Meder Beauty
You want healthy, glowing skin—but with all the products, trends, and conflicting advice, it’s hard to know what actually works. Welcome to the Meder Beauty Podcast, hosted by Dr. Tiina Meder, a former cardiologist and board-certified dermatologist. In each episode, we uncover what really matters, break down the science, and give you real, expert-backed skincare advice. Whether you’re looking to achieve radiant healthy skin, curious about anti-aging, or want to understand what’s really in your products, you’re in the right place. Rooted in science and the truth about what your skin actually needs, we’ll have in-depth conversations with leading dermatologists, medical experts, and skincare brand founders to bring you the latest innovations, evidence-based insights, and industry secrets that truly make a difference.
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Building a Skincare Routine That Actually Works
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Three steps or nine? Scandi minimalism or full K-beauty? It is one of the most common questions in skincare, and the honest answer is more interesting than either extreme.
In this episode, I sit down with medical aesthetician Sarah Drew to talk through how we actually think about routine length as professionals. We share why most people benefit from starting minimal, how a routine should naturally grow with you decade by decade, and why the number of steps matters far less than knowing what each product is for. We get practical about every age, from the right way to start a teenager's routine, to when antioxidants, exfoliation, eye care, and active products genuinely earn their place. We also talk honestly about layering trends, why a heavy occlusive moisturizer might be making your skin worse, and the simple test that tells you whether your routine is actually working.
A grounded, real-life conversation for anyone who has ever stood in front of their bathroom shelf wondering if they're doing too much or too little.
Learn more from the previous episodes:
Epigenetic Skincare: Can We Reprogram How Our Skin Ages?
Are Aggressive Skin Treatments Worth the Risk w/ Sarah Drew
Pro Tips for Building a Smarter Skincare Routine w/ Sarah Drew
The Skincare Consultation Guide Nobody Gave You w/ Sarah Drew
Playlist: Sun, Climate & Environmental Stress
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Meder Beauty Antioxidant Serums
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