Meder Beauty
You want healthy, glowing skin—but with all the products, trends, and conflicting advice, it’s hard to know what actually works. Welcome to the Meder Beauty Podcast, hosted by Dr. Tiina Meder, a former cardiologist and board-certified dermatologist. In each episode, we uncover what really matters, break down the science, and give you real, expert-backed skincare advice. Whether you’re looking to achieve radiant healthy skin, curious about anti-aging, or want to understand what’s really in your products, you’re in the right place. Rooted in science and the truth about what your skin actually needs, we’ll have in-depth conversations with leading dermatologists, medical experts, and skincare brand founders to bring you the latest innovations, evidence-based insights, and industry secrets that truly make a difference.
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The Skincare Consultation Guide Nobody Gave You w/ Sarah Drew
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The word "consultation" covers an enormous range of experiences, from a beauty counter in a department store to an online quiz, a spa facial, or a full aesthetic medical clinic. And knowing which one you need, when you need it, and what to expect from it can save you money, time, and a great deal of disappointment.
In this episode, I sit down with medical aesthetician Sarah Drew to map the entire consultation landscape honestly. We discuss what actually happens at a beauty counter and what qualifications the person behind it really has, why online consultations are more useful than people expect, what the difference is between a beauty salon and a medical aesthetics clinic, and what questions every client should ask before agreeing to any procedure. We also share the red flags that should send you straight for the door (fear-mongering, straight answers about unpredictable results, and practitioners who claim nothing ever goes wrong), and the green flags that tell you you have found the right person. Because the best consultation of your life should leave you feeling empowered, informed, and genuinely cared for, not pressured, intimidated, or worse than when you walked in.
Episode resources:
Meder Beauty Skin Quiz - Find the Best Products for Your Skin
Paula's Choice Skin Care Ingredient Dictionary
Learn more from the previous episodes:
Are Aggressive Skin Treatments Worth the Risk w/ Sarah Drew
Pro Tips for Building a Smarter Skincare Routine w/ Sarah Drew
Shop the skincare we talked about today:
Soin-Apax Sensitive skin serum
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