From the Dermatologist Clinic to Sephora: How Skincare Is Evolving

After Hours Skin Clinic · 2025-06-19

In this episode of After Hours Skin Clinic, consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne is joined by her sister Christine - who worked in the Beauty industry for 10 years - to talk candidly about her career and how the beauty world has shifted over the years.

From the sales pressure on beauty counters to skyrocketing skincare prices, Christine shares her behind-the-scenes experience of working in beauty. The sisters also dive into the rise of TikTok skincare trends and teenage skin product obsessions.

Plus, they share their own beauty mishaps (including tanning competitions!) and how their routines have evolved to focus on evidence-based skincare and healthy habits.

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Klira - Founded by Dr Emma Craythorne, Klira is a bespoke luxury skincare formula prescribed by dermatologists. You may hear it mentioned from time to time on the podcast and if you want to find out more head over to klira.skin

Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.
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After Hours Skin Clinic

Welcome to the After Hours Skin Clinic - the place where your skin questions don't stop when the clinic closes.
Hosted by consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne, this laid-back, information-packed podcast dives into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your skin and how to look after it.
Broadcasting from a cozy spot that’s less clinic, more chic lounge, this podcast blends fun, science-backed conversations with practical, no-nonsense advice. Plus skincare secrets, celebrity guests and so much more.
We’re answering all those questions that get asked again and again. From the skin microbiome to vitamin C, treating acne to getting that glow, we’re cutting through misinformation and giving you advice you can trust.
There are so many ways to make your skin a little bit better and if your skin is a little bit better you can achieve so much more in a day – you actually can!

A little about Emma:
Emma has been a dermatologist for nearly 20 years. She works for the NHS in the Institute of Dermatology, on Harley Street at OneWelbeck in London. She’s the host of The Bad Skin Clinic on Discovery and is the founder of Klira - the world’s first luxury prescriptive skincare.

Meet the team:
Producer: Ella Blaxill
Series Editor: Eve Streeter
Music by Simon Elms
A Raconteur Studios production

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