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DEEP DIVES Episodes

Diving deeper into episodes and ingredients with Rebecca Gadberry and Trina Renea
Honey in Skincare: Ancient Secret Meets Modern Science
March 3, 2026

Honey in Skincare: Ancient Secret Meets Modern Science

Discover why honey is revolutionizing skincare routines everywhere. In this skincare education episode, esthetician Trina Renea and cosmetic chemist Rebecca Gadberry team up with beekeeper Holly Moore and Valley Hive co-found...

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Ozempic Face: Prevent Skin Damage During Weight Loss
Feb. 17, 2026

Ozempic Face: Prevent Skin Damage During Weight Loss

Learn how to prevent Ozempic Face - facial side effects with GLP-1 medications. Expert skincare prevention tips for healthy skin during weight loss. Ozempic face is real, and we're breaking down exactly what it is and how to ...

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Deep Dive into Hydrating Ingredients
Dec. 23, 2025

Deep Dive into Hydrating Ingredients

Explore the world of skincare hydration with Trina Renea and Rebecca Gadberry in this insightful podcast episode! Discover the science behind essential ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid that can boost your skin's ...

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Stressed Skin
Nov. 11, 2025

Stressed Skin

In this essential episode, Trina Renea and Rebecca Gadberry explore the science behind stressed skin and why your favorite products might suddenly stop working during stressful periods. Learn about the HPA axis connection bet...

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Next-Gen Growth Factors
Oct. 27, 2025

Next-Gen Growth Factors

Discover the future of anti-aging skincare with plant-powered growth factors that outperform retinol without irritation. In this episode, Facially Conscious co-hosts Trina Renea and Rebecca Gadberry sit down with Tony Abboud,...

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7 Things You Can’t Determine from the Ingredient List
Oct. 7, 2025

7 Things You Can’t Determine from the Ingredient List

Think you can decode skincare products just by reading ingredient lists? Think again! In this eye-opening episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , cosmetic chemist Rebecca Gadberry and esthetician Trina Renea reveal 8 cruc...

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The Great Beef Tallow Debate: Ancient Remedy or Modern Fad?
June 24, 2025

The Great Beef Tallow Debate: Ancient Remedy or Modern Fad?

The beef tallow skincare trend is everywhere on social media, but what's the reality behind the hype? In this episode, esthetician Trina Renea and cosmetic chemist Rebecca Gadberry reveal what they're really observing in trea...

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Pregnancy Safe Skin Care with Holly Moore
May 20, 2025

Pregnancy Safe Skin Care with Holly Moore

In this episode of Facially Conscious , we dive into the often confusing world of pregnancy-safe skincare with expert Holly Moore . We uncover the shocking truth about ingredient safety, the lack of research on skincare durin...

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Nature's Nanotech: How Plant Exosomes Are Transforming Skincare
May 6, 2025

Nature's Nanotech: How Plant Exosomes Are Transforming Skincare

Explore the revolutionary world of plant exosomes, drawing on insights from the Facially Conscious podcast. Discover how these microscopic messengers deliver powerful ingredients deep into the skin, why they represent the nex...

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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Skincare Routine
March 4, 2025

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Skincare Routine

In this episode, esthetician Trina Renea and cosmetic scientist Rebecca James Gadbury tackle the most common skincare questions, sharing their professional insights and real-world experiences to help you optimize your routine...

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DEEP DIVE: What happens in Product Development
Jan. 6, 2025

DEEP DIVE: What happens in Product Development

In this episode, we offer a comprehensive look into the intricate process of skincare product development. We highlight the dangers of DIY skincare, emphasizing the importance of lab-tested formulations for safety and effecti...

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DEEP DIVE: Fermenting Beauty: Unlocking the Power of Biofermentation in Skincare with Gay Timmons
Oct. 1, 2024

DEEP DIVE: Fermenting Beauty: Unlocking the Power of Biofermentation …

When most hear the term fermenting we associate it with plants. This week Gay Timmons has returned to teach us all about a new term Biofermentation and its meaning in skincare. Is it the next big thing? Listen in and find out...

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DEEP DIVE: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Unraveling the Myths and Facts with Gay Timmons
Aug. 5, 2024

DEEP DIVE: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Unraveling the Myth…

In this week's episode, we are thrilled to welcome back our recurring guest, Gay Timmons! Joining Trina and Rebecca, Gay leads a captivating discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms, commonly called GMOs. Together, they d...

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Exciting News- 2024 Transitioning to Monthly Episodes & Introducing Our Patreon Page!
March 4, 2024

Exciting News- 2024 Transitioning to Monthly Episodes & Introducing O…

We are transitioning to monthly episodes in 2024. We will be giving you more blogs and show notes with links from the episode on our website, newsletters on substack and we are starting a Patreon page with extra episodes, beh...

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DEEP DIVE - Taming Cellulite with products
March 4, 2024

DEEP DIVE - Taming Cellulite with products

Following our enlightening episode with Dr. Payman Danielpour, where we delved into "Taming Cellulite with Plastic Surgery and Dermatology" (available on our website and Substack for those who missed it), we strongly recommen...

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FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK DEEP DIVE: 5 Ingredient Misconceptions + 1 Outright Lie! from March 14, 2023
Dec. 18, 2023

FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK DEEP DIVE: 5 Ingredient Misconceptions + 1 Out…

DEEP DIVE: 5 Ingredient Misconceptions + 1 Outright Lie! 1) Hyaluronic acid dehydrates your skin; 2) The higher an ingredient's percentage the better the results; 3) Vitamin C products are still effective once they've turned ...

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FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK ​ Deep Dive into Hyaluronic Acid, from Oct. 4, 2022
Nov. 27, 2023

FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK ​ Deep Dive into Hyaluronic Acid, from Oct. 4,…

What you don’t know about hyaluronic acid won’t kill you but it may prevent your skin from being the best it can be. In this episode, Trina and Rebecca discuss the many types of hyaluronic acid, why they’re important, what th...

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DEEP DIVE: Green & Clean: Decoding Natural, Organic, & Eco-Friendly Products with Gay Timmons
Oct. 30, 2023

DEEP DIVE: Green & Clean: Decoding Natural, Organic, & Eco-Friendly P…

DEEP DIVE: Welcome to "Green & Clean: Decoding Natural, Organic, & Eco-Friendly Products with Gay Timmons", where we embark on a journey to decode the words used in natural, organic, and eco-friendly products. In this episode...

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Unveiling the Brilliant Co-Host: Rebecca Gadberry - Let's Get Acquainted! Part 1
Oct. 23, 2023

Unveiling the Brilliant Co-Host: Rebecca Gadberry - Let's Get Acquain…

Discover the secrets behind Rebecca Gadberry's rise to the top of the beauty industry! Our skincare scientist, regulatory and marketing expert spills the beans on how she got her start and became one of the most in-demand lea...

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Unveiling the Brilliant Co-Host: Rebecca Gadberry - Let's Get Acquainted! Part 2
Oct. 23, 2023

Unveiling the Brilliant Co-Host: Rebecca Gadberry - Let's Get Acquain…

Discover the secrets behind Rebecca Gadberry's rise to the top of the beauty industry! Our skincare scientist, regulatory and marketing expert spills the beans on how she got her start and became one of the most in-demand lea...

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DEEP DIVE: The Esthetician's Path to Success: Unveiling Client Psychology with Douglas Preston Part 1
Oct. 23, 2023

DEEP DIVE: The Esthetician's Path to Success: Unveiling Client Psycho…

Join us this week as we delve deep into the psyche of esthetics. Rebecca and Trina are joined with the highly acclaimed guest Douglas Preston. For many years, Douglas has been sought after for his knowledge in creating a succ...

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DEEP DIVE: The Esthetician's Path to Success: Unveiling Client Psychology with Douglas PrestonPart 2
Oct. 23, 2023

DEEP DIVE: The Esthetician's Path to Success: Unveiling Client Psycho…

Douglas Preston is back with Trina and Rebecca. Douglas dives into how to treat client anxiety and how to make them comfortable with you in the treatment room. He states that "the real payoff is the emotional payoff with your...

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DEEP DIVE: What are the biggest myths and misunderstandings about organic cosmetics? with Gay Timmons
Oct. 2, 2023

DEEP DIVE: What are the biggest myths and misunderstandings about org…

Join us as we dive deep into the world of organic cosmetics and products with the one and only Gay Timmons. In this episode, we will unravel the biggest myths and misunderstandings surrounding organic cosmetics, shedding ligh...

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