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Ready for another exciting episode of "Facially Conscious"? I'm Trina Renea, your host, and a skincare enthusiast. Today, we're diving deep into the world of skincare secrets, and we've got the incredible Dr. Payman Danielpour, a renowned plastic su…

In this insightful episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we dive deep into the world of cellulite with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Payman Danielpour from Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group. Join us as we unravel the genetic, hormonal, and lif…

  Q. I was listening to the episode about rosacea where Rebecca said to not take omega-3s because they will dilate the capillary or blood vessels. Is there any research supporting this?   A. Thanks for the question. I can see how …

BY JANENE MASCARELLA | BEAUTIFY.TIPS BY KISSUSA | 06.29.2023 PHOTO | Dani Rendina/Unsplash   When it comes to enhancing our beauty, we often seek out expensive skincare products and elaborate beauty treatments. However, sometim…

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are cleansing ingredients (aka: 'surfactants' or 'detergents') that are found in a number of personal care products, including facial cleansers, body washes and shampoos. As detergents, t…

Many consumers are concerned about whether or not algae is sustainable. Here are the facts: Harvesting of seaweed is regulated by the EU and Canada. As in fishing, there are seasons when and how you can harvest seaweed. In fact, the harvest seasons…

Almost 70 percent of rosacea episodes are triggered by flushing and blushing caused by drugs and cosmetic ingredients, according to the National Rosacea Society. Any ingredient or product that causes stinging, itching, burning, warming, reddening or…

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that infrared light 'curdles' collagen. One savvy listener called me out on it. So here's a little more info about the ray of light we love or hate, depending on your POV: First, a little background to my statement: man…

We're celebrating National Rosacea Awareness Month in a big way this April! Every episode will offer valuable insights, from how to identify the signs (there's more than just redness) to how to avoid triggers that can set off flushing and blushing. …

Earlier this year I mentioned something called the 'washout effect'. One of our listeners asked what that means, so here goes: This phrase describes what can happen when emulsifiers penetrate into fatty lipids between cells in the skin's barrier (s…