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 subject of sunscreens and skincare ingredients. He has an amazing Instagram where he does amazing honest reviews on sunscreens and talks about skincar…

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 found some really interesting lists. We talked about the top European, Asian, UK and global skincare products as well as the best reviewed products for a…

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 you need in your life. Head to our Instagram @skincarewithfriends for an easily shareable graphic to forward to your partner/friend/family member. Her…

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 experiments at Holmesburg were sometimes dangerous, sometimes bizarre and always cruel. We learn about the involvement of the army and experiments with A…

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 significant discoveries in modern skincare and is often called the father of cosmeceuticals. He was also apparently devoid of human kindness and exper…

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 a good look at old studies and new ones to find out where the truth lies. For a written version of the podcast with nice lists of the ingredients th…

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. We’ve got a lovely list of effective products for blackhead sufferers that will help keep clogged pores at bay. We have a handy post with all the pro…

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 by lots of listeners, and we have the answers. Plus how to protect your tattoos from the sun and is spf 100 really worth it. Find a transcript of the…

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 the same time? How much does it cost to develop a sunscreen? Can I make my own skincare at home? It was absolutely fascinating. Head to @skincarewit…

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 bastards. Come join our community, where science is in charge, find us at Skincare with Friends on all major platforms inc. Instagram, Facebook, and now Tik…

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 every country has your best interests at heart when legislating ultraviolet protection. Find out how well your country is looking after your skin. N…

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, and how to find a good product.Find us at Skincare with Friends on social media and the transcript at skincarewithfriends.comImage credit- Gordon, J.…

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 Insta and at skincarewithfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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 white cast products and we talk about how to find your unicorn spf. For a full list of the products we talk about, head to skincarewithfriends.com. We…

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 chat to some new skincare friends about their experiences dealing with skin issues and offer some practical tips and as always, we look at the scien…

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 with us in 2021, it's been quite a year and we appreciate you all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 pores?".Head to skincarewithfriends.com from the transcript and find us at @skincarewithfriends on Facebook and Instagram. Show us some love, we appre…

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 way).Head to SkincareWithFriends.com or our Instagram to get your hands on our handy one page chart that puts all The Ordinary conflicts together to help you…

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 Facebook and let us know your experiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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 approach to vitamin C as the acne sufferer that I am, based on what I've learned from the studies.If you want to read the studies for yourself, head t…

!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 best products on the market according to science?".Apologies for some glitches in Natalie's sound, and be aware that there is some talk on sexual assaul…

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 "does vitamin C even absorb?" and are the derivatives as good?Find the transcript with all the scientific diagrams at skincarewithfriends.com and find u…

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 team online for your custom treatment which comes as a monthly subscription. We talk about everything prescription skincare from the Tretinoin peelie…

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 options and we talk through them all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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, with all the products we mention, head to skincarewithfriends.com. Support us by reviewing and subscribing, follow us at SkincarewithFriends on Instagr…

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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 evidence told us and based on the science we had a look the best led mask devices on the market. There is a language warning on this one for sure.For the…

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 and join our cult at the Skincare with Friends Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 Friend Facebook group to chat and skincarewithfriends.com for the transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 safe under the guidance of a dermatologist and it's the only damn thing that works for melasma. Find us on our Skincare with Friends Facebook group and…

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 skincare. We talk about the microbiome, it's role in eczema and how we can help our microbiome to protect our skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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 common questions we get on the group, and come up with solutions for problems people get when trying to juggle complicated routines.For more information …

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.By Nia Patten

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 issues, Fiona Clark, centres around the medical and over the counter treatments for menopause symptoms. Find out more about the products and studies…

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 skincare educator and managing director of Dermaviduals skincare line. Dermaviduals is a bespoke professional range which is designed to respect the skin ba…

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 on our Facebook group for chat and tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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.By Nia Patten

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 opinions and whether you should buy it.For the references and more chat, head to the Skincare with Friends Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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 Friends Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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- https://youtu.be/ikzoYqJDEfY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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 @skincarewithfriends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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.By Nia Patten

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 for more information.By Nia Patten

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 towards the end and beaucoup waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

40. 7 Skins by Nia Patten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

39. Copper Peptides by Nia Patten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten

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.By Nia Patten

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.By Nia Patten