The Par Olive Podcast

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Olivia Boyd-Smith is a beauty writer and founder of ingestible beauty brand PEARL by Par Olive. Each episode will cover all things beauty and wellness with industry leading experts to inspire you on your unique beauty and wellness journey.


    • Sep 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Skincare Advice with Sydney's Favourite Skin Aesthetician Diandra Politano

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 44:02


    Diandra Politano is a household name in Australia, working with some of the biggest influencers, media and partnering with brands such as Estée Lauder. With a waitlist to see clients now spanning into late 2022, its safe to say Diandra Politano is in (very) high demand. In this episode, Diandra and I discuss how she started her career in beauty, her thoughts on skincare misinformation on social media, how to create a skincare regime, and her favourite skincare ingredients. Enjoy! Find Diandra Politano: https://www.diandrapolitano.com Products Mentioned: https://diandra-politano-home-care.myshopify.com

    Microbiome Of You Skin, And Why It Matters with Pharmacist & Founder of Gallinée Dr.Marie Drago

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 24:18


    Today I am joined by French Pharmacist Dr. Marie Drago - the Founder of Gallinée Skincare. A line powered by prebiotics, probiotics and lactic acid to nourish and protect the skin's good bacteria. Together we discuss the skin's microbiome - what it is exactly, and how it can influence our skin health, why good bacteria is crucial for glowing, healthy skin, how we can balance the PH level of our skin, and what nutrients will help to achieve a healthy gut microbiome. Find Gallinée on Instagram: @gallinee_beaute Products mentioned: https://www.mecca.com.au/gallinee/face-vinegar/V-812594.html

    Balancing Motherhood & Business, Beauty Tips, Micro-needling Benefits & Life Lessons Along The Way with CEO Beauty Bio Jamie O'Banion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 65:22


    Jamie O'Banion is a true powerhouse - the Founder and CEO of global beauty brand Beauty Bio, a wife and mother of three. Jamie's launch into the beauty industry started from a young age - with her family owned cosmetic lab that works on some of the biggest beauty names in the industry. In 2011, Jamie went onto launch Beauty Bio - a brand rooted in the belief of truth in beauty - leading with transparency and efficacy. In this conversation, Jamie and I discuss how she built the Beauty Bio brand, balancing motherhood and business, her wellness hacks, and how microneedling will truly transform your skin. Instagram: @beautybio @jamieobanion Products mentioned: Glo Pro: https://www.mecca.com.au/beautybio/glopro-facial-microneedling-regeneration-tool/I-045446.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwmeiIBhA6EiwA-uaeFSKa_6p3smxl-G8f8gSxYEOYuaCNf5sOwEtNeOe7OhKTbTF8dIXTshoCP3MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    Tactics For Success as a Brand Founder, Career & Beauty Advice With Ultra Violette Co-Founder Ava Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 33:38


    In this episode, I am joined by the Co-founder of Ultra Violette, Ava Mathews. Ava's career has always been rooted in beauty - from MECCA, to Napoleon Perdis and Rationale, she's exceptionally well versed in the industry, which was the perfect launch pad to pioneer the SPF space with Ultra Violette. Together, we discuss how she launched her brand, the Gwyneth/ Vogue SPF moment that caused waves in the beauty industry, the difference between chemical and physical SPF filters, how Ultra Violette pioneered the shift with SPF as an everyday skincare staple, and advice for young budding entrepreneurs, and beauty advice she would give her younger self. Find Ava on Instagram @avamatthews (double T!) Products mentioned: - Ultra Violette SHOP https://www.sephora.com.au/brands/ultra-violette?dxid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcfybRXhPp0rSAT_p9lsiDW54ZvH1rlfDYp9KvSTMG7DJdgdive0RT-BoC0-oQAvD_BwE&dxgaid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcfybRXhPp0rSAT_p9lsiDW54ZvH1rlfDYp9KvSTMG7DJdgdive0RT-BoC0-oQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcfybRXhPp0rSAT_p9lsiDW54ZvH1rlfDYp9KvSTMG7DJdgdive0RT-BoC0-oQAvD_BwE

    Holistic Dermatology & Anti-Aging Treatments with Dermatologist Dr. Shyamalar Gunatheesan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 53:01


    In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shyamalar Gunatheesan - Australia's leading Dermatologist. Dr Gunatheesan studied a Bachelor of Science, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Melbourne. During her degree she spent a year at Harvard University studying Genetic Research. Now a fellow of the Australasian Collage of Dermatologists, a consultant Dermatologist at The Skin Health institute, and Founding Dermatologist at ODE Dermatology in Melbourne. Together, we discuss the best anti-aging dermatology treatments, how nutrition impacts skin health and the treatments to achieve optimal skin health in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Find Dr. Shyamalar Gunatheesan on Instagram @dyshyammi_dermatologist & @odedermatology Enjoy! Products mentioned: Rationale Skincare SHOP Light Stim LED SHOP Life Extension Supplements SHOP

    Dermatologist Developed Products, Wellness & Supplement Advice with Goldfaden MD Co-Founders Lisa & Lauren Goldfaden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 43:36


    In this episode, I am joined by Lisa and Lauren Goldfaden, the Co-Founders of Goldfaden MD - the first dermatologist developed natural skincare line. Goldfaden MD was created by Lisa's father, and Lauren's father in law, after working for over 50 years in Dermatology and failing to find a natural, yet highly effective skincare line to rival in practice treatments in the comfort of your own home. Together, we discuss their lifestyle and wellness hacks, food and supplements Dr. Goldfaden swears by for optimal health, the development of the Doctor Scrub, & beauty advice they would share with their younger selves. Products mentioned: - The Doctor Scrub by Goldfaden MD SHOP Enjoy! X

    The Par Olive Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 0:56


    Tune into The Par Olive Podcast hosted by Olivia Boyd-Smith - premiering July 6th!

    Launching Your Dream Business & A Partnership with Gwyneth Paltrow - CEO Juice Beauty Karen Behnke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 43:59


    In this episode, I am joined by Karen Behnke - the CEO and Founder Juice Beauty, which was named the OG pioneer of clean beauty by Forbes, Elle and Cosmopolitan. In 2005 Karen launched Juice Beauty after failing to find active, clean skincare throughout her first pregnancy. In 2016, Karen and the Juice beauty team collaborated with Gwyneth Paltrow for the Goop by Juice Beauty skincare line and the Juice Beauty Phyto-pigment collection - a clean yet luxurious collection of colour cosmetics. Now, Juice Beauty is taking organic skincare a step further with the Juice Beauty Farm - a sustainable farm owned by the brand to grow and harvest the active ingredients utilised in their line. In this conversation Karen shares her go-to wellness advice, how she started her first businesses with very limited capital, advice for young female entrepreneurs, why clean beauty is something we should all be incorporating into our regime, and the one ingredient in skincare we should all try to avoid. Products mentioned: Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel SHOP Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SHOP Enjoy! X

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