Pores and blackheads—everyone’s got them, but do we really know how to deal with them? Can you actually shrink pores? Are blackhead strips a scam?

DermatologistDr. Shammi Theesan is here to bust the biggest myths, share what actually works, and spill her own skincare routine for smoother, clearer skin.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

Check out Dr Shammi's previous episode of You Beauty about all things acne here.

Minimalist AHA 25% + PHA 5% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution $20

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant $49

Avene Cleanance Aha Exfoliating Serum $59

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner $20.50

Rationale #4 The PreCleanse Balm $134

Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba $52

La Roche Posay Mela B3 Serum $80

Rationale #1 The Serum $114

Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum $281

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution $10.70

Rationale #5 The Serum $194

IS Clinical Active Serum $157

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser $15

Rationale #4 The Cleanser $80

Paula's Choice Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser $38

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum $75

Rationale #1 The Serum $114

iS Clinical – Pro-Heal Advance+ $154

Profhilo Haenkenium Antioxidant Cream $120

Rejuran Turnover Cream $32

ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream $42

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Erin Docherty

Guest: Dr Shammi Theesan

Producer: Cassie Merritt 

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Pores and blackheads&mdash;everyone&rsquo;s got them, but do we really know how to deal with them? Can you actually shrink pores? Are blackhead strips a scam?
Dermatologist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drshammitheesan/?hl=en">Dr. Shammi Theesan</a> is here to bust the biggest myths, share what actually works, and spill her own skincare routine for smoother, clearer skin.
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<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/you-beauty/insider-secrets-to-treating-acne-scars-on-any-budg">Check out Dr Shammi's previous episode of You Beauty about all things acne here.</a>
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FMinimalist-Peeling-Solution-Cleansing-Exfoliant%2Fdp%2FB08KSJ32SC%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B08KSJ32SC%2F">Minimalist AHA 25% + PHA 5% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution</a> $20
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<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chemistwarehouse.com.au%2Fbuy%2F136133%2Favene-cleanance-aha-exfoliating-serum-30ml">Avene Cleanance Aha Exfoliating Serum</a> $59
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.priceline.com.au%2Fproduct%2F74028%2Fthe-ordinary-glycolic-acid-7%2525-exfoliating-toner-240ml">The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner</a> $20.50
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<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.priceline.com.au%2Fproduct%2F186358%2Fjojoba-company-australian-jojoba-200ml">Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba</a> $52
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<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;amp;xs=1&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frationale.com%2Fproducts%2F1-the-serum">Rationale #1 The Serum</a> $114
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;amp;xs=1&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mecca.com%2Fen-au%2Fallies-of-skin%2Fcopper-tripeptide-ectoin-advanced-repair-serum-I-066518%2F">Allies of Skin&nbsp;Copper Tripeptide &amp; Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum</a> $281
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/74457/the-ordinary-salicylic-acid-2%2525-solution-30ml%3Fgad_source%3D1&amp;amp;gclid%3DCjwKCAiAzba9BhBhEiwA7glbauPA5UBkIyZHzwHhEeqrD4yDGOLh7llsOVchhir3DLWQ5HwfuxHVexoCE9oQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc%3Daw.ds">The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution</a> $10.70
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frationale.com%2Fproducts%2F5-the-serum">Rationale #5 The Serum</a> $194
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosmeticsnow.com.au%2Fiteminfo%2Fis-clinical-active-serum-30ml">IS Clinical Active Serum</a> $157
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chemistwarehouse.com.au%2Fbuy%2F131182%2Fcetaphil-gentle-skin-cleanser-236ml">Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser</a> $15
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frationale.com%2Fproducts%2F4-the-cleanser%3F">Rationale #4 The Cleanser</a> $80
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paulaschoice.com.au%2Fresist-optimal-results-hydrating-cleanser%2F760.html">Paula's Choice Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser </a>$38
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CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erin.docherty/">Erin Docherty</a>
Guest: Dr Shammi Theesan
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigga_natoli/?hl=en"></a>Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-merritt-b08175171/?originalSubdomain=au">Cassie Merritt</a>&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Need help navigating what serum you should be putting on your face? Finding the perfect mascara? Navigating the beauty aisles? You Beauty is the podcast for your face, and it’s here to answer all your questions.

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