We’re officially on camera! In our first filmed episode, we dive into the skincare trends that have everyone talking, from celebrity-loved facial acupuncture to FDA warnings on sunscreen mousse. We side-eye gel manicures after the EU ban on TPO, break down what peptides really do (and how to use them), and talk FDA approval + under-eye microneedling with salmon sperm. Plus, our favorite products of the month, a summer travel recap and the NYC spots we’ve been loving.

Whether you’re here for derm pearls, NYC chaos, or skincare tea, this one has it all.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: First filmed episode + new monthly format

01:00 – Hot: Facial acupuncture (celebs, science & Reedle VT needle)

03:58 – Bothered: Sunscreen mousse & FDA crackdown

07:29 – Side-Eyeing: Gel manicures & EU ban on TPO

10:40 – Derm in the Wild: NYFW trends (Botox, lasers, TikTok face taping, $160 lip balm)

14:20 – Favorite Products of the Month

16:54 – Avene Tolerance Cream, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5, The Ordinary Glycolic 7%, ZO Growth Factor

18:47 – Ask the Derm: What peptides do, best picks (P-Tiox), & how to use them in a routine

21:12 – Microneedling with salmon sperm: FDA approval, celebrity use, under-eye focus, risks

26:21 – Summer Recap

30:03 – NYC Favorites

33:35 – Fall Skincare: stronger tretinoin, hydrating sunscreens, lasers, Fraxel plans

34:26 – Outro

Where to Find Us

📺 YouTube: @dermnextdoor

📸 Instagram: @dralidempsey | @dermnextdoor | @reemskinmd

📝 Blog: www.theamaranthinecollective.com