Skincare With Friends

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.

40. 7 Skins by Nia Patten

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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?

Vitamin C- The science behind it and which product is the best

Why you should use tretinoin and how to incorporate it into your skincare routine

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.