37. Treating Hair Loss
This week we discuss how to approach hair loss, the treatments available, which ones work, how to look after your thinning hair and alter your diet to make the best of your hair. Hosted on Acast. See...
View Article38. Skincare for Dry Skin
We all need moisturiser, but it's a bit more complicated than that. Find out how to choose the right moisturiser for you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
View Article39. Copper Peptides
39. Copper Peptides by Nia Patten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
View Article40. 7 Skins
40. 7 Skins by Nia Patten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
View Article41. Do We Need Sunscreen in the Winter?
A skincare podcast by two skincare obsessed friends. Today we are talking about whether we need sunscreen in the winter, how to apply and which ones are good. There is also a fair bit about acne...
View Article42. Is Fragrance Really that Bad for your Skin?
This week's discussion is about the role of fragrance and essential oils in skincare. What the research has to say about their effects and how we feel about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
View Article43. Skincare Under the Corona Lockdown
Todays skincare chat is on how lockdown has affected our skincare routine for the good and bad... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
View Article44. Enlarged Pores and How To Minimise Them
Today we talk pores and oily skin, blackheads and how to improve their appearance. Come and find us on the Skincare with Friends Facebook group for the transcript and product recs, also on instagram at...
View Article45. Tinted Sunscreen Reviews
It's sunny, so we're on our favourite topic- sunscreens. We're talking about some new ones- It Cosmetics Illuminating and Altruist Anti Redness.Come and see the video on YouTube-...
View Article46. Best Skincare for Rosacea
Rosacea is a medical condition but there are things you can do yourself to get control over redness and acne that come with rosacea.To find a transcript of this episode head to the Skincare with...
View Article47. How to Support Black Skincare
This week's podcast is about how we as consumers can support black owned skincare businesses and where we should be using our spending power to support the BLM movement Hosted on Acast. See...
View Article48. Niacinamide- How, Why and What We Think of the Controversies
The Ordinary have released their newest product, pure Niacinamide powder, it's been met with mixed reviews and some anger. Today we talk about all the issues surrounding niacinamide, Lab Muffin's...
View Article49. Melasma Treatments 1- Cosmelan
Today we're talking about super expensive, highly rated, melasma peel- Cosmelan. Does it work? or is it just a marketing ploy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
View Article50. Melasma Treatments 2- Laser, Peels and IPL
Looking a quick fix for your melasma? The second in our melasma treatment series, this time it's laser, IPL, peels and we mention a new and very promising agent- tranexamic acid. Hosted on Acast. See...
View Article51. How to Fight Maskne
This week we're talking about the newest skincare issue we're all facing- mason. How very 2020- a new skincare issue of it's very own. There is help, there are cures, have a listen to find out. Find us...
View Article52. How to repair your skin barrier- interview with Rene Serbon
Interview with leading skincare expert, Rene Serbon, all about the moisture barrier, how to make the most of your skincare and the science of delivering actives into the skin. Rene is a rebound...
View Article53. Menopause and Your Skin- Interview with Fiona Clark
Everyone should listen to this podcast! Getting older is super depressing, but, it's less depressing when you know how to deal with it. My interview with medical journalist and spokesperson for women's...
View Article54. Exercise and Skincare
Natalie is back with a podcast about exercise and skincare. Find out more of the Skincare with Friends Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
View Article55. The Ordinary Skincare Frequently Asked Questions with Rachie Candice
Today we are talking to the lovely Rachie Candice from all the way in Australia. Rachie is one of the moderators of the Ordinary Chatroom on Facebook (nearly 190k members!). We talk about the most...
View Article56. The Skin's Microbiome and How to Treat Eczema
If you have an inflammatory skin condition like acne or eczema, you will want to listen to this podcast. A shorter podcast this week with a very interesting guest- Skyler Stein, president of Gladskin...
View Article57. Hydroquinone Myths Busted
Hydroquinone has a really bad rep, but me and Nat are happily chucking it on our faces on the daily, say what?! This is because we've read the studies and we know that it doesn't cause cancer, it is...
View Article58. Azelaic Acid
Nia and Natalie talk about Azelaic acid, it's a bit of a sleeper product that works on a lot of levels. We talk about how to use it effectively and how to fit it into a routine.Head to Skincare with...
View Article59. NIOD Must Buys
One of our favourite brands- NIOD, posh older sister of The Ordinary. Find out why we like it, which products are must buy and which to avoid like the plague.Find the transcript at skincarewithfriends...
View Article60. LED Light Therapy Devices for Skin
A fun chat this week about LED light therapy devices for skin, they can help with acne, aging, eczema, psoriasis, redness, baldness... We had a good look at the scientific research to see what the...
View Article61. Controversial "Free From" Claims in Skincare
We are just about fed up of the clean beauty movement and it's marketing lies. In this podcast we discuss all the times brands have been caught out, who to trust and the facts of the matter. Hosted on...
View Article62. Over Exfoliation and How to Deal With It
We've all been there, loving our skincare but taking it way too far with the exfoliants. This is our guide to navigating acids without coming to a sticky (read red and angry) end.For the transcript,...
View Article63. How to Treat Neck Aging
The neck is the second place we notice aging, after the under eye. As 40 + women, this is a big deal for us so we have a vested interest to find out what we can do for neck aging. There are loads of...
View Article64. Interview with Dermatica’s Dr Baldeep- Prescription Skincare and What it...
Very exciting podcast this week, I’m discussing prescription skincare with Dermatica’s Dr Baldeep. Dermatica offers prescription skincare, personalised for your skin. You can consult their Dermatology...
View Article65. Do we Really Need Vitamin C in our Skincare Routine
Is Vitamin C really that good for our skin? a really juicy topic this week, and we really got to grips with the science behind one of the most popular skincare ingredients. We answer questions like...
View Article66. How to Use Vitamin C to Get the Best Results (According to Science)
!Trigger warning!More vitamin C! We have more questions for science to answer, like "Does vitamin C work for melasma?", "How to make sure that our vitamin C product has absorbed?" and "What are the...
View Article67. Vitamin C- For Acne? For Rosacea?
This is our final Vitamin C episode for now. We go through the scientific evidence to answer the questions- Could Vitamin C help with acne or rosacea? And do derivatives work at all? We go through my...
View Article68. Can We Use Niacinamide and Vitamin C at the Same Time?
Are conflicts real? Can we actually use Niacinamide and Vitamin C at the same time? Nat and Nia take a look at the science to find the answers to these questions.Come and find us on Instagram and...
View Article69. The Ordinary Conflicts: How to Put your Skincare Routine Together
We go through all the things from the Ordinary that we shouldn't use together and try and figure out how to structure a routine when using peptides, acids, Vitamin C, and Niacinamide (in a fun...
View Article70. Do We Really Need to Use Toner?
Toners! Do we need to use one every day? Is Alcohol in toner really that bad? What makes a good toner? We take a look at the science, and finally answer the question "Does Alcohol actually shrink the...
View Article71. Christmas Spesh- Ask Us Anything
Merry Christmas Skincare Friends! It's the yuletide special mega episode where we answer all your questions. There's lots of skincare tips and some deep personal insights. Thank you listeners for being...
View Article72. Skincare for People of Colour
Does black skin need a different approach to skincare? Yes it does. In this episode Nia and Natalie discuss the skincare issues facing darker skin- starting with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. We...
View Article73. Sunscreen for Brown Skin
We go through the best sunscreens for all skin tones. Sunscreen is tricky for darker skin, but it's so necessary. It can be so damn white! Or greasy, heavy, irritating... We've found some fabulous no...
View Article74. Skincare with LOLs- Ridiculous Social Media Posts
We read out funny social media posts essentially. From bumhole sunning to blackout blind taping, we take a look at the most extreme views on the internet.Come and find us on the @SkincarewithFriends...
View Article75. What UVA Radiation Does to Your Skin
Sunscreen is so difficult, it's sticky, it's white, it's gross, but you need it. Trust us, you need it. Today we chat about why we need sunscreen on a daily basis- to protect against aging and cancer,...
View Article76. How to Choose Good UVA Protection
Hear what the world's experts have to say about UVA protection and how to find sunscreen that will protect you from the worst threats to your skin. UVA is proven to cause aging and pigmentation and not...
View Article77. Skincare with Lols: Urine Therapy, Period Blood and Woo Woo
A light episode on one of our favourite topics- people being nuts. Boyfriends being too macho for sunscreen, women putting piss on their faces, period blood as skincare. Period blood! The crazy...
View Article78. Inside the Dermatica Lab- How is your Prescription Skincare is Made?
I visited the Dermatica prescription skincare headquarters and grilled their cosmetic scientists on how skincare is developed and created. I asked questions like can we use Vitamin C and Niacinamide at...
View Article79. Body Skincare- How to Get Rid of Body Acne and Keratosis Pilaris
This is our first body skincare episode- How to treat chest/back/butt acne and Keratosis Pilaris aka chicken skin. We have all the science plus product recommendations. This episode has been requested...
View Article80. How to Get Rid of Blackheads
How to get rid of blackheads.We take a look at the science around blackheads, aka open comedones or open pores. From good skincare and safe ways to extract blackheads to pore strips and skin vacuums....
View Article81. Do We Need to Worry About Comedogenic Ingredients
Can skincare ingredients block pores? Will Vaseline give me spots? Or Coconut Oil? We've read the studies and we have the facts. Comedogenicity ratings are based on some very old experiments. We've had...
View Article82. Dr Albert Kligman, Horrors of Holmesburg Prison and the Creation of...
Trigger warning for human suffering.The Murky history of one of our favourite anti aging drugs- Tretinoin. Dr Albert Kligman was a very famous dermatologist and researcher. He made a lot of the most...
View Article83. Kligman's Prison Experiments Part 2
Trigger warning for human suffering. Beware if you are of a sensitive nature.Continuing from our last episode, we further explore the history of the "Father of cosmeceuticals" Albert Kligman. His...
View Article84. Interesting Christmas Gift Ideas 2022
Fed up of hand cream and socks? We have some amazing gift ideas for you and your loved ones. We've found some beautiful, quirky, independent, ethical, cheap and expensive companies that make products...
View Article85. Top 20 Skincare Products in the World
This episode looks at the most rated and talked about skincare products on the internet. I searched Looria.com (a website that analyses subreddits and review sites) for the top skincare charts and...
View Article86. Sunscreens and Science with Dr Julian Sass
Dr Julian Sass has a phd is biomathematics and statistics, is director of research and development and education for a skincare brand and is a skincare educator on the web and instagram mainly on the...
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