

What Not to Do With Tretinoin (and Other Great Skincare Tips) With Charlotte Palermino
Jan 28, 2022
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French Grandma's Skincare Influence
- Charlotte grew up primarily with her French grandmother who shaped her perception of skincare and marketing.
- Her grandmother emphasized simplicity, skin protection, and skepticism towards marketing tactics.
Beauty as Cruel Currency
- Charlotte experienced being overweight as a child and was subjected to restrictive diet camps.
- Later, her extreme thinness was praised as beauty, highlighting the cruel currency of aesthetics.
Makeup and Feminism Nuanced
- Beauty standards grant social currency but should not lead to judgment or shame.
- Feminism can include makeup and skincare without reinforcing patriarchy if embraced with nuance.