Skincare Secrets

The term “flaky” should be associated with a tasty pie crust, not skin. But dry, flaky, itchy and sometimes painful, skin patches happen. Tune and find out how to heal dry skin patches and understand the underlying causes.

Your skin sheds 30,000 to 40,000 dead cells hourly. Just imagine the build up in your pores when they mix with sebum, makeup and impurities. What happens when you don’t exfoliate to get rid of those dead skin cells? So, what is an exfoliator and what does it do? Tune in and get a handle on exfoliating.

A cleanser cleans the skin. A moisturizer adds moisture to the skin. But what about toner...what is a toner? Listen and learn about what a toner is and what it does.

Like it or not, the #1 factor in skin aging is unprotected sun exposure. It makes up 80%- 90% of skin aging like the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and dark spots! And sunscreen provides skin with the protection it needs. Tune in and find out about SPF.

We’ve all seen it, and we want it––gorgeous glowing skin! Glowing skin is dewy and moist, never dry, dehydrated, flaky or dull. So what exactly does it take to get glowing skin? These five skin healthy habits will give you a glowing complexion! Tune in and get these 5 habits.

Affecting up to 50 million Americans annually, acne is the most common skin condition. And when stress skyrockets, our acne condition also gets worse. It’s time to tackle the question, “Are stress breakouts real?” Listen and learn about stress breakouts and their treatments.

“What?!! These eye bags are so big, the airline is going to charge me extra!” No one wants the appearance and company of puffy, baggy eyes. Here’s the lowdown on under eye bag causes and treatment options to lighten your eye baggage. Tune in and lighten up those eye bags!

Freckles are fashionable and hot right now. But sometimes it’s a love or hate relationship with these specks of different color skin. So just what are freckles? And how do you get rid of them if you want seamless skin color? Tune in and get the scoop on freckles.

Dull, acne prone, and aging skin need a healing antidote––welcome antioxidants. It’s time to understand the benefits of antioxidants for skin and how to make the most of them in your skincare routine. Tune in and find out why you need antioxidants in your skincare routine!

Here’s the truth about skin texture: EVERYONE has it, and it’s 100% normal. In reality, no one’s skin texture is as smooth as it looks online! Skin texture is natural, but you can still improve the look for your skin and improve skin texture. Listen to find out how to improve skin texture.

Acne technically refers to different types of breakouts. That’s right—there’s not just one type of pimple. So, what’s the big deal and big difference: blackheads vs whiteheads? Well, a lot. Tune in and find out.

If you've struggled with acne, you’ve heard this advice: drink more water! Suspicious! The idea of water as a catch-all miracle for better skin isn’t exactly new, but let’s look at the logic behind it.

Picture this: that online skincare order you made last week just arrived. Exciting! You’ve got everything and can’t wait to use them all. The best thing to do is to use them all immediately—right?! Wrong! Tune in and find out why and where you need to patch test your skincare products.

Where isn’t hyaluronic acid today? It’s in cleansers, sheet masks, moisturizers, and serums. It’s definitely a skincare A-Lister ingredient. But let’s look beyond its popularity. Listen in and learn about its benefits and drawbacks.

Marula oil is another African-sourced oil with a long history of use as a beauty oil. It’s a lot like argan oil’s older sibling—they have similar benefits, but enough of their own unique abilities to make them different. Listen in and find out the differences.

Bentonite clay is the reason why “clay masks” work so well for skin. But, what is bentonite clay? And what makes a bentonite clay mud mask different from just any old dirt? A lot, in fact. Tune in and find out!

When it comes to skincare, pH can make or break a product. More importantly, your skin pH can make or break your skin. That sounds serious because it is serious.

Is my skin purging or breaking out? Let’s talk about how you can tell the difference. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the clinical skincare brand Open Formula. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Is the ‘clean beauty’ movement just trendy hype? And is ‘clean’ skincare really better than clinical skincare? Tune in and find out! Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the clinical skincare brand Open Formula. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

From aging skin to acne prone skin, face masks deliver dramatic results. Tune in and out what mask is right for you. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the clinical skincare brand Open Formula. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Chemical peels are one of the most popular skin treatments across the country, and for good reason. Tune in to find out if a peel is right for you. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the clinical skincare brand Open Formula. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Peptides are a must have for your skincare routine. But what, exactly, are they? Let's talk about it! Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the clinical skincare brand Open Formula. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Are you holding back on using Retinol because you think you are too young? Retinol is the gold standard in skincare. Tune in to find out when you can start to use it. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the clinical skincare brand Open Formula. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Here are 3 tips to make sure next time you see an esthetician (whenever that is) you have a great experience. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator - helping you master your skincare regimen for beautiful, healthy skin. He is also the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Stuck indoors? Adjust your skincare routine! Here are 3 tips. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator - helping you master your skincare regimen for beautiful, healthy skin. He is also the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Can you get Coronavirus from your beauty products? Should you disinfect your beauty products? That's what we'll talk about today! Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator - helping you master your skincare regimen for beautiful, healthy skin. He is also the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

How will your skin change? How will you feel, more importantly? Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Why soap & water work better than hand sanitizer against coronavirus. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

How to make DIY hand sanitizer in 1 Minute. Without rubbing alcohol. To protect yourself from Corona virus. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Retinol almighty. And different retinoids are the most powerful skincare ingredients. We’ll cover what they are and how to use them. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

After a recent video shoot, the actors took their makeup off so easily. Here is how. Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Answering a number of questions about skincare regimens. A new format today! Damyan Nikolov is a skincare formulator, also a host and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

This episode is a reaction video Damyan recently did to Matthew Noszca's nighttime skincare routine. Different format than usual. We'd love to get your feedback. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. Over 500,000 people have used his products. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Should you use wipes to remove makeup? Let's talk about the the pros & cons. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. Over 500,000 people have used his products. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Can those foods really be better than skincare ingredients? We actually don’t have to answer that because they are not mutually exclusive. Let’s make your superskin smoothie. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. Over 500,000 people have used his products. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Yes, there is a surefire way to stop breakouts on your period. And a number of good practices to prevent them. Tune in to find out. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. Over 500,000 people have used his products. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Does your favorite hot beverage help or hurt your skin? We’ll find out today. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. Over 500,000 people have used his products. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Build your new regimen at https://www.openformula.com/regimen Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Your skincare regimen is not a series of products you use. It’s about the functions these products serve. And there are only 3 of them. If a product doesn’t serve any of them, it probably doesn’t belong in your regimen. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. Over 500,000 people have used his products. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

What’s your relationship with your skin? People generally fall into three categories when it comes to that. Only one of them is a happy place! Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Some say it moisturizes. Some say it can cause inflammation. So ADD or REMOVE from your skincare regimen? Tune in to find out Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Are we putting ourselves in danger by circumventing animal testing before skincare products reach humans? Why do big beauty brands still test on animals - do they really care about your safety, or is there a profit motivation? Listen to find out. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

How do scarves & hats affect your skin? What about the winter weather? Learn 5 tips to minimize the negative impact winter has on your skin. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Lose the ASAP attitude when it comes to skincare. ASAP : -). What happens when you overdo skincare wanting quick results? And how long should you expect for skincare to show results? Let’s find out. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Reach out at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

My top 5 anti-aging ingredient recommendations (or rather ingredient types). You look good as you are, but if you need a little boost for your skin, these should be part of your anti-aging routine. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Acne scars can be stubborn. But with the right tools, we can be more stubborn. Let's learn what makes these scars tick and find out what ingredients will set them straight once and for all. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Silicone has a less-than-good reputation in the skincare world. But is there any reason for it? Or have we sounded the alarm too swiftly? Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

I sat down with YouTube skincare sensation Hyram to hear how he educates his viewers, his favorite ingredients/ones to avoid, and his personal philosophy in going about choosing products. He also gives insight on problems with the industry and toxic mindsets in the skincare community. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Underneath marketing, eye-grabbing packages, and empty promises, most skincare companies fall flat. Here's my approach to mixing products with intention. No claims. No tall stories. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Good and bad news for drinkers on the skincare front: Some drinks are bound to incite chaos for your complexion, while others can provide unique, little-known benefits. Let's go through some common drinks of choice and carry out a verdict on each. So pour up and knock back an extra-special edition of Skincare Secrets. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

What won't women do for long, luxurious lashes? Latisse is an easy, almost guaranteed solution. But there is plenty to consider before cracking open that magic jar. In this episode, we'll look at the risks, benefits, and pinpoint some worthwhile alternatives. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov

Meat, veggies, sugar, fruit, dairy, what on earth do we have to eat to get glowing skin? We'll take a look at the three most popular diets in the US to see which one is most likely to help your skin reap rewards. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of Open Formula - clinical skincare for every budget. Check it out at https://www.openformula.com Ask him anything at ask@openformula.com or on Instagram @damyannikolov