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March 11, 2025

Lighting Up Your Skin: My Experience with the Alma Hybrid Laser with Dr. James Wang

Hey, Glow-getters! Trina Renea here, your friendly esthetician and co-host of the Facially Conscious podcast. In our latest episode, Lighting Up Your Skin: The Alma Hybrid Laser with Dr. James Wang , we welcomed back  Dr. James Wang from Metrop…

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March 5, 2025

Best Secrets to Your Best Skin: Tips from Our Skincare Podcast, Facially Conscious

Hi, everyone! Trina Renea here, your esthetician and skincare guide. I’m thrilled to share the highlights from our latest episode of Facially Conscious, 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Skincare Routine. In it, I sat down with my fabulous co-ho…

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Feb. 26, 2025

Elissa Goodman on Nutrition’s Role in Rosacea, Acne & Inflammation

Hello, lovely readers! I’m so excited to share another great Rosacea episode from Facially Conscious, Nutrition, Rosacea, Acne & Inflammation with Elissa Goodman where my co-hosts and I had an incredible conversation with holistic nutritio…

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Feb. 12, 2025

Rosacea and Lasers: An Expert Deep Dive with Dr. James Wang

Hey everyone, Trina Renea here, your go-to master esthetician and co-host of the Facially Conscious Podcast. In this special episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. James Wang, a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist,…

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Feb. 5, 2025

Exploring Injection Trends with Dr. Rivkin

Hey everyone! It’s Trina Renea, your go-to master esthetician and co-host of the Facially Conscious Podcast. This week, we enjoyed chatting with Dr. Alexander Rivkin, a renowned dermatologist and founder of Rivkin Aesthetic in Los Angeles. Kno…

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Jan. 28, 2025

Flushing & Blushing: Unpacking Rosacea Triggers and Calming Skincare Ingredients

Hey everyone, Trina, your friendly esthetician from the Facially Conscious podcast here! In this episode, Deep Dive: Flushing & Blushing Rosacea Triggers, Plus Skincare Ingredients That Calm Rosacea we dig into a topic many people struggle with:…

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Jan. 14, 2025

Understanding Rosacea: Expert Insights and Tips for Healthy, Balanced Skin

Hey everyone, Trina here from Facially Conscious! Today, I'm thrilled to share some great information from our episode, What can a derm do for rosacea? What can an esthetician do for rosacea, where we discuss the complexities of rosacea—a comm…

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Jan. 8, 2025

Behind the Scenes of Skincare Product Development: A Deep Dive

Hey skincare enthusiasts! It’s Trina Renea, your go-to esthetician, and today, I’m thrilled to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of skincare product development. This episode, DEEP DIVE: What happens in Product Development…

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Dec. 25, 2024

Understanding Rosacea: What It Is, How to Identify It, and Ways to Manage It

Hey, everyone! It’s Trina here, your friendly esthetician from the Facially Conscious Podcast. We want to get into a subject many people deal with, ROSACEA. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to our rosacea series, check out “Wh…

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Dec. 11, 2024

Moisturizer Myths Exposed: Expert Tips for Healthy, Hydrated Skin

In this Facially Conscious episode, we tackled one of the most common yet confusing areas of skincare—moisturizers. I'm Trina Renea, your go-to esthetician, joined by my co-hosts, dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport, skincare scientist Rebecca Ga…

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Dec. 2, 2024

Top Winter Skincare Tips: Hydrate, Protect & Glow All Season Long

Hey everyone! I’m Trina Renea, your master esthetician from Los Angeles, and I’m thrilled to break down this special episode about Winter Beauty Secrets on Facially Conscious. Today, we do a deep dive into our best winter skincare tips, …

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Nov. 26, 2024

Scar Management with Dr. Brandyn Dunn

In this fantastic episode of Facially Conscious, Scar Management with Dr. Brandyn Dunn we welcomed Dr. Brandyn Dunn, a highly skilled facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dunn specializes in scar management, …

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Nov. 12, 2024

Debunking Skincare Myths: Hyaluronic Acid, Alcohol, Oils & More Explained

Welcome back to the Facially Conscious blog! Today, I'm diving into a recent podcast episode packed with so much valuable information, that I just had to share it here. We discussed five common ingredient misconceptions in skincare, along with one o…

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Nov. 5, 2024

Exploring the Magic of Exosomes in Skincare

Hey everyone! It's Trina, your go-to esthetician and skincare enthusiast.  Today, I’m excited to recap one of our most fascinating podcast episodes featuring Dr. Greg Maguire and Steve McGee from NeoGenesis. If you've been curious about …

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Oct. 22, 2024

How to Care for Sensitive Skin, Eczema, and Psoriasis

Hey, Glow-getters! It’s Trina Renea, your go-to esthetician, and co-host of Facially Conscious, back with a new blog post. In this week’s podcast, we had such a fun and informative discussion about one of the most important skincare topi…

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Oct. 8, 2024

The Glutathione Revolution with Dr. Nayan Patel: Discover the Skin’s Master Antioxidant

I recently had the pleasure of co-hosting an incredible episode of the Facially Conscious podcast, where we dove deep into one of the most powerful antioxidants in the world—glutathione. Suppose you’re a skincare enthusiast like me, or s…

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Oct. 1, 2024

Our AI hosts break down the Glutathione Episode in 10 minutes. Fascinating!

AI hosts break down the Glutathione Episode in 10 minutes! 

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Oct. 1, 2024

The Beauty of Bio Fermentation in Skincare: Tapping into Nature’s Energy

Hey, Glow-Getters! It’s Trina Renea, your resident Master Esthetician and co-host of Facially Conscious, bringing you another exciting and informative post from the skincare world. If you tuned in to our recent podcast episode, DEEP DIVE: Ferm…

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Sept. 24, 2024

The Mysteries of Cosmetic Ingredients: A Deep Dive into Ingredient Lists

As an esthetician, I've always been fascinated by the world of skincare, but I can admit that navigating the ingredient lists of our favorite products can be downright confusing. Whether you’re a skincare novice or a seasoned expert, understan…

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Sept. 11, 2024

Caring for Your Neck: From Products to Procedure

As an esthetician, I often see clients who meticulously care for their facial skin, only to neglect an area that’s just as crucial—the neck. Your neck is one of the first places to show signs of aging, yet it’s frequently overlooke…

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Sept. 3, 2024

The Psychology of Lasers: Navigating Expectations in Aesthetic Treatments

The Psychology of Lasers: Navigating Expectations in Aesthetic Treatments In the latest episode of the Facially Conscious podcast, hosts Trina Renea, Dr. Vicki Rapaport, Rebecca Gadberry, and Julie Falls sit down with Dr. James Wang—a Harvard…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Facial Cleanser Selection: Key Facts You Need to Know

Choosing the right facial cleanser is crucial for maintaining healthy, glowing skin. With various products on the market, it's essential to understand how different cleansers work and which ones are best suited for your skin type. Here’s a com…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Addressing Aging: A Personalized Approach to Skincare

Addressing Aging: A Personalized Approach to Skincare Aging is a natural process that affects everyone differently. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective skincare. We speak with Dr. Mark Lees, a respected authority in the field, …

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Aug. 7, 2024

Understanding GMOs with Gay Timmons: Organic Products and Skincare

We're thrilled to welcome back Gay Timmons from Oh, Oh Organic! With 32 years of experience in the organic industry, Gay is a leading expert on all things organic, including Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). In this blog post, we explore what G…

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