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25. Is Better Skin Actually Less? Minimalist Beauty, Integrity in Ingredients & Skin Health | Neada Deters
<p>What if everything you’ve been told about “more is more” in skincare… is actually ruining your skin?</p><p>Neada Deters—founder of LESSE and former beauty editor – is obsessed with ingredient transparency. She dismantles the myth that more steps, more actives, and more products equal better skin. Spoiler: your skin barrier disagrees. </p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll learn in this episode of Give Good Face with Dr. Anthony Rossi: </p><p>- Why minimalist routines often outperform 12-step regimens</p><p>- How “active overload” quietly destroys your skin barrier</p><p>- The truth behind trending ingredients and why the industry pushes them</p><p>- The real meaning of formulation integrity (and why most brands don’t have it)</p><p>- How Neada healed her own cystic acne and hyperpigmentation with a less-but-better philosophy</p><p>- What sustainable beauty actually looks like beyond marketing buzzwords</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Neada Deters @neadadeters: https://www.instagram.com/neadadeters/</p><p>Learn more about LESSE: </p><p>@lesseofficial: https://www.instagram.com/lesseofficial/</p><p>http://lesseofficial.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 – Why “more” might be hurting your skin</p><p>03:00 – Neada’s Aussie upbringing & extreme UV protection</p><p>06:00 – From beauty editor to founder of LESSE</p><p>12:00 – Skin integrity, microbiome health & barrier repair</p><p>17:00 – The dangers of trend-driven skincare</p><p>20:30 – The Australian sunscreen scandal explained</p><p>25:00 – How to build a sustainable, effective skincare routine</p><p>30:00 – Why less truly can deliver more results</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Rossi on social media:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranthonyrossi/?hl=en</p><p>Website: https://rossiderm.com/</p><p>Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@rossidermmd</p><p>Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/</p>