Dr Tess McPherson

Dr. Tess McPherson, an Associate Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at Oxford, shares her expertise on dry skin and effective skincare routines. She reveals the root causes of dry skin, including genetic factors and the importance of balancing water and oils. Dr. McPherson explains the benefits of using fragrance-free emollients over traditional soaps, emphasizes the need for simplicity in skincare, and discusses how products can often do more harm than good. She also addresses the uniqueness of skin across different ethnicities and the effect of beauty standards.