Originally discussed on the Facially Conscious Podcast episode "13 Silicone Myths, Busted" If you've ever wondered why your favorite serum glides on smoothly or why that sunscreen applies so evenly without streaks, chances are you have silicones to…
The organic beauty industry has boomed into a multi-billion-dollar market, yet confusion still surrounds what "organic" truly means when it comes to skincare and cosmetics. In a recent episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, DEEP DIVE: What are t…
As featured on the Facially Conscious Podcast - listen to the full episode here If you've been scrolling through social media lately, you've probably seen the buzz about beef tallow skincare. Everyone seems to be applying this rendered cow fat on t…
In the ever-evolving skincare world, a tiny but mighty innovation is making waves: plant exosomes. If you caught Rebecca Gadberry and Trina Renea’s recent episode, on the Facially Conscious Podcast: Nature's Nanotech: How Plant Exosomes Are Tr…
Have you ever wondered why seaweed and algae appear in many skincare products? They're not just trendy ingredients—they're powerhouses with deep connections to our biology. Dan Fryda, president and founder of Spa Technologies International, el…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re interested in becoming an esthetician, I highly recommend reading this blog post and listening to our two-part podcast episode, "DEEP DIVE: The Esthetician's Path to Success: Unveiling Client Psychology with Douglas Preston." To hea…
In this episode, DEEP DIVE: What are the biggest myths and misunderstandings about organic cosmetics? With Gay Timmons, we jump into the intriguing world of organic cosmetics, uncovering myths and shedding light on the truths behind this booming ind…
At the bottom of this blog post, you will find the SHOW NOTES. Hi friends, and welcome back, In the world of cosmetics, terms like "organic," "natural," "clean," and "green" are often thrown around, but what do they mean? We are excited to h…
Hi, and welcome back. Today, I want to dissect the complex mysteries surrounding sulfates. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the episode, you can listen to it here: Deep Dive - Get the Skinny on Sulfates Understanding Sulfates: Sulf…
