In S3E4, Catri Barrett speaks with one of the UK’s leading Consultant Dermatologists and author of the bestselling book, The Skincare Bible, Dr Anjali Mahto, about all things skincare, beauty and self-esteem.

In this episode, Catri and Anjali explore:

• The link between skin, mental wellbeing, and confidence, and how we form a sense of identity through our skin

• Anjali shares her experience with acne and scarring in the past, the effect it had on her mental health, and what she learnt from going to therapy

• Aesthetics and injectables like fillers and botox - the pros and the cons, when they’re appropriate and not, how to find the best person for the procedure

• The problematic use of Instagram filters

• How a dermatologist can help you and ways to support yourself or a loved one who is struggling with a skin condition like acne, eczema or rosacea

• What you can do to start disentangling your self-esteem from aesthetics and your skin

• Anjali debunks some of the biggest skincare myths when it comes - discover what products are worth the money and the 3 necessities that you must have in your skincare routine

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