DEEP DIVES Episodes

The original super cleansers in the world of skin care, many companies are now avoiding sulfates due to their bad reputation in the Clean Beauty community. But how bad are sulfates? And is there an upside to using them? Disco...

Dive deep with Trina & Rebecca as they explore the ocean within us with special guest, Biologist Dan Fryda! In this week's episode, Dan shares his expert insights on how to nourish our bodies from the sea, including how to fe...

Almost 70-percent of rosacea episodes are triggered by what you put on your skin. Learn which ingredients you might want to avoid and which ones could help calm the heat and redness common with this skin disorder when our res...

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 ...

One of our most popular Season Two episodes is when Trina and Rebecca took a Deep Dive into Skin Barrier Ingredients. We think winter is the perfect time to revisit how to select the ingredients you need to repair your skin's...

Why are a product's ingredients on its label? What are you supposed to know when you read it? Why are some ingredients on the box while others are on the container? Can brands name ingredients anything they want to or is ther...

Is choosing a facial cleanser just another frustrating challenge you don't need in your life? Join Trina and Rebecca as they make your life a tad bit easier when they discuss these 5 Facts You Need to Know Before Choosing a F...

Fragrance in skincare is one of the most debated—and misunderstood—topics in modern skin health. Is fragrance always irritating? Can you truly be allergic to fragrance, or is sensitivity something different entirely? And are ...

Hyaluronic acid is often described as a single “hydrating ingredient,” but in reality, it’s a family of molecules —and understanding the differences can completely change how your skin responds to it. In this episode, Trina a...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , Trina and Rebecca take a thoughtful deep dive into niacinamide , a form of vitamin B3 that has become one of the most widely studied and versatile ingredients in modern skin...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , Trina and Rebecca continue the conversation on preservatives in skincare , taking a closer look at the most common preservatives used in modern cosmetic formulations and how...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , Trina and Rebecca continue the sun and sunscreen series with a focused discussion on the safety, formulation, and function of modern sunscreens commonly used in the United S...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , hosts Trina Renea and Rebecca Gadberry take a focused, science-informed look at one of the most essential aspects of skin health: the skin barrier . Often referred to as the...

Welcome back to the Facially Conscious Podcast. In this episode, we officially kick off Season 2 and introduce a new voice to the conversation—Rebecca Gadberry, who joins the Facially Conscious team. As the podcast continues ...