SKINCARE Episodes

Is your neck showing signs of age faster than your face? Not surprising, especially with the deep creases and mottled skin of 'tech neck' brought about by constantly looking down at phones, tablets and computers with their blue-light-emitting screens. In this episode, we discuss the neck: why it's different than other skin on your body and the many options - from products to procedures - you have to care for this very special region. **Disclaimer** And articles or blogs mentioned in this episod...

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 Facial Cleanser: 1) You may need more than one (AM | PM cleansing); 2) Cleansing ingredients are called 'surfactants' - and they're different than what you use to wash your dishes; 3) Surfactants are graded (but not like you were in school); 4) You want to choose a cleanser ...

As we age, most of us rely on 'kitchen sink' skincare designed to treat a wide swath of skin changes that make us look older - including lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, dark spots, sagging, roughness and a variety of other ills. Not only do these multi-action formulas save us money they can save minutes when every second counts as we prepare for the day ahead or head sleepily off to bed. But what if your skin doesn't need all that repair? What if you've only a few things you want to target? ...

Skin Barrier SOS: Dive into the Facially Conscious Podcast Episode with your dream team of skincare experts! Trina Renea, Dr. Vicki Rapaport, Rebecca Gadberry, and Julie Falls unpack the ultimate guide to skin barrier repair. Discover why your sensitive, dry, and irritated skin is screaming for help—and how simple techniques like slugging with Vaseline can transform your skincare routine. Learn the secrets to healing damaged barriers, fighting inflammation, and protecting your microbiome from ec...

Last week in a move called "dubius" and "frivolous" by industry insiders, Sephora USA was called out in a class action lawsuit alleging the beauty retailer misuses the term 'clean' and deceives consumers by selling products containing synthetic ingredients that could be harmful to users or the environment. Find out what our team uncovered about what's behind this lawsuit, who it was filed by, and what's at stake for the future of Clean Beauty. Learn more: Facially Conscious: https://www.podpag...

When should you see an esthetician and when is it time for a visit to the derm? Who does what? And is it possible you might want to have the help of both to get the best skin of your life? These questions were definitely on our minds when we sat down with professional esthetics icon, Dr. Mark Lees, whose eponymous multi-award winning clinical skincare spa is located in Pensacola, Florida. One of the world's most noted skincare specialists, Dr. Lees is an award-winning esthetician, product devel...

Will Acids/ retinoids thin your skin? What is Taping? Jan Marini, founder of Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc., is one of the most respected names in professional skin care – having founded the professionally dispensed market with MD Formulations / MD Forte followed by the founding of Jan Marini Skin Research in 1994. Since that time, she has formed associations with some of the world's leading physicians and research scientists to develop cutting edge solutions to today's most common skin concerns...

When you decide it’s time to take better care of your skin, the first question is often the most confusing: Do you start with an esthetician or a dermatologist? In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, esthetician Trina Renea and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport offer thoughtful, experience-based guidance on how to begin a skincare journey—without overwhelm, trends, or conflicting advice. Together, they explore: The difference between an esthetician and a dermatologis...

Clogged pores are one of the most common skincare concerns—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we take a closer look at comedogenicity, the medical term used to describe ingredients and conditions that contribute to clogged pores and blackheads. Comedogenicity can affect all skin types, including oily, acne-prone, dry, and even normal skin, and while pore congestion may become less frequent with age, it doesn’t disappear entirely. In fact, por...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we take a closer look at preservatives in skincare and cosmetic products—what they are, why they’re used, and how they impact product safety and skin health. Do cosmetics really need preservatives? What happens when a product isn’t preserved properly, or when preservatives lose their effectiveness over time? In this conversation, we explore the role preservatives play in preventing contamination, how they support product stability, and why shel...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we take a clear, educational look at microneedling—a treatment that has moved beyond trend status to become a reliable option in dermatology and esthetic practices. What is microneedling, and who actually benefits from it? This conversation breaks down how microneedling works, what the treatment is designed to improve, and what to realistically expect before, during, and after a session. We also discuss common questions around downtime, cost, c...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we continue our in-depth discussion on sun exposure and sunscreens, focusing on the questions and confusion many people still have around daily sun protection. How do sunscreens actually work? What’s the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen? How much protection do you really need for everyday life versus extended sun exposure? In this conversation, we break down sunscreen basics in a clear, practical way—without fear-based messagin...

Confused about sunscreen, sun exposure, and what actually protects your skin? You’re not alone. With so much conflicting information coming from articles, podcasts, television, and even skincare professionals, it can be difficult to know what advice to trust. In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we begin a 3-part bonus series dedicated to clarifying the most common misconceptions around sunlight, sunscreen, and skin cancer, just in time for summer. Our goal is not to create fear, ...

A healthy skin barrier is the foundation of resilient, balanced skin—yet it’s one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of skincare. In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, all four hosts come together to focus on skin barrier health, what it actually means, and why so many people unknowingly damage their barrier through well-intentioned skincare habits. Moving beyond trends and fads, we break down the real function of the skin barrier and how everyday product choices, over-exfo...

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 to grow, our goal remains the same: to provide clear, thoughtful, and educational conversations around skincare, ingredients, and the beauty industry, without trends, fear-based messaging, or marketing noise. In this season-opening episode, we take time to ground the listen...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we continue our thoughtful conversation on clean beauty, expanding on questions that couldn’t be fully explored in our previous discussion. What is the real difference between clean beauty and green beauty? Are these terms interchangeable, or do they represent distinct approaches to skincare formulation, ingredient sourcing, and environmental impact? In this episode, we slow the conversation down and clearly define how these terms are used with...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, all four hosts come together for the first time to explore one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in modern skincare: clean beauty. What does “clean” actually mean when it comes to skincare and cosmetic products? Is it a regulated standard, a marketing term, or something in between? In Part One of this clean beauty series, we break down how the clean beauty movement began, how brands define “clean,” and why ingredient lists can b...