{"podcast":{"title":"After Hours Skin Clinic","slug":"after-hours-skin-clinic-7149250","podcast_index_feed_id":7149250,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/afterhoursskinclinic","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/79350d8c-b8ae-11ef-9522-c3d2e7a7346f/image/ae24d7c7b5cd4e3cd4cc60083df9569a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Raconteur Studios","episode_count":102,"summary":"After Hours Skin Clinic is the expert-led skincare podcast hosted by consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid. It’s laid-back and information-packed, covering everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your skin and how to look after it. Whether you're struggling with acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, pigmentation, hair loss, sensitive skin or signs of ageing, or simply want to build a skincare routine that actually works, Emma and Ellie separate skincare facts from fiction with honest, practical advice you can trust. Along the way, they share their favourite products and unpick the evidence behind viral beauty trends all whilst answering your biggest skincare questions (send them in to ahsc@raconteur.tv or DM us on Instagram @afterhoursskinclinic). Each episode explores the science behind healthy skin, covering - in detail - everything from SPF, retinoids, cleansers and moisturisers to cosmetic treatments, scalp health, skin cancer prevention and the latest dermatology research. You'll also hear conversations with leading experts from across dermatology and the wider beauty industry, helping you better understand your skin, make informed decisions and spe…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T12:17:14.396520+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/after-hours-skin-clinic-7149250"},"episode":{"title":"What's Really In Your Shampoo?","slug":"what-s-really-in-your-shampoo","published_at":"2026-04-30T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/after-hours-skin-clinic-7149250/what-s-really-in-your-shampoo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/after-hours-skin-clinic-7149250","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR5679016920.mp3?updated=1777471283","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR5679016920.mp3?updated=1777471283","summary":"In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid tell us absolutely everything we need to know about shampoo and what it is doing to our scalps. They answer all our most-asked questions on choosing the right shampoo and preventing and fixing scalp issues, as well as how to avoid over-spending. This includes: What is a shampoo and what is it made of? What are the main ingredients in shampoo? Should you trust shampoos that contain ingredients like argan oil, naiacinimide, caffeine or hyaluronic acid? Marketing tricks that shampoo manufacturers use What the thickness of your shampoo actually means What you should know if you have a sensitive scalp (SLS warning, eczema and psoriasis) Pacifying agents…what are they and what do they do to your shampoo? How does the pearlesence, color and texture of shampoo actually impact its effectiveness? Which medicated shampoos are best (Nizoral 2% Keotconical shampoo)? How to deal with dandruff scale and itch (including amazing studies that show promising results) Top tips for protecting your hair and scalp when using strong ingredients How the temperature of your shower affects your hair What everyone should know about the 'No-Poo’ movement (aka hair training) Products mentioned: Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo 2% Ketoconazole Sam McKnight Shampoo Pureology Hydrate Shampoo Send in your questions! ahsc@raconteur.tv Watch us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AfterHoursSkinClinic Follow & Connect with us on socials ⬇️ Instagram: ⁠@afterhoursskinclinic⁠ Producer: Ella Blaxill Exec: Eve Streeter Music by Simon Elms. This is a Raconteur Studios Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid tell us absolutely everything we need to k…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1784,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/after-hours-skin-clinic-7149250/episodes/what-s-really-in-your-shampoo/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/after-hours-skin-clinic-7149250/what-s-really-in-your-shampoo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}