Season 2

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 bl...

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...

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 othe...

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....

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 c...

There’s two types of dermal fillers: hyaluronic acid and non-hyaluronic acid. Which one is right for you, or are both an option? This week, we discuss the first type and next week the second. If you’re considering some inject...

There’s two types of dermal fillers: hyaluronic acid and non-hyaluronic acid. Which one is right for you, or are both an option? This week, we discuss the first type and next week the second. If you’re considering some inject...

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 o...

Yup, it’s true. Well, almost. It's been 20 years since Botox - that dependable wrinkle relaxer so many of us have come to love - was approved for use by the FDA. Are you a Botox devotee who just wants assurance you're getting...

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 wi...

Do procedures like lasers, fillers and threads performed by dermatologists and medspas pose a problem when it’s time for a facelift? Find out from one of Beverly Hill's most talented plastic surgeons, Dr. Ben Talei. For more ...

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 ...

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...

What actually happens to your skin during a Halo™ laser treatment—and who is it really for? In this episode, we take a clear, clinical look at Halo™, a hybrid fractional laser treatment designed to improve skin tone, texture,...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , we welcome back Dr. James Wang of Metropolis Dermatology for an in-depth discussion on a new laser technology in dermatology : the Lutronic Derma V Laser . As one of the fir...

In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast , we welcome our first special guest, Dr. James Wang of Metropolis Dermatology , for an in-depth conversation on laser treatments in modern dermatology . Dr. Wang is a board-c...

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...

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 ing...

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 , 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 r...