Welcome to the Facially Conscious Podcast!

SKINCARE Episodes

Everything about skin
Dec. 11, 2025

Hydrating Ingredients

Episode summary In this eye-opening episode of Facially Conscious, skincare experts Trina Renea, Dr. Vicki Rapaport, and Rebecca Gadberry demystify the world of hydrating ingredients. They reveal surprising truths about skin ...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 25, 2025

All Those Products

In this episode of Facially Conscious, we explore the complex world of skincare products, breaking down the essentials of creating a routine tailored to your skin. Join me, esthetician Trina Renea, along with dermatologist Dr...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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,...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
July 1, 2025

8 Sunscreen Myths, Busted

In this episode of Facially Conscious, esthetician Trina Renea and cosmetic chemist Rebecca Gadberry debunk eight dangerous sunscreen myths that could harm your skin. From exposing the false "two-finger rule marketing scam" t...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
June 3, 2025

Psycho-aesthetics in social media: unrealistic expectations and impac…

In this eye-opening episode of Facially Conscious, host Trina Renea and co-hosts Dr. Vicki Rapaport and Julie Falls sit down with psychologist Dr. Sarah Dihmes to examine how social media shapes our beauty standards and self-...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
April 1, 2025

SKINCARE - What you should and shouldn’t do

In this episode of Facially Conscious , our expert panel dives into the ever-evolving world of skincare, debunking myths and highlighting what you should—and shouldn’t—be doing right now. The team explores the viral hype arou...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
Dec. 2, 2024

Winter Beauty Secrets

This Facially Conscious episode explores essential winter skincare tips to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing through the colder months. Join us as we share our personal routines and expert tricks for battling wi...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 4, 2024

Exosomes 2.0 with Dr. Greg Maguire and Steve McGee, Founders of Neoge…

In this episode, we break down exosomes in an easy-to-understand way. Exosomes are tiny messengers that play a big role in how your skin heals and stays youthful. Join us as we chat with Dr. Greg Maguire, the Founder of NeoGe...

Listen to the Episode
June 3, 2024

PAVISE - New Sunscreen Technology with Sophie Bai, Michelle Yoswa

In this enlightening episode, we speak with Sophie Bai, the CEO and Founder of Pavise, about her revolutionary advancements in sunscreen technology. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge developments in sun protection and le...

Listen to the Episode
May 6, 2024

Our Hosts' perspective on the Microbiome

After last weeks insightful episode with Dr. Doris Day, M.D. and Dr. Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D. We are abuzz and need to discuss our perspective! We recommend and suggest that you listen to their episode first - “ Rebooting t...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
Dec. 11, 2023

FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK Clean Beauty - Part One from May 20, 2022

Welcome back! Facially Conscious is back and we grew by one! We kick off Season 2 by introducing Rebecca Gadberry and jumping right into one of the biggest topics in the industry CLEAN BEAUTY. Join us and find out if your pro...

Listen to the Episode
Dec. 11, 2023

FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK Comedogenicity (That's just a big word for 'cl…

Are you worried about getting clogged pores? Or perhaps you already have a few - or even a lot - regardless of your skin type? Yes, comedogenicity - the medical name for clogged pores or 'blackheads' - can affect your skin wh...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 20, 2023

FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK ​Skin Barrier​, from ​June 14, 2022

Did you ever realize how important it is to keep your SKIN BARRIER healthy? This week our four hosts are going to teach you how to do just that. They push past all the fads of skin care and show you what actually may be damag...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 13, 2023

FAN FAVORITE FLASHBACK Microneedling: Can sticking tiny needles into …

This week we're all about MICRONEEDLING - an intriguing fad that's become a reliable treatment in derm and esthetician offices. We explain who benefits from microneedling, what to expect during your session, if there's any do...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 6, 2023

Unmasking Acne Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction for Clearer Skin

Have you ever been told that all you need to do is wash your face to bid acne farewell? It’s not that simple. If it was, we wouldn’t need our Dermatologist, Dr. Vicki Rapaport. In today's episode, your hosts, Trina and Dr. Vi...

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 23, 2023

Unveiling the Brilliant Co-Host: Dr. Vicki Rapaport - Let's Get Acqua…

Get ready to meet the faces behind the voices of your favorite podcast, Facially Conscious! We've heard your requests, and in this week's episode, we're giving you an inside look into who Dr. Vicki Rapaport is and why she is ...

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 23, 2023

Unveiling the Brilliant Co-Host: Julie Falls - Let's Get Acquainted!

Meet Julie Falls, the "Educated Consumer" co-host of Facially Conscious Podcast, whose journey from a sun-damaged Miami native to skincare detective makes her the perfect advocate for listeners. Growing up in the 60s and 70s ...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode