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Skin Anarchy

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Skin Anarchy is where beauty meets curiosity and science. Hosted by Dr. Ekta, this podcast dives deep into the behind-the-scenes world of beauty, uncovering the stories, trends, and innovations shaping skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and more. Featuring candid conversations with industry pioneers, we explore the art and science behind beauty with passion and purpose. Join the revolution on Instagram @skincareanarchy and discover the beauty world like never before. (Not legal or medical advice, all views expressed are non-legal and non-medical opinions.)

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Episodes

E.378: Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Brands Are Leading The Way Towards Skin Protection

Let’s Chat Joanna is currently CEO for CP Skin Health US, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive made up of leading professional skin care brands EltaMD, PCA skin and Filorga. Joanna has over 25 years of experience leading brands and businesses in over 60 countries across both CPG and Retail industries, public and private equity owned companies. Prior to PCA, she was V.P. PetSmart’s Pet Services division and spent 18+ years as Global Business/Marketing leader at Procter & Gamble, Joanna has led a...

Oct 27, 202233 minEp. 378

E.377: Hacking Your Way To Beautiful Skin Ft. Beauty HAC Founder Hillary Clark

Let’s Chat Beauty HAC was created by Skincare and Beauty Expert Hillary Anne ClarkMakeup Artist and Esthetician, Hillary Clark, has spent over two decades dedicated to helping women find what really works for their skin. Born into a family of beauty entrepreneurs, Hillary became the youngest Beauty Director in Nordstrom history before joining the founding team of beauty disruptors at Sephora.com as their West Coast Beauty Editor. She has collaborated with and learned from beauty gurus like Dr. N...

Oct 25, 202250 minEp. 377

E.376: Finding Solutions Rather Than False Hope For Hair Loss Ft. ME Cosmetics

Let’s Chat Camille Barreto struggled with thinning hair over two decades, she consistently came up empty handed when searching for a luxurious, confidence-boosting beauty product to conceal her hair loss.Aware that over 50% of women suffer from hair loss and passionate about helping women overcome beauty concerns, Camille dedicated herself to developing a truly transformative cosmetic solution. This is how category-creator ME Cosmetics was born.ME Cosmetics creates clean, dermatologist- and cons...

Oct 25, 202237 minEp. 376

E.375: Chemistry Of Scent & Fragrance Personalities Explained Ft. Veronique Gabai

Let’s Chat In this exclusive episode (part of exclusive series with Master Perfumer, Veronique Gabai), we discuss the role of skin chemistry in how a fragrance reflects on each individual. Veronique explains the intricate nature of scent chemistry and also offers great perspective into how people should analyze the personality of a fragrance as they experience it on their skin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https...

Oct 22, 202245 minEp. 375

E.374: The Board Is Making It A Lot Easier For Brands To Succeed Ft. April Uchitel

Let’s Chat Co- Founder of THE BOARD, a curated community of over 180 value-driven consultants bringing c-level “dream team” expertise to companies like FARFETCH, MODA OPERANDI, and Hello Sunshine. Former Interim CEO at ONDA Beauty co-founded by Naomi Watts, responsible for pivoting the company and supporting a CEO transition. Prior to that April served as CEO at Violet Grey, a highly coveted content and commerce company, where she rebuilt a world class team, and led and executed the company's gr...

Oct 19, 202247 minEp. 374

E.373: Jan Marini Is Back To Explain Her ICONIC Skin Care Management System!

Let’s Chat We are back with another episode series in continuation with Jan Marini, Skincare QUEEN! In this episode Jan does a deep dive into the nitty gritty science of her iconic starter kit, Skin Care Management System and walks us through why she created each product and how they all work in synchrony to promote the revitalization and recovery of healthier, more robust skin. Tune in for this amazing series extension for more facts and insights about true skin health!--- Send in a voice messa...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 373

E.372: The Power Of Japanese inspired Hair Rituals Merged Into A Brilliant Formulation ft. MASAMI

Let’s Chat In this episode we chatted with co-founder of MASAMI haircare, Lynn Power as she explained the immensely nourishing and hydrating Japanese rituals that inspired her and James’ beautiful Haircare line. Lynn dives into the philosophy of the traditional hair care routines we often overlook by indulging in over-sudsy products or those that strip away the natural moisture of our scalp and hair. In the words of the brand , “James and Lynn have a passion for haircare that is unmatched -- an ...

Oct 16, 202233 minEp. 372

E.371: Indulging In A New Category Of Fragrance : Aroma Perfumery , ft. Adoratherapy

Let’s Chat From the historical practices of ancient Egyptian medicine to modern holistic approaches towards therapeutic advances in our understanding of the olfactory system, one thing is clear: aromatherapy has lasted the test of time. Join us for a very special episode for fragrance Friday featuring the founder of Adoratherapy for a fascinating and fun conversation about the relevance of using aromatherapy as perfume and redefining a category that has long ignored the relevance of century long...

Oct 15, 202235 minEp. 371

E.370: An Edited Approach Towards The Skin’s Microbiome ft. Editrix Wellness

Let’s Chat In this episode we sat down with the founder of the science forward brand, Editrix, Dahlia Devkota as she revealed the breakthrough approach her team has taken towards maintaining, and balancing our skin’s natural flora and at the same time, offering a skincare routine that allows for this homeostasis to work towards clearing some of the most prevalent skin conditions known to us today. Editrix explains that “Editrix takes a minimalist approach to skincare that respects the intelligen...

Oct 14, 202247 minEp. 370

E.369: Dr Rebecca Marcus, MD FAAD Discusses The Role Of Minimizing Your Skincare Routine

Let’s Chat Dr. Rebecca Marcus is a board-certified dermatologist in practice at North Dallas Dermatology Associates. Marcus has nearly two decades of experience specializing in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. After attending Columbia University as an undergrad, she completed med school at New York Medical. She then returned to Columbia for a research fellowship and residency training in dermatology. In her daily rounds at North Dallas Dermatology, Marcus sees a broad range of patient...

Oct 13, 202238 minEp. 369

E.368: Rosacea Management Skincare That Is Balanced in Nature & Nurture ft. MeridaSKIN

Let’s Chat Join us for a very special interview with Nurse Practitioner, Founder AND Formulator of her beautiful line, MeridaSKIN- Shannon Johnson! Shannon in her own words describes the line as “MeridaSKIN was founded by a nurse practitioner with rosacea. We understand sensitive skin, and your journey through fruitless products. Our origins commit us to keeping up on scientific advances in dermatology and skincare, and only fielding products we believe in. The result is clean clinical rosacea c...

Oct 12, 202229 minEp. 368

E.367: Social Media Inspired Makeup Is Taking TikTok & ULTA By Storm ft. YOUTH FORIA

Let’s Chat Youthforia was launched by Fiona Co Chan in 2021. The idea for Youthforia came about right when COVID hit. Perhaps it was the inability to go out and see people, but Fiona kept coming back to this idea that the best part of wearing makeup is going out with your friends and sometimes that means forgetting to take your makeup off. She really wanted makeup that was good for your skin, so good you could sleep in it. During the development of Youthforia, Fiona slept in all of the lab sampl...

Oct 11, 202230 minEp. 367

E.366: Tuning Into The Beauty Vibe Ft. Noelle Shine of VIBE PARTNERS

Let’s Chat Noelle has more than 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and was part of the original management team at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty where she developed the global customer, distribution, and trading strategy for the first three years. Since then, Noelle has worked as a management consultant, supporting the development of over 25 indie beauty brands, including community-driven Trinny London, lipstick customization brand Code 8, and expert influencer-founded DTC makeup line VIEV...

Oct 10, 202228 minEp. 366

E.365: Indie Skincare’s Rising Star, SIMPURE Is Raising The Bar For Industry Wide Standards

Let’s Chat In this episode we sat down with the creator of SIMPURE, Annabell Catania, as she walked us into a whole new category of skincare: Indie Luxury. Although the term was coined by us after exploring Annabell’s line, it is no doubt that every product has been crafted with the most pristine craftsmanship and thought. SIMPURE started from a line of efficacious deodorant products and then expanded its range to cover the multitude of skin health battles consumers face of the daily. Annabell d...

Oct 07, 202249 minEp. 365

E.364: Understanding The Brilliance of Branding Ft. Nancy Poller

Let’s Chat Nancy Poller is a Brand Designer and Creative Director of Aligned Design Co., a boutique design studio. A beauty and wellness devotee, her brand and packaging designs have helped launch successful brands in Europe and the US including Afrocenchix, Rose & Skin and Tamara’s Sugar. In 2021 she was named one of The Brand Stylist’s 60 Brilliant Brand Designers. Nancy loves digging into a founder’s story and ambitions and bringing them to life - from first sketches to seeing a product l...

Oct 06, 202248 minEp. 364

E.363: Founder of FARMACY Creates A Hub For Beauty Entrepreneurs To Formulate Their Visions (iLABS)

Let’s Chat In this episode Ekta explains the entire event surrounding the 2022 TOP PICKS and also announces some amazing new content that is coming up! Following the announcement, the episode cuts into an exclusive interview with the founder of the cult favorite brand, FARMACY: David Chung. David shares his new project known as iLABS which is truly a hub for entrepreneurs who want to bring their creative ideas to life when it comes to skincare products. iLABS stands for small brands and allows t...

Oct 05, 202240 minEp. 363

E.362: Luxury Lashes Made Easy For Everyone Ft. PRO LASH

Let’s Chat In this very special Makeup Monday episode we interview the brilliant founders of the breakthrough new brand, PRO LASH, Haley and Zach Chipman. PRO LASH is a never before seen approach to getting professional grade lashes at home for the average consumer who loves the look of eyelash extensions but doesn’t have the time to maintain the upkeep that comes with the territory. The lashes are crafted to be as natural and glam as you prefer and are customizable with the mix and match option...

Oct 03, 202240 minEp. 362

E.361: revela Is Leading The Way Towards Reversing Hair Loss With Their Hair Revival Serum

Let’s Chat In this episode we sat down to chat with Dr David Zhang, PhD about the breakthrough discovery that makes revela the new best kept secret for hair regrowth. David explains how the need for this product stems from the immense amount of people (especially women) that have long searched for a solution to something that is debilitating for self esteem and their overall health: hair loss. revela hair revival serum is a cutting edge and scientifically novel formulation that uses the newly di...

Oct 03, 202234 minEp. 361

E.360: BOHĒME Is Reinventing The Luxury Category of Candles

Let’s Chat In this Fragrance Friday special we sat down with the founder of BOHĒME, Sadaf Kherani as the discussion brings up the need for the candle niche of fragrance to differentiate between craftsmanship and luxury vs everything else in the category. Sadaf’s brand is a beautiful testament to the global Woman consumer who enjoys scents that remind her of the beautiful scents from all of her most beloved travels and international experiences with fragrance and memory. BOHĒME is truly in a cate...

Sep 30, 202231 minEp. 360

E.359: Herbal Medicine May Be The Next Step In Holistic Health Ft. NATUROPATHICA

Let’s Chat In this episode we host Barbara Close, Founder of the industry favorite brand NATUROPATHICA. Barb takes us on a wonderful journey by discussing her background in herbal medicine and how that inspired her to create an apothecary analogous line of products that are meant to not only heal but help prevent illness throughout the whole body, not just our skin. NATUROPATHICA offers consumers a range of top tier products to soothe rather than abruptly offer quick fixes to skin health issues ...

Sep 29, 202239 minEp. 359

E.358: Skin Health Checkup with Social Media’s Favorite Derm, DERMGURU

Let’s Chat In this episode we chat with Dr Lindsey, creator behind the social media tag “DERMGURU.” Doc dives into the essentials of keeping skin healthy and offers insights into some of the most common questions she sees around the field of dermatology both in and out of her practice. Dr Lindsey is also an ambassador for the amazing brand SunBum and educates us about the importance of sunscreen and protection year round for not only adults but children as well. Tune in for this very special Wis...

Sep 29, 202248 minEp. 358

E.357: Everything Beauty Brands Need To Know About Chinese E-Commerce Strategy Ft. Samarkand Global

Let’s Chat Join us for a very special episode to learn about the emerging beauty scene in the Chinese market and the key points brands looking to expand into the Chinese beauty market must know before embarking on this journey. Samarkand Global is a leader in e-commerce strategy and in this episode Jack and Julia share their experience and insights on how to navigate this shift to the Chinese markets for all entrepreneurs.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skinc...

Sep 28, 202253 minEp. 357

RE: Brad Pitt’s New Line & Celebrity Skincare Hype

Let’s Chat In this commentary, Ekta addresses the multiple reasons behind the lack of support celebrity skincare has been experiencing as of late. From brand founders standing up and writing letters to Brad himself all the way to iconic editors voicing their thoughts on social media, the concern is real and has the beauty industry buzzing. Join in on the conversation by commenting on our recent MEDIUM article titled “Celebrity Skincare Cancelled” and also finding amazing options for truly effica...

Sep 27, 202215 minEp. 356

E.355: Korean Skincare Infused Makeup, SIIA Cosmetics Is Leading The Way To Everyday Glam

Let’s Chat Megan Rein is an experienced entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in international business, industrial development and in the beauty industry.​​Megan grew up as a theatre kid and was always the head makeup artist for shows, receiving a county-wide makeup award. During received her Undergraduate in International Studies from the University of South Florida and studied abroad extensively, spending a semester in Morocco studying Arabic and Arab Studies. She then achieved...

Sep 26, 202248 minEp. 355

E.354: ERNO LASZLO EXPLAINS THE MIND AND SKIN CONNECTION WITH NEW PODCAST Ft. Poppy Jamie

Let’s Chat Skin wellness brand, Erno Laszlo, presents a new podcast to demonstrate the benefits of addressing the skin and mind as one. Since 1927 the brand has championed tailored skin care rituals to optimize the inner and outer self. The Mind Your Skin podcast is hosted by Poppy Jamie, a mental health researcher, author and Global Wellness Advisor to Erno Laszlo. Jamie takes a deep dive into the world of skin alongside leading dermatologists, scientists, and other medical experts. Dr. Erno La...

Sep 25, 202245 minEp. 354

E.353: Synthetic Vs. Natural Fragrances 101 ft. Veronique Gabai

Let’s Chat Join us for the first episode in a very special series taught by the iconic master of scents, Veronique Gabai. In this first chapter, Veronique discusses the differences between natural and synthetic components found in our beloved fragrances. The episode opens with an overview and finishes with an explanation of the technicalities we often don’t hear of as consumers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: http...

Sep 23, 202242 minEp. 353

E.352: Saffron Infused Skincare ft. House of M

Let’s Chat Join us for a special episode to discuss the benefits of saffron as it pertains to skin health with the founder of House of M Beauty! “House of M Beauty’s love story with Saffron can ultimately be traced back to our founder, Anne Oliver’s, personal journey of illumination. After the birth of her first child, Anne found herself (as many women do) fighting a difficult battle with postpartum depression.-It was through her research that Anne first discovered that saffron was shown to be a...

Sep 22, 202223 minEp. 352

E.351: Wisdom Of Women Series Ft. Return Appearance by Priscila Martinez of The Brand Agency

Let’s Chat I’m this very special episode and launch feature of our brand new series labeled “Wisdom of Women”, Priscila Martinez (one of the earliest guests on SA) returns to share her insights from the past two years as the leading lady in PR. Priscila is the founder of her iconic firm, The Brand Agency which represents clients on the caliber of Tiffany & co. , HULU, Prime Video, Paramount and so many more! Priscila shares key insights into the changing landscape of brand management and out...

Sep 22, 202230 minEp. 351

E.350: Medical Student Starts Minimalist Skincare Line ft. 4 AM skincare

Let’s Chat Join us for a chat with the cofounders of 4 AM skin, a testament to the minimalist movement in the category of beauty. Sabrina’s background as a medical student has been a driving factor behind the ingredients and combined with Jade’s business mind the two of them have created a a truly efficacious and beautiful option for those of us with limited time when it comes to skincare routines but uncompromising standards for superior skin.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...

Sep 21, 202242 minEp. 350

E.349: Manicure Monday Ft. CND Co-Founder, Jan Arnold

Let’s Chat Join us for a very special episode featuring the iconic nail care brand , CND. Jan Arnold shares the story of the beginning of what we all know now as the acrylic nail and her family’s role in the evolution of nail art as we experience it today. The episode is truly a testament to the amazing discovery made by Jan’s father years ago. Also stay tuned following the episode for a special message to all of our listeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Sep 20, 202255 minEp. 349
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