Skincare With Friends: Recent Episodes
Nia Patten
Two friends from Wales having a good chat about skincare. Join us on Instagram or at the Skincare with Friends Facebook group
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 skincare ingredients and science https://www.instagram.com/scamander14/. He also has an amazing sunscreen database on his site where you can search for sunscreens under different categories like "eye sting" "contains alcohol" and many more. Visit Julians site and show him some love https://scamander14.com/!
Come and find us at our site and socials. Read the transcript at https://skincarewithfriends.com/julian-sass-sunscreens/, find us on socials- @NiaPattenLooks, @Natalie SWF and @Skincare With Friends. Check out Perditas.co.uk for Natalie's beautiful shop
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 acne.
Read the transcript at https://skincarewithfriends.com/best-skincare-products-2023-top-20/, find us on socials- @NiaPattenLooks, @Natalie SWF and @Skincare With Friends. Check out Perditas.co.uk for Natalie's beautiful shop
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.
Here are the brands-
Bask candles
Library Apothecary
Understory Botanicals
The Goodwash
Lengbox
Freya and Bailey
Crow and Pebble
Perfumer H
Caroline Hirons Skin Rocks
Dieux
Currentbody
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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 Agent Orange, one of the worst carcinogens known to man. We think it's important we all understand that in order to have safe cosmetics, there was not inconsiderable human suffering.
Lots of information for the podcast was obtained from a book called "Acres of Skin" by Allen Hornblum in 1998.
Find the write up on SkincarewithFriends.com with references, find us on our socials @niapattenlooks, @skincarewithfriends and @natalieswf.
Look for the Leodus Jones Facebook group to support sufferers https://www.facebook.com/Leodus.Jones.
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 experimented on humans and animals with a total disregard for the safety and comfort of his subjects. This is the first part of our podcast about him and the experiments he performed at Holmesburg prisoners. Beware if you are of a sensitive nature.
Lots of information for the podcast was obtained from a book called "Acres of Skin" by Allen Hornblum in 1998.
Find the write up on SkincarewithFriends.com with references, find us on our socials @niapattenlooks, @skincarewithfriends and @natalieswf.
Look for the Leodus Jones Facebook group to support sufferers.
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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 that are risky, head to skincarewithfriends.com.
Find us at our Skincare with Friends Facebook group, Instagram and Tiktok.
Support our podcast by buying us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/skincarewithfriends
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 products we mention so you don’t have to remember everything https://skincarewithfriends.com/how-to-remove-blackheads-permanently/
Find us at our Skincare with Friends Facebook group, Instagram and Tiktok.
Support our podcast by buying us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/skincarewithfriends
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 podcast at our website Skincarewithfriends.com with links to all the products we mention. Find us on Insta at Skincare with Friends, NiaPattenLooks and SkincareWithFriendsNat, TikTok Skincarewithfriends and Natalieswf, Facebook group is SkincarewithFriends. Any questions please ask, we love questions!
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 @skincarewithfriends on Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok to see our cool UV camera videos
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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 TikTok
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.
Nia and Natalie take a fun look at what the studies say about UVA protection around the world, find out the difference between UVA PF and PPD PF and hear about the best products available to prevent pigmentation and aging.
Read our accompanying blog post to see the graphs and references and get a full explanation that you can read at your leisure at skincarewithfriends.com and give us feedback at our Skincare with Friends Facebook group. Don't forget a nice review on Apple :-)
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.com
Image credit- Gordon, J. R., & Brieva, J. C. (2012). Unilateral dermatoheliosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 366(16), e25.
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
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've got you sorted.
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 science. Find us at our Skincare with Friends social channels and the transcript on skincarewithfriends.com
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!
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 appreciate it!
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 organise your routine.
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
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 to skincarewithfriends.com for the transcript and references. Find us on Instagram- @skincarewithfriends, @niapattenlooks and @natswf, join our Facebook group. like and subscribe, comment- we really appreciate it
!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 assault towards the end of the podcast at about the hour mark. Hope you enjoy! To find the references head to skincarewithfriends.com and connect with us on our Skincare with Friends Facebook group and Instagram. Please like and subscribe, it means a lot to us.
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 us on Instagram and Facebook
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 peelies to Hydroquinone safety.
Head to @dermatica.skin, @dr_baldeep and @skincarewithfriends
We have an awesome discount code for our listeners to get money off their Dermatica treatment.
Dermatica are offering the first month free for all new customers but we’ve also got a special code to share with you which gives 10% off your second month! Head over to Dermatica.co.uk and use my code SKINCAREWITHFRIENDS10 or
follow the link below and your exclusive Skincare with Friends discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
UK - https://dermati.ca/31j
US - https://dermati.ca/hht
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.
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 Instagram and join our Facebook group
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.
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 transcript, head to Skincarewithfriends.com
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
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
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 our new site skincarewithfriends.com for the transcript
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.
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 on The Ordinary head to Deciem .com, Deciemchatroom.com or Beautyblogwales.com.
Natalie is back with a podcast about exercise and skincare. Find out more of the Skincare with Friends Facebook group
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 mentioned in the Skincare with Friends Facebook group. Find Fiona at Harley Street Emporium online and on Instagram
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 barrier. This is the first interview on Skincare with Friends, so super exciting. Join us on the SWF Facebook group where we will be joined by Rene and she's looking forward to answering your questions.
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
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.
Today we're talking about super expensive, highly rated, melasma peel- Cosmelan. Does it work? or is it just a marketing ploy?
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
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
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
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
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
Todays skincare chat is on how lockdown has affected our skincare routine for the good and bad...
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.
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.
We all need moisturiser, but it's a bit more complicated than that. Find out how to choose the right moisturiser for you
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.
The clean beauty movement is all we're hearing about at the moment, but what is it and do we need to be involved?
A swim in the sea of misinformation. Toxins are bad, sunscreen is bad, the sun is good, alkaline is good, cancer, toxins, vaccines... How do you tell what is dangerous misinformation? We take a fun look at some of the craziest wellness nonsense
Today we're having a further look into the treatment of hyperpigmentation, prescription medication, chemical peels, laser etc.
Today we talk about botox and fillers, are they good? is it ok to do them long term? where can you go wrong. we have all seen bad fillers but I'm betting there are plenty of celebs who have treatment done well and you never even noticed...
This week we talk about which ingredients we want in our sunscreen and which ones we need to avoid. Which products we love and are nice to wear. Loads of information on our Skincare with Friends Facebook group also!
We go over the recent scientific study that shows some evidence that sunscreen chemicals may go into your bloodstream. What exactly does this mean and how can we keep ourselves safe?
Today we talk about the dreaded undereye area, the most difficult to treat and also the first place raging shows. Is there anything we can do to actually brighten up tired peepers and improve dark circles?
Today we delve into our skincare history, our favourite skincare, our must haves and what we would bring to a desert island with us
A look at the scientific evidence around the effect diet has on the skin's health. There is some interesting and potentially life changing stuff you need to know. Promise it's not entirely full of boring facts!
Today we're talking about Asian and Korean skincare. Asian skincare has a different philosophy to that of Western skincare and quite often better products. Find out how to make it work for you.
Sensitive skin is a real pain, we go through why it happens, what you can do about it and skincare recommendations to try. Join us at the Skincare with Friends Facebook group and Instagram to chat more and find all the information mentioned in files in the Facebook group
Today we talk about cleansers in a bit more detail and give our product recommendations. Also introduce the Cleanser Masterlist, available on our Patreon page- https://www.patreon.com/Skincarewithfriends
Part 2 Brandon Truaxe's The Ordinary Chatroom Q&A The second part of our Deciem podcast commemorating the late Brandon Truaxe. Today we talk about his take on Ordinary regimens, pigmentation, what to do with a whopping zit and more. A little NSFW FYI!
Last week I met Sam in the flesh and absorbed her knowledge like a sponge and today we're relaying famous dermatologist, Sam Bunting's, top skincare tips for acne, melanoma, layering, oils, cleansing... There are some surprising revelations. Maybe a little NSFW...
Today we are talking about the late, great skincare legend Brandon Truaxe. The founder of The Ordinary, genius, figure of controversy was taken from us recently and we talk about the legacy he left and remember him the way he used to be- brilliant.
This week is all about ethical choices in skincare, what to consider, which brands are bad, which are good and a bit more about Kat Von D...
Some skincare costs hundreds of pounds, is it worth the price? we take a look at the most expensive skincare on the market and try to figure out if it's worth the money (it's not!). Head to our Instagram for more chat
This week we go through the entire The Ordinary skincare catalogue and, bit by bit, how to put together a routine for yourself.
Today we're going seasonal. Black Friday has just been and gone, we discuss our purchases and how we're going to tackle winter skincare challenges. Lots of product info at @skincarewithfriends Instagram
This week we talk about the swine that is eczema. A life long condition for sufferers and difficult to treat. We go through why you get it, how to prevent it, how to treat it, all options you might not have heard of and some good skincare to help support the condition. (The study I talked about with all the information is by Tess McPherson(2016). Current Understanding in Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis. Indian journal of dermatology, 61(6), 649-655.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5122281/)
Natalie talks about her cool dietary supplements for maximum skin (and rest of her) health. There are loads of cool things you can try to feed your skin from the inside, we sniff them all and tell you how to make the best smoothies. Also Nat gets her Flavanone Mud on...
Today we talk about acids, also go into the recent Sunday Riley scandal, facial hair, peptides and eyebrows. Find out which acid s best for your skin and how to use them, also hear about the new wonder acids on the market. Apologies for the background children and cats
This week we are myth busting. What are the deeply held, deeply flawed views that we all have and why are they wrong? The usual humorous informal chat on skincare and our lives. Come and find us on @skincarewithfriends Instagram for pictures and facts
Today we are talking about teen skin and acne. The teenage years can bring changes, some of those changes require skincare. Funny chat about how to deal with young skin issues
We all have a smug friend who does nothing in the way of beauty and still looks fabulous. Is that friend right? Do we even need to use skincare and beauty products? We have a good old chin wag and try and decide. The usual slightly NSFW funny chat from Skincare With Friends- Nia Patten and Natalie
Today we find out what the experts have to say about facial treatments. What do dermatologists think about spa treatments, luxury skincare and anti ageing treatments in general.
A funny chat about skincare. We answer your questions on The Ordinary, Niacinamide, Retinoids, you name it. A good old silly chat that is about skincare and pretty much everything else you can think of. Come and visit us on Instagram @skincarewithfriends and see pictures and more information on the products we've talked about this week
Today we are talking about a surefire way to reverse ageing- retinoids. We're talking about what to use, how to use it, why you need it. The usual funny unscripted nonsense also. Head to @skincarewithfriends on Instagram also for full product information and to ask questions, we love them! * For some reason the podcast ends rather abruptly, it's only missing about a minute, we'll recap next time, huge apologies!
Today Nia and Natalie talk answer listener’s questions. Do we really need to cleanse, tone and moisturise? What the heck is a toner. Head to our Instagram @skincarewithfriends for more info, product tips and everything else we forgot to mention.
Some things just really get up our noses! Find out what nefarious and dodgy skincare care products and tactics are doing our nut in. Funny and honest chat about skincare.
Funny beauty and skincare chat. Today we're having a big old chat about the nightmare of adult acne and how to treat it.
Pigmentation chit chat. Today we are chatting about all the skincare and treatments available to help with melanoma and pigmentation. Nat will be telling us what products she uses that have helped. Expect some mild rudeness. Also check out our Instagram- @skincarewithfriends for pictures and more product information