Join us on Skin Anarchy as Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Theresa Plavoukos, founder of Fat Mermaid, for a deep dive into beauty that begins from within. With over 25 years of experience spanning L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and luxury fragrance development, Theresa shares how her extensive background in product innovation inspired her to create a collagen supplement that’s as fun as it is effective. Discover the science behind liquid marine collagen—the most bioavailable form for hair, skin, and nail ...
Sep 26, 2025•36 min•Ep. 792
On this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Tomara Watkins, President of Buttah Skin, to explore how the brand is redefining inclusivity, innovation, and culture in the beauty industry. Tomara’s journey into leadership is as inspiring as it is unconventional—starting at the makeup counter, moving through digital marketing in its earliest days, and eventually rising to the top of Buttah Skin by embracing curiosity and mastering every corner of the business. Her story is a ...
Sep 24, 2025•31 min•Ep. 791
In this special masterclass of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Jamie Holmes, Chief Brand Officer of Timeline, to rethink skincare through the lens of longevity. Instead of chasing “anti-aging,” Timeline centers skin health span—keeping skin energetic, resilient, and vibrant for as long as possible. Holmes frames aging as a privilege and makes the case for supporting biology, not hiding it. At the heart of the conversation is Urolithin A, the postbiotic behind Timeline’s proprietary MitoPur...
Sep 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 790
Join us for a first-look launch exclusive on Skin Anarchy as Dr. Ekta sits down with Keith O'Brien, the CEO of Hydrinity Accelerated Skin Science, to explore how regenerative medicine is transforming skincare. With a background in wound care, spine surgery, and oncology, Keith has applied the principles of rapid healing, pH balance, and inflammation control to aesthetics, creating products designed to repair, regenerate, and restore the skin. Hydrinity just launched their NEW RetaXome™ Daily Ret...
Sep 08, 2025•35 min•Ep. 789
On this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Kat Burki to explore biochemistry as a smarter approach to skincare formulation. With a background spanning epidemiology and healthcare, Kat brings a unique lens to beauty: treating the skin as a living organ with its own complex needs. What makes her philosophy stand out is the insistence on synergy. Rather than chasing “hero ingredients,” Kat focuses on how ingredients interact—pairing vitamins, peptides, and cofactors in ways that ...
Sep 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 788
On this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Alain Dijkstra, CEO of Nuon Medical Technologies, to explore how medical-grade devices are redefining the future of skincare and beauty. With two decades of experience innovating in the medical device space, Dijkstra has transformed his expertise in surgical lighting and operating room technology into consumer-friendly tools that bring science-backed results straight to our vanities. At the center of his vision is light therapy—an area ba...
Sep 02, 2025•45 min•Ep. 787
On this Fragrance Friday special of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta is joined by Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, the visionary founders of The Maker—a brand that blends fragrance, design, and hospitality into an immersive sensory world. Known for revolutionizing beauty with Fresh, Lev and Alina have taken their creativity further, building an environment where scent is more than perfume—it’s memory, fantasy, and emotion brought to life. Their journey began with The Maker Hotel in Hudson, New York, a livi...
Aug 29, 2025•39 min•Ep. 786
On this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Julie Williams, founder of Leaf People, to explore the transformative power of plants, herbalism, and plant-based skincare. Julie takes listeners on a journey from her upbringing in rural Alaska—surrounded by wild forests and medicinal plants—to her global studies in botanical medicine, and ultimately to the creation of a skincare line that celebrates the intelligence of plants. Long before “clean beauty” became a buzzword, Julie envision...
Aug 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 785
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tika Sumpter for a candid conversation on redefining beauty, navigating motherhood, and a first look at building her new brand, Yummy Tummy. Known for her powerful presence on screen, Tika opens up about her creative journey beyond Hollywood and the drive that pushed her into wellness and entrepreneurship. Tika shares how her upbringing shaped her ideas of beauty and confidence, grounding her in authent...
Aug 25, 2025•45 min•Ep. 784
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Bree McKeen, founder of Evelyn & Bobbie, the brand rewriting the rules of bras with comfort, science, and confidence at the core. For decades, bras have been built on outdated designs that cause pain, poor posture, and even body dysmorphia. Bree is here to change that. Coming from a background in finance and healthcare investing, Bree didn’t expect to end up in fashion. But as a woman wearing a 34G bra through long workdays, she knew ...
Aug 22, 2025•36 min•Ep. 783
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta is joined by Ewelina Aiossa, founder of Topical Skin, to explore a new category she calls “clean dermaceuticals.” With over 15 years of experience at powerhouse brands like L'Oréal, SkinCeuticals, and Avene, Ewelina brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and indie innovation to her own line — one that’s redefining ingredient integrity and reshaping the future of skin health. Ewelina breaks down what makes “clean dermaceuticals” different, emphasiz...
Aug 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 782
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with board-certified dermatologist and Surface Deep founder, Dr. Alicia Zalka, to challenge everything you thought you knew about deodorant and body care. With over three decades in medical dermatology, Dr. Zalka shares why the underarm — and the rest of your body — deserves the same ingredient-conscious, science-backed attention we give our faces. Her journey from clinic to product creation started with an accidental discovery: a forgotten de...
Aug 13, 2025•55 min•Ep. 781
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Blenna LaRue, global education leader for AnteAGE MD, to explore one of the most buzz-worthy innovations in beauty: exosome technology. With nearly two decades of experience in the aesthetics world—working with brands like SkinCeuticals, Neocutis, and ZO SkinHealth—Blenna brings deep industry insight and a passion for advancing skincare science. The conversation dives into the difference between simply treating skin concerns an...
Aug 11, 2025•40 min•Ep. 780
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta sits down with Sarah Chung Park—CEO of Landing International and the visionary behind K-Beauty World—for a behind-the-scenes look at how K-beauty is evolving from trend to global benchmark. What began as quirky packaging and novelty ingredients has matured into an innovation-driven category focused on real efficacy, formulation transparency, and cultural inclusivity. Sarah shares how she went from building a matchmaking platform for emerging beauty...
Aug 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 779
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with the iconic Patrick Starrr—beauty mogul, influencer, and founder of ONE/SIZE—for an unfiltered conversation on how empathy, innovation, and identity can redefine what beauty means today. Patrick opens up about his transition from top-tier influencer to brand founder to licensed esthetician, sharing how a desire for true efficacy and skin knowledge drove him back to school, even while leading a growing brand. Listeners will get a...
Aug 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 778
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Minou Clark, CEO of RealSelf, for an in-depth look at how the platform is transforming the way people approach aesthetics. With a background in digital media and audience growth at companies like BuzzFeed, The Maury Show, and 1111 Media with Paris Hilton, Minou brings a unique perspective to leading the largest destination for researching cosmetic procedures and connecting with board-certified providers. Minou shares how RealSel...
Jul 30, 2025•28 min•Ep. 777
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Irina Mazur, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Revieve, to explore how AI is revolutionizing beauty—not just in products, but in personalized consumer experiences. With a background in mobile tech and digital health, Irina brings a deep understanding of how data can solve real-world problems—especially in an industry where personalization has become a buzzword. Revieve is building something different: a diagnostic platform ...
Jul 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 776
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michelle Lee—trailblazing former Editor-in-Chief of Allure —for a raw and insightful conversation on what it means to reshape the beauty industry from the inside out. From redefining mainstream standards of aging to championing diversity on magazine covers and behind the scenes, Michelle opens up about the intentional decisions that sparked global conversations. She discusses the decision to ban the term “anti-aging,” explaining...
Jul 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 775
Join us in this episode of Skin Anarchy as Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Ohad Bendror, founder and CEO of NanoSpun Technologies, to explore one of the most radical shifts in skincare: living, on-demand microbiome delivery. While most brands tout probiotics with shelf-stable claims, NanoSpun is building something entirely different—a biological platform that brings real, live cells directly to your skin. Ohad reveals how NanoSpun’s technology works like a biotech engine—activating 100 billion+ li...
Jul 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 774
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most trusted names in medical aesthetics. In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Lynn Heublein, co-founder and CEO of SkinSpirit, to explore how a background in engineering and tech led to the creation of a med spa empire grounded in ethics, education, and patient-first care. Lynn shares how SkinSpirit grew from one Palo Alto location into the nation’s leading provider of Botox and fillers—not by chasing trends, but by h...
Jul 16, 2025•34 min•Ep. 773
Join us for an illuminating conversation on Skin Anarchy as Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Ronit Segev, founder and CEO of BIOFOR, a brand redefining what it means to be “professional-grade” in skincare. This episode goes beyond beauty trends and into the science of skin itself—why it ages, how it functions, and what it really takes to deliver results that last. Dr. Segev shares her unconventional path from marketing to biology, revealing how her return to university sparked the creation of B...
Jul 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 772
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos for an honest look at what it really takes to shape iconic hair moments in Hollywood and beyond. From growing up in Thessaloniki with a dream that defied family expectations, to styling the biggest stars on the planet, Dimitris’s story is proof that fearlessness and timeless skill can take you anywhere. He shares how packing up his thriving career in Greece to move to New York — without fluen...
Jul 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 771
In this insightful episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with board-certified dermatologist, author, and longevity advocate Dr. Doris Day to unpack what it really means to age beautifully — inside and out. With decades of experience bridging medical reporting and clinical practice, Dr. Day shares why skin is so much more than what we see in the mirror: it’s a reflection of our total health and vitality. Dr. Day explains why lasting beauty begins with good habits — quality sleep, smart nutr...
Jul 07, 2025•37 min•Ep. 770
Ever wondered what it takes for a skincare brand to win a prestigious award? In this episode, we spotlight the Science of Skin awards, where innovation and science-backed formulations reign supreme. The Science of Skin Awards, hosted by Skincare Anarchy LLC, represent the gold standard in skincare innovation. With only ten brands receiving this prestigious recognition each year, the awards celebrate the intersection of cutting-edge technology and pioneering advancements in skin science. These aw...
Jun 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 769
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty trailblazer Mikayla Nogueira to dive into the creation of POV Beauty—a skincare line rooted in K-beauty principles, clinical testing, and Mikayla’s personal skin journey. From her small-town upbringing to building a brand from scratch, Mikayla opens up about what it really takes to go from content creator to founder. Joining the conversation is Nikki Sokol, POV Beauty’s VP of Product Development, whose two decades of exp...
Jun 23, 2025•40 min•Ep. 768
In this special episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta sits down with beauty industry legend Rea Ann Silva—the woman behind the iconic Beautyblender. Before the teardrop sponge became a global staple, Rea Ann was transforming faces behind the scenes on the set of Girlfriends , one of the first shows shot in high-definition. Faced with the need for flawless, undetectable makeup in this new visual era, she improvised a tool that would go on to change the beauty world. What started as a hand-cut s...
Jun 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 767
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jenny McCarthy to talk about the personal journey that led her to launch Formless Beauty—a cosmetics brand redefining what “clean beauty” really means. What began as a health transformation for Jenny, prompted by autoimmune struggles and a genetic mutation diagnosis, quickly evolved into a deeper frustration with the lack of transparency in the beauty industry. Formless Beauty was born out of necessity, not trend-chasing. Jenny ...
Jun 16, 2025•39 min•Ep. 766
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Stacie Stephenson, a leading voice in functional and integrative medicine, for a powerful conversation that reframes how we think about skin health. Rather than isolating skin concerns from the rest of the body, Dr. Stacie emphasizes a systems-based approach that connects the dots between stress, inflammation, gut health, and chronic conditions like acne and autoimmune disease. Dr. Stacie shares her remarkable journey from Ol...
Jun 11, 2025•47 min•Ep. 765
In this powerful episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with legendary esthetician Joanna Czech to challenge everything we think we know about skincare. With over 40 years of experience and more than 13,000 hours of clinical training, Joanna brings a rare depth of insight that cuts through beauty marketing and focuses on real skin health. From her scientific roots in Poland to her philosophy that skin should be treated as the vital organ it is, Joanna shares why trends—from salmon se...
Jun 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 764
In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by renowned trichologist Bridgette Hill to uncover why scalp health is the true foundation of haircare. From inflammation and hormonal shifts to misdiagnosed flaking and product overload, Bridgette breaks down the science behind follicular wellness—and why healthy hair starts long before it reaches the surface. A key part of that conversation? Water quality. Bridgette explains how hard water, filled with minerals like calcium and chlorin...
Jun 04, 2025•38 min•Ep. 763
