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June 10, 2025

Revolutionary Laser Combinations: The Game-Changing Total Skin Solutions and Hollywood Spectra MDF Handpiece

As an esthetician passionate about staying on the cutting edge of skincare technology, I'm constantly amazed by the innovations in the laser field. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. James Wang from Metropolis Dermatolog…

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June 4, 2025

The Psychology Behind Beauty: How Social Media Shapes Our Self-Image

In our latest episode of Facially Conscious, we delved into a topic I have been eager to discuss for years: the psychological impact of social media on beauty standards and self-esteem. As an esthetician working in Los Angeles, I witness firsthand h…

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May 27, 2025

The Phenol Peel: The "Once in a Lifetime" Skin Resurfacing Treatment You've Never Heard Of

As a medically trained master esthetician, I've seen countless skincare treatments come and go. Some deliver on their promises, while others fall short. However, there's one procedure that consistently produces jaw-dropping results that I simply had…

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May 14, 2025

Breaking Out: Understanding the Differences Between Teenage and Adult Acne

Breaking Out: Understanding the Differences Between Teenage and Adult Acne Acne affects millions of people worldwide, from teenagers experiencing their first breakouts to adults dealing with persistent skin issues well into their 30s, 40s, and be…

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April 8, 2025

Explore the Art and Science of Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty with Top Experts

As an esthetician, I’ve always been fascinated by cosmetic enhancements—especially the evolving science of non-surgical procedures. In the episode of Facially Conscious titled " Bellafill and Other Nose Enhancements: What You Need to Kno…

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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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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. 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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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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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. 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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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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July 23, 2024

The Honest Truth About Plastic Surgery with Dr. Brandyn Dunn

We love having plastic surgeon Dr. Brandyn Dunn on our podcast episode, The Psychology of Plastic Surgery; discussing expectations, realities, disappointment, and the recovery process with Dr. Brandyn Dunn because he is new and hot off the press, kn…

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July 1, 2024

Introduction to Exosomes and Stem Cell Technologies

This week on Facially Conscious, we're excited to bring you a fascinating episode with Dr. Greg Maguire, co-founder of NeoGenesis. Our focus today is on the revolutionary use of stem cell-based technologies in medicine, with a special emphasis on ex…

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June 12, 2024

Navigating Menopause

Hey everyone, welcome to Facially Conscious! Today we will talk about Menopause. If you have a chance, listen to our amazing episode Ageless Beauty: Unveiling the Secrets of Skin and Menopause with Dr. Suzanne Beth Gilberg-Lenz   Menopause is…

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June 3, 2024

Discovering PAVISE: Revolutionary Sunscreen Technology

Hello and welcome back as we give a little glimpse into a great new episode of Facially Conscious! If you haven't had the chance to listen to the episode called PAVISE - New Sunscreen Technology with Sophie Bai and Michelle Yoswa, we highly recomm…

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May 14, 2024

Understanding Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments, and Hope

Hair loss is a universal concern that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. In a recent podcast episode Mane Matters: Tackling Hair Loss Head-On with Expert Solutions, dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport explained the complexities of ha…

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May 6, 2024

Microbiome: Insights and Reflections from Facially Conscious

Hello friends, and welcome to our breakdown of the episode on the Microbiome, with our special guests Dr. Doris Day M.D. and Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D. authors of the book, Rebooting the Biome. If you haven't already, I highly recommend tuning in to…

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April 16, 2024

The Truth: Dispelling Acne Myths for Clearer Skin

Hi friends,  I am thrilled to break down this great episode a bit more, Unmasking Acne Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction for Clearer Skin. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet, please dig in with us. Whether you're pers…

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April 1, 2024

Rebooting the Biome with authors, Dr. Doris Day M.D. and Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D

Rebooting the Biome with authors Dr. Doris Day M.D., and Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D Hi friends, We are excited to bring you the latest information on the new findings with our skins Microbiome. I encourage you to read the newly released book calle…

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