty here to stay?  06:57 Mineral vs chemical sunscreen  08:38 Product check begins: retinol  10:20 Fragrance and retinol percentages explained  12:30 The "anti-ageing" sunscreen with denatured alcohol 14:09 Barrier repair creams (what Korea does well)  16:03 PDRN "salmon sperm" serum  18:18 The NAFE rule (no alcohol, fragrance or essential oils)  19:04 Essential oils are bad for your skin 20:46 Biodance and the collagen serum myth  20:12 Voy: Ad 22:51 The right order for your skincare routine  24:50 Double cleansing 26:00 Toners and essences  28:41 AHAs vs BHAs  30:34 Your questions and future masterclasses  PRODUCTS: Inzincable by Dr V https://tinyurl.com/yjx7jy34 T- Zincable by Dr V https://tinyurl.com/2d3hy3md Hanskin Vitamin A Glow Retinol Cream https://tinyurl.com/364cvakc Laser UV Pore Sun Serum SPF50 https://tinyurl.com/yrbrj8fa Real Barrier Extreme Cream Original https://tinyurl.com/5cmfwsct Sungboon Editor PDRN Pink Vitamin Glow Boosting Ampoule https://tinyurl.com/4bz48cuv Torriden Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel £18.00 https://tinyurl.com/5akm7n4r What to Look For: Airless pump packaging – Keeps active ingredients like Vitamin C and Retinol stable and Hygienic Encapsulated retinol / retinaldehyde – Gentle on the barrier, fast-acting, and avoids peeling or Redness. Mineral SPF (Zinc Oxide / Titanium Dioxide) – Anti-inflammatory UV protection that won’t sting sensitive skin. NAFE-safe formulas – Products with No Denatured Alcohol, Fragrance, or Essential oils. Barrier-repairing hydrators – Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and PDRN (salmon DNA). Gentle acids – Mandelic or Lactic Acid (milder AHAs) and Salicylic Acid (pore-clearing BHA). Multi-active "cocktail” serums – Stick to a maximum of 2 treatment serums per routine. What to Avoid: NAFE ingredients – Denatured alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and essential oils (major irritants). Open jars for active ingredients – Exposure to air and light quickly ruins Vitamin C and Retinol. Unencapsulated or unlisted retinol – High risk of barrier damage and flaking. Harsh Glycolic Acid – Can penetrate too quickly and trigger rebound pigmentation or melasma. Stripping cleansers – Anything that leaves skin “squeaky clean” disrupts your natural 5.5 pH Barrier. Layering 3+ serums – The skin cannot absorb actives past the second layer; extra steps waste Product. Topical collagen – The molecules are far too large to penetrate; it only sits on top as a surface Hydrator. Follow Together: Instagram: https://instagram.com/hollywilloughbytogether TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hollywilloughbytogether Facebook: https://facebook.com/hollywilloughby Follow Holly: Instagram: https://instagram.com/hollywilloughby TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hollywilloughbyofficial Follow Dr. Vanitta Rattan: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vanitarattan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvanitarattan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvanitarattan Together is brought to you by Voy: https://www.joinvoy.com/together Business enquiries: brands@hollywilloughbytogether.com #HollyWilloughby #Together #K-beauty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices