Daisy Jing is no stranger to severe acne. 

Having dealt with it since the third grade, she decided to take matters into her own hands to create products that not only cover up the symptoms but address the root cause and help others heal internally. 

We talk to the founder of Banish Skincare about her journey, her product line including the new SPF she created, and the difference behind her game-changing acne solutions.

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BANISH STARTER KIT

https://banish.com/products/all-banish-products-1

If you’re looking to kickstart your summer skincare routine, you can transform your skin with power-packed beauty ampoules. We speak to Benjamin Simpson, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Babor Beauty Group, about ampoules and dive into the following:

• What are they? Developed to deliver potent, active ingredients to the skin, ampoules offer highly concentrated, high-tech, and high-dose active ingredients to deliver results in a matter of seconds.
• How to incorporate these into your skincare routine.
• Specific formulations and who they are best for: Hyaluronic acid, Retinol, Vitamin C, Ceramides, Peptides, and Beta Glucan.

SHOP THE SHOW:

BABOR Power Serum Ampoules – Hyaluronic Acid

https://amzn.to/3Ps3byg

BABOR Power Serum Ampoules – Retinol Serum

https://amzn.to/3lhgHXW

BABOR Power Serum Ampoule – Peptides

https://amzn.to/3sELDW6

BABOR Power Serum Ampoule – Ceramide

https://amzn.to/3LhK5aP

BABOR Power Serum Ampoules – Vitamin C

https://amzn.to/3MjOWKc

About the company:

BABOR is the pioneer and world leader in beauty ampoules, making over 50 million ampoules last year. BABOR relies on more than 60 years of skincare expertise made in Germany: all research, development and production activities take place exclusively at the company headquarters in Aachen. Therefore, every product from the idea to the finished jar represents a promise of quality and stands for science, precision and effect.

Looking for a scent that sets you apart? You may want to abandon the idea of one “signature” fragrance and instead builds a fragrance wardrobe that gets you noticed!  We talk to Marisa Auciello, fragrance expert and VP of Sales at Europerfumes, about:

* The essential questions to ask to help find your next fragrance.

* The evolving taste/trends in consumer behavior within the fragrance market.

* Is your “Scent Space” personal, expressive, or bold? Brands are offering opportunities to choose a fragrance with different strengths!

* Perfume Shopping 101: how to buy online, what to look for, and how to sample.

* Hair fragrances: which are for your strands.

* Notable brands: Who is disrupting the industry and what do they have to offer.

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Commodity Bergamot Eau De Parfum

https://amzn.to/3MQHm9s

Commodity Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray

https://amzn.to/3MIzery

Commodity Fragrance Sampler

https://commodityfragrances.com/collections/discovery-sets

Juliette Has A Gun Juliette Has a Gun Discovery Set

https://amzn.to/3OVfgfd

Hermetica Perfumes Sampler

https://hermetica.com/collections/discovery-sets/products/best-sellers-discovery-set

Peony Pop

https://hermetica.com/products/peonypop?variant=36224708018337

Abel Nurture Perfume

https://us.abelodor.com/shop/nurture/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcOTBhCZARIsAEAYLuVkB7NvuY34ik0AcShX1Tm2Zl-49DAON_I0tjIKJwh0D1MG3xu0b9oaAnkREALw_wcB

This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

It’s time to peel back the curtain and reveal the dirty little secrets of the hair care and beauty industry! Diana Wilson, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Saints & Sinners Haircare, spills the devilish details about:

• Hero Ingredients: Does what is billed on the front of the product really mean anything
• Contract Manufacturers: How most haircare companies come to be
• Women-owned Brands: How are they helping and how are they hurting
• The Spin on Silicone: The good, the bad, the ugly
• Temperature Claims: How hot is too hot and what it means to hair integrity
• Friction: The most overlooked factor in hair health

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Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Hydrating Hair Masque Deep Conditioner

https://amzn.to/3yp7rsD

Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Hair Styling Potion

https://amzn.to/37TXwjV

Saints & Sinners Illuminati Divine Shine Hair Serum

https://amzn.to/3KPB7BL

Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Moisture Shampoo for Dry, Damaged & Colored Treated Hair

https://amzn.to/38LZ9Ac

This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

Collagen is an essential component of strong, healthy, and youthful-looking skin. But with the recent flood of supplements on the market, do you need a collagen supplement? We sit down with Dr. Caroline Chang to answer these questions – and her answers will definitely surprise you!

• What is Collagen and why do we need it?
• Can you restore your body’s own collagen?
• What are some in-office treatments (lasers, etc.) to help build collagen?
• Are collagen supplements broken down like any other protein?
• Is hydrolyzed collagen better than other forms?
• Collagen Creams – do they work?
• How long do collagen supplements take to show results?
• When do we need to start taking collagen?
• Are there benefits to supplementing with oral hyaluronic acid?

If you’re looking for an at-home reparative skin treatment Glo Skin Beauty has created four pro-level at-home peel kits to help improve your skin’s tone, texture and brightness. Bringing the treatment room to your bathroom, these full-service kits include all the products and tools to perform a complete at-home peel, for a more targeted approach to exfoliation, smoothing, detoxifying, resurfacing, brightening and clarifying skin. We talk to Anna De La Cruz, Master Esthetician and Head of Product Development at Glo Skin Beauty, about:

• Effective not scary! We discuss how these new balanced peels provide effective results without harsh side effects.
• The life-cycle of a breakout
• Skin changes during menopause
• Ingredient Education: AHAs, BHAs, Retinol and Vitamin C, Mandelic Acid, and Salicylic Acid
• A review of the 4 peel kits: Retinol+C Smoothing Peel, GlyPro AHA Resurfacing Peel Hydra-Bright AHA Glow Peel, Beta-Clarity AHA Clarifying Peel
• How to use a peel and how often

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Beta-Clarity AHA Clarifying Peel

https://www.gloskinbeauty.com/beta-clarity-aha-clarifying-peel

Retinol + C Smoothing Peel in a Box

https://www.gloskinbeauty.com/retinol-c-smoothing-peel-in-a-box

GlyPro AHA Resurfacing Peel

https://www.gloskinbeauty.com/glypro-aha-resurfacing-peel

Hydra-Bright AHA Glow Peel

https://www.gloskinbeauty.com/hydra-bright-aha-glow-peel

Pollution can damage your hair – it’s not only color and heat to blame. But Olaplex’s newest launch, N°.9 Nourishing Hair Serum, is a literal shield for your hair and is scientifically proven to protect hair from pollution for 48 hours.

We speak to Danielle Frank, National trainer for Olaplex and host of their podcast, Beauty Uncovered, about:

• Free radical damage and how oxidation breaks down the protein in the hair structure.
• The benefits of Red Algae: Hair doesn’t absorb most antioxidants the way skin does. Red Algae Extract bonds to hair like an invisible damage shield, smoothes hair cuticles to seal out harmful particles and neutralizes free radicals before they cause static, tangles, and breakage
• Olaplex product breakdown: Which number is best for each hair type, and the correct way to layer them

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No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum

No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment

No. 3 Repairing Treatment

No. 6 Bond Smoother

No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

Toxic Cotton? Why It’s time to Swap Your Makeup Removers

In honor of Earth Day, we decided to celebrate a brand that is doing its part to reduce waste, and also helping us avoid using unnecessary toxins in our skincare. According to Take My Face Off, ”Cotton is the most pesticide-doused crop on the planet. And the pesticides used on cotton are some of the most toxic and long-lasting ones used in agriculture. People think that cotton is a “safe” choice because it’s natural, but cotton production is kind of scary. Many cheap cotton balls, rounds, and pads have harmful pesticide residues on them, and they’re the kind of toxins that can get into your body through your skin. While you can wash your T-shirts and jeans before use, there’s nothing you can do about toxic cotton balls.” We speak to the brand founder about:

• Advice for how we can be better consumers and reduce our carbon footprints
• Recycling facts and fiction, and when plastic might be a better option!
• The environmental harm caused by wipes and cotton farming
• The science behind her fabrics and why they function better than any available cleansing aid

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The Mitty Mini Blackout Ultra-Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pad

https://amzn.to/38w4pYF

The Mitty Ex Gentle Exfoliating Cloth in Linen/Plush with Detailer Tip for Polishing Flaky Skin

https://amzn.to/3j4nDGA

Vlada’s Mitty Pout Reusable Ultra Soft Lipstick Removal Cloth with Keepsake Artwork Package

https://amzn.to/3K88wbh

This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

Abut the brand:

Amanda McIntosh is the Founder and CEO of Take My Face Off, a Los Angeles-based brand that creates reusable, super soft makeup removing Makeup Mittys and Mitty Minis that are much better for the environment than single-use products like makeup wipes and cotton balls. She became interested in beauty after searching for soft washcloths for her own skincare routine. As she spent more time researching the beauty industry, McIntosh was dismayed to learn of the environmental costs of facial wipes and cheap cotton balls. Her idea of upgrading washcloths turned into something bigger. TMFO is on the forefront of combating the beauty waste issue with gentle and effective beauty tools. Plus, they take off every trace of makeup, are way cuter than a gross old washcloth, and can even be used on eyelash extensions! Their newest launch is the Mitty Ex, the first-of-its-kind dual-sided reusable makeup remover that both cleanses and exfoliates the skin. In addition, there’s the Mitty Max, the largest Mitty yet that’s meant for both face AND body. TMFO also collaborated with world-famous lip artist, Vlada, to create Vlada’s Mitty Pout, a reusable lip cleansing tool that removes even the most stubborn lip color with ease.