Podcast appearances and mentions of rachael pontillo

A couple of months ago, I discussed black seed oil benefits on the podcast and was taken aback by the response I received! So many listeners were eager to learn more about black cumin oil and whether it would be a good fit to help support their chronic skin condition.If you're dealing with rashed, itchy skin or even hair shedding, black cumin seed oil might just be the skincare ingredient to provide some relief.Black seed oil has a long history of efficacy across various different cultures. Its active component, thymoquinone, has antimocrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal and antiparasitic properties! It is also loaded with essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins that promote better skin health.Black cumin seed oil is also typically well-tolerated, even amongst those with sensitive skin!Which is one of the main reasons we put it into all our DermaQuell skin creams.Since I got so many questions after I posted the first episode on this topic, I decided to bring in my friend and natural skincare expert Rachael Pontillo to discuss the star component of black seed oil (thymoquinone), how to use this oil safely, what to look for when choosing products, possible antimicrobial effects of black cumin seed oil, and much more!In This Episode:Black seed oil benefits (and its active constituent thymoquinone)Who should NOT use black cumin oil?Medication interactions with black cumin seed oilDON'T apply black seed oil in these areasBlack cumin seed oil + hair lossHow long before you see results with black seed oil?Benefits of black cumin seed oil for your skin if you have vitiligoHow to choose the best black cumin seed oil for skinDiluting black seed oil (so it doesn't massively irritate your skin)Why we added black seed oil to DermaQuell skin creamsQuotes“In general, there is very low toxicity risk with this ingredient [black cumin seed oil], both when taken internally as directed and when applied topically. And it's just beneficial for a lot of different conditions, and it's a very low risk of allergy in general.”“It's pretty cool that thymoquinone has an antihistamine effect, which can help with the swelling and help calm reaction-prone skin too…If you were to look up studies, it has always been considered a good candidate for something to help with these common topical skin issues such as minor irritations, rashes, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, even certain things that have a bacterial or a fungal component because the black cumin seed oil does have antimicrobial properties.”LinksDermaQuell Daily Butter – https://www.quellshop.com/products/daily-butterDermaQuell Nourish Butter – https://www.quellshop.com/products/nourish-butterDermaQuell Z+ Rebuilder – https://www.quellshop.com/products/z-rebuilderSave 15% on the Ultimate Quell kit which includes all 3 skin creams (2oz jars)OR get the Quell skincare sample pack which includes all three creams for just $12.95 PLUS free shipping and a $12.95 store credit (especially if you are nervous about purchasing a full product without trying it first)!

Rachael Pontillo is a functional nutrition practitioner and a licensed aesthetician, herbalist and skincare formulator. She teaches women how to make their own products without synthetic ingredients that do more harm than good. Anti-aging is hijacking young women's lives as they strive for an unattainable beauty standard that cannot be bought. Rachael teaches you how to age gracefully by doing less and allowing your skin to go through its natural cycles.    When buying any product it is important to identify harmful ingredients masquerading as Vitamins because they just do not offer the same nutrients as a natural source would. Many of these synthetic compounds have not been around long enough to even know what the long term effects are.    Rachael teaches you what to look for and what to avoid. Ultimately though, she encourages you to ask yourself, why do you need any product at all? If you are spending money, time and energy using products that are harmful and really cannot stop the aging product, what is the purpose? By focusing on a healthy lifestyle, instead of relying on products,  you can boost your skin's natural ability to heal itself without expensive or harmful intervention and age gracefully.   Takeaways: [4:30] Anti-aging is an unattainable marketing message and it's harmful to younger woman [6:45] In-Vitro research does not necessarily translate to regular usage of a product on humans [8:30] Your skin takes in nutrients from the food you eat not the products you put on it [11:00] Products using ascorbic acid will oxidize on the skin's surface and won't be absorbed  [13:00] If a vitamin was synthesized in a lab it is misleading to market them as natural [16:30] Rose hip. citrus and berry extracts are a great resource for natural Vitamins for skin [18:20] Retinols are actually very irritating and are banned by many ingredient safety sites [22:00] Natural products have shorter shelf lives because they avoid preservatives [23:15] Beauty is NOT pain! You should never need a day off from your products if they are safe [27:00] Exfoliating your face can cause damage and should not be done more than twice month [29:30] Dry brushing is a great way to exfoliate your body [34:00] Since the weather affects your skin your skincare routine may change with every season   Mentioned in This Episode: https://createyourskincare.com  https://skinwellnesspro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelpontillo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticallyHaute/ Free Gift or Offer Link:https://createyourskincare.com/4-step-balanced-skincare-regimen/ Twitter: “They have been preserved so strongly, so that by the time you get them, sometimes 3 to 5 years after they were manufactured, that's not great. There is nothing fresh about it. There is nothing about it that is going to get into the skin and your skin is going to be like, “Oh this is what I need!”, because the skin doesn't take in nutrients like that, it takes in nutrients from  the food you eat.” [8:30]   “Our skin's barrier is primarily a lipid matrix, it's meant to keep things out. So anything that is water soluble is going to have a harder time getting in on its own.”  [10:57]   “Is this skin care as in nutrients or is this a lab experiment going on on our faces? Where these ingredients have been synthesized and they haven't really been around long enough to really know what is the long term effect of this.”  [12:30]   “When we force exfoliation, what it does is it exposes cells, that are not fully developed yet, to the elements.”  [18:40]   Podcast Disclaimer:  https://resources.thespadr.com/the-womans-doctor/#disclaimer

Rachael Pontillo joins me for an insightful conversation on the skincare industry, what one ingredient natural products to consider using to support your skin during recovery, what to avoid at all costs and she shares some powerful insights that will help us all protect going forward. Rachael is a IAHC and AADP Board Certified International Health Coach, Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner, Licensed Aesthetician, best selling author of 'Love your Skin, Love Yourself'; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She has treated many TSW clients, supporting their journey to skin health.. and Rachael has the most beautiful skin imaginable... so she definitely knows her stuff! Resources Instagram: @rachaelpontillo Web: createyourskincare.com Web for skin care and health coaches: skinwellnesspro.com Hydrosols, hydrolates, herbal waters

This is a two-part interview! Check out part 1 by clicking HERE! Today I continue my conversation with Rachael Pontillo all about holistic skincare and yes, why order matters when it comes to layering on products. My guest today, Rachael Pontillo, is a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. She is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Join us as we continue the discussion on what to look for when choosing a holistic and herbal skincare regime along with HOW to use it. What's your favorite skincare ingredient? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Issues with exfoliants + anti-aging skincare products (that no one tells you) Why hydration is important for your products to even work What order should you put your products on Different DIY at-home face masks that are single-ingredient + simple Opinions on the gold-standard of vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid Quotes “It's a tricky thing because vitamin C can also help the skin repair after sun damage. But depending on the type of vitamin C you get, which you might not know just from looking at the label, not all of it is the kind that actually can absorb into the deeper layers. Some of it stays on the surface where it oxidizes. And then if it comes into contact with the sun, you get a magnified sun response, which can be problematic. [36:11] So, I have an unpopular opinion about hyaluronic acid. I'm not a fan... And for those of you who don't know, hyaluronic acid is something that does naturally occur in the skin. However, there's no evidence that shows that if you apply it topically that you're increasing the skin level of hyaluronic acid." [42:24] "I always say that your skincare routine is as personalized, needs to be as personalized as your diet. Every person needs different things at different times of life. So, you've got to figure out what works for you. It usually really does help by just stripping it back, simplifying it to almost nothing. [53:45] Links Find Rachael online HERE Create Your Skincare Nutritional Aesthetics DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR FREE GIFT! Free DIY skincare course, Boutique Skincare Basics--learn what you need to know if you want to make your own products to make sure you're using the right ingredients for your skin and doing it safely--plus you'll learn to make a simple, custom cleansing oil and moisturizer! Purchase her books: Love Your Skin, Love Yourself and The Sauce Code Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show episode 114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 145: The Problem With Sensitive Skincare Products No One Talks About w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 160: How To Care For Rosacea Skin To Avoid More Redness w/ Rachael Pontillo Follow Rachael on Instagram I Facebook I Twitter I Youtube

Skincare can be confusing. What are the steps to putting everything on? Do we even need a multi-step regimen? My guest today will discuss the differences in ingredients and why she thinks we need to trim our care routines down. [smart_track_player url=] Or, listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Subscribe on Android My guest today, Rachael Pontillo, is a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. She is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Join us as we discuss what to look for when choosing a holistic and herbal skincare regime along with HOW to use it. What's your favorite skincare regimen? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What should you look for when choosing skincare? Why fancy cleansers are a WASTE of your money Why some preservatives aren't necessarily bad Quotes “Unfortunately, a lot of the products that are in big cosmetics are intended to create some sort of a temporary visual effect so that you think you're getting results, but in the long run, it's not doing you any good because they want you to keep buying products.” [5:26] "It's not uncommon to see a preservative in a hydrosol. Not all preservatives are bad. It is a water. So, anytime you have a product with water, that means that the potential for microbial growth is there. So, I don't want people getting caught up in this notion that their skincare has to be preservative free, and then get something that hasn't been preserved properly. [29:31] Links Find Rachael online HERE Create Your Skincare Nutritional Aesthetics DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR FREE GIFT! Free DIY skincare course, Boutique Skincare Basics--learn what you need to know if you want to make your own products to make sure you're using the right ingredients for your skin and doing it safely--plus you'll learn to make a simple, custom cleansing oil and moisturizer! Purchase her books: Love Your Skin, Love Yourself and The Sauce Code Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show episode 114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 145: The Problem With Sensitive Skincare Products No One Talks About w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 160: How To Care For Rosacea Skin To Avoid More Redness w/ Rachael Pontillo Follow Rachael on Instagram I Facebook I Twitter I Youtube

If you are tired of expensive skincare products that don't do what they claim, it could be time to make your own with programs and workshops taught by Rachael Pontillo, a multi-disciplinary functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, herbalist; and skincare formulator and educator. She shares her training and experience with you at createyourskincare.com.   Rachael is a true expert when it comes to achieving and maintaining healthy, clear, vibrant skin, a natural way. Rachael's passion for skincare developed after years of teenage trauma from being stared at by strangers, judged only on her looks, and told by her parents she'd “grow out of” her bad acne. Sadly, her breakouts persisted well into her thirties because her body didn't respond to conventional products, fad diets, or generic adult advice or sympathy. When she realized that so many others had lived the same experience, she took matters into her own hands/ literally. Watch Rachael as she demonstrates and explains products we can all make in the comfort of our home on my YouTube channel .   When she changed her diet and began making her own organic skincare products, Rachael was able to reclaim the skin she was born with, and the self-esteem she thought she'd lost.

Did you know that our eyes are an extension of the brain? It's true! And in many cases, products that are safe to use on the rest of the body aren't safe for use around the eyes. My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Rachael is also my good friend. Join us as we talk about why certain products should never be used around the eyes, as well as ingredients to watch out for. Have you ever experienced side effects using a product not specifically for the eye area? Tell me about it in the comments! In this episode: Why you should be wary of applying certain things around your eyes Red flag ingredients to avoid in creams applied around the eyes Are essential oils safe for use in the eye area (even in products)? Surprising Information about safety testing Quotes “Essential oils are something that really are not meant to be around the eye area.” [12:53] “Synthetic fragrances are the number one cause of skin, eye, and respiratory irritant and allergic reactions.” [17:56] Links Find Rachael online Create Your Skincare Nutritional Aesthetics Interested in trying Rachael's online classes to create your own skincare? Click HERE! Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show episode 114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 145: The Problem With Sensitive Skincare Products No One Talks About w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 160: How To Care For Rosacea Skin To Avoid More Redness w/ Rachael Pontillo Follow Rachael on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

Special Links & Show Notes 1 in 2 adults has "skin issues"--from acne to eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and beyond. Even if you've cut out "inflammatory" foods like gluten and dairy, if your gut, hormones, brain health, or liver are out of balance, then your skin may show it. Holistic skincare expert Rachael Pontillo [...]

Are you looking for more natural and alternative ways to calm skin affected by rosacea? Today, we'll be talking about the dos and don'ts when it comes to rosacea care: skincare, diet, and more! My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Rachael is also my good friend. Join us as we discuss how to care for rosacea to help avoid more redness. Have you managed to control your rosacea redness? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What does rosacea look and feel like? Causes of rosacea Does rosacea occur in darker skin tones? How to support rosacea skin naturally Face washes you MUST AVOID if you have rosacea What is gua sha and is it safe for people with rosacea? Quotes “There is a type of acne called acne rosacea where they get pustular acne or papular acne.” [2:24] “I recommend keeping things simple. I do like herbs that have gentle cooling properties, like Aloe vera, marshmallow root is really nice. Calendula is lovely for most people. It is pretty well-tolerated. It's used in a lot of baby products, children's products, you'll even see it in eczema and sensitive skin products.” [15:59] Links Find Rachael online Create Your Skincare Nutritional Aesthetics Interested in trying Rachael's online classes to create your own skincare? Click HERE! Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show episode 114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 145: The Problem With Sensitive Skincare Products No One Talks About w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 136: Alternative Solutions For Rosacea w/ Dr. Peter Lio Follow Rachael on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

Today, I'm joined by Holistic Skincare Innovator, Formulator, Educator, and skin acceptance and love advocate Rachael Pontillo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theahaxperience/support

There are countless sensitive skincare products available today. For people with skin rashes and dry skin, these products seem like the right fit, because "dry" and "rashes" often go hand in hand with "sensitive". My guest today will debunk this common misconception. My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Rachael is also my good friend. Join us as we talk about the problem with the term "sensitive skin", and how to better recognize and care for your skin type. Has learning your skin type improved your skin health? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Rachael's take on skincare products for sensitive skin How can you identify your skin type? How Rachael helped Jen with her sebaceous gland hyperplasia How to maintain acid mantle of the skin Quotes “Most people are not born with sensitive skin. Most people develop sensitive skin over time from overexposure to things in the environment.” [4:54] “We don't have a skin type. We all have combination skin. We just have to figure out what that combination is.” [18:28] Links Find Rachael online Create Your Skincare Nutritional Aesthetics Interested in trying Rachael's online classes to create your own skincare? Click HERE! Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show episode 114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo Follow Rachael on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

"I used all the products that the celebrities were using... not really understanding that might not be the best quality. " What happens when you don't recognize yourself in the mirror? Rachael Pontillo took her body, and her self image, into her own hands by creating her own skincare solutions. Listen in as she shares her secrets to looking your best, naturally. About Rachael Pontillo: Rachael Pontillo is a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. She is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She’s a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She’s the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics® Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare®. She’s an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient connoisseur, and lifelong learner. About your host Brad Szollose: First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us. From founding partner and CMO of K2 Design, Inc. the first Digital Agency to go public on NASDAQ to international leadership development expert, Brad Szollose has worked with household names like MasterCard, American Management Association and Tony Robbins, to create leadership training programs for a new generation. As a creative director, he has been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands, and website launches. Brad is the recipient of the Corporate Identity Design Award and the Axiom Business Book Award along with various awards for website and print design. As a C-Level executive at K2, his unique management model was awarded the Arthur Andersen New York Enterprise Award for Best Practices in Fostering Innovation Amongst Employees (Workforce Culture). Brad continues to challenge the status quo with his new book, Liquid Leadership 2.0, and his new podcast, Awakened Nation®. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the popularity of natural skincare booming, certain ingredients (like preservatives) have become somewhat taboo. However, as my guest will point out, sometimes natural skincare products do need preservatives.  My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Rachael is also my good friend, and my go-to person to ask about the ingredients in skincare products. Join us as we discuss why preservatives in skincare can be a good thing, and the possible implications if natural skincare products omit preservatives. Do your skincare products contain preservatives? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Info about preservatives in skincare Why some natural skincare products may require preservatives How do you know if there is a preservative in your skincare product? Is there a way for the consumer to know if a company has done adequate testing on their product? Quotes “When a product doesn't have a preservative, some of the signs that tell you that contamination has happened, one of them is separation. And definitely black specs indicates some sort of microbial infestation that has happened, which obviously is a big problem.” [3:55] “Anytime you have water, that is an environment that can breed bacteria, mold and yeast. Any of that can cause problems. That contamination can lead to infection, irritation, all sorts of problems. So we do need a preservative.” [5:19] Links Find Rachael online Create Your Skincare Nutritional Aesthetics Interested in trying Rachael's online classes to create your own skincare? Click HERE! Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo Follow Rachael on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

If you're listening to this podcast, you or someone you know is experiencing angry skin in some form—super dry, red, itchy, burning, cracked, etc. Did you know the ingredients in your skincare products could actually be harming more than they help?   To speak more about this, I am joined by Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner. Rachael is also my good friend, and my go-to person to ask about the ingredients in skincare products—which is actually our focus for this episode. We'll be talking about surprising skincare ingredients that can really aggravate the skin.  Have you reacted unexpectedly to supposedly soothing ingredients in your skin products? Tell us about it in the comments!   In this episode Why products at the drugstore for "sensitive" or irritated skin often make things worse Are mass-produced products actually effective for skin rashes? How to read and understand ingredient labels The most harmful ingredients to look out for in a product   The most harmful ingredients in your skincare products water fragrance (aka parfum) Note: "Unscented" is a fragrance! In cleansers, shampoo, body wash, conditioners: sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES) soap preservatives parabens (methylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben) phenoxyethanol and phenethyl alcohol   Quotes “Colloidal oatmeal is a good example of a natural ingredient that is actually an FDA-approved anti-inflammatory.” [6:04] “Typically, what you see first on an ingredient list is what's primarily in the product, and then it goes down in descending order.” [9:50]  "I don't recommend products containing water for people who have really irritated and angry skin." [17:56] "'Unscented' is a fragrance. 'Fragrance-free' means there's no fragrance." [19:54]   Links RachaelPontillo.com CreateYourSkincare.com NutritionalAesthetics.com Follow Rachael on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Interested in trying Rachael's online classes to create your own skincare? Click HERE!

Welcome to The Tiny Fit Diva Podcast! Kylene Terhune is here every week to bring you an amazing interview with a leader in the world of healthcare! Today in Episode 42 Kylene is talking to Rachael Pontillo about skin issues and skin care products. Rachael really struggled with acne as a teen. She tried many different remedies, eventually learning that skin is best healed from the inside out. Kylene and Rachael have a fascinating conversation about ingredients in skincare products, daily skin routines and overall health.Listen in to learn which at-home remedies are good for the skin and which are best avoided. Rachael recommends using gentle products like honey and oatmeal. And, sugar scrubs may be wonderful for the body, but she wouldn’t recommend using them on your face where your skin is more sensitive. Another really important ingredient to avoid using on your skin is topical Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene. These are unstable, oxide quickly and irritate the skin.What does Rachael do to care for her skin each day? Easy!Morning: splash of water, dry it off, spritz of rose water toner, then a facial oil.Night: remove make up with a facial oil, then shower, then spritz with rosewater, then apply a different oil blend.You can check out Rachael Pontillo at rachaelpontillo.com to learn more. She also has a Facebook Group called Handmade Skincare Enthusiasts here: Handmade Skincare Enthusiasts You can see her formulation of skincare products createyourskincare.comThe Tiny Fit Diva Podcast teaches you how to balance your hormones, eat what you want, release the guilt, and have freedom mentally and physically from the restrictive mentality of dieting. Your host, Kylene “The Tiny Fit Diva,” is the right person to help you do it! She is a personal trainer, online health coach, wife, stepmom and a certified FDN practitioner. It’s Kylene's passion to help you achieve and claim your optimum health. Download Kylene’s 3 weeks to clear skin program on the Suggestic app today! I want clear skin today! Health * Hormones * HappinessEmail Kylene at kylenet@thetinyfitdiva.com

Rachael Pontillo is the best-selling author of “Love your skin, Love yourself” and Co-author of “The Sauce Code”. She is also a Functional Nutritional Practitioner, AADP and IAHC certified health coach, licensed Aesthetician. Her career track involved working in similar industries but her passion to discover a more natural and organic way for better skin has landed her where she is now.In this episode, Dr. Kyrin and Rachael talks about how the quality of your skin is also an important identifier how your health is. Pointing out what your skin does to your body and how you can be able to take care of your skin, including common skin problems such as acne, eczema, etc. , giving it more glow sans the harmful chemicals.Key Notes:How environmental factors can affect your health and what does your skin do to protect itHow you can nourish your skinWhat self-love can do for youTop common skin problems that people complain about and what you can do about it Quotes:“Health is not an event, it’s a journey.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“You have to tell yourself ‘I love you’.” – Rachael Pontillo“If you don’t love the energetic part of yourself, this will never be the way you want it to be.” – Dr. Kyrin“Start listening to your body, look at your skin.” – Dr. Kyrin“Overwhelm attracts overwhelm” – Rachael Pontillo“Having her brilliant health really speaks to the idea that we are embodying who we really are in all of our divine glory” – Rachael Pontillo Links mentioned:Rachael Pontillo’s website - https://rachaelpontillo.com/Must Have Secrets for Gorgeous Skin course - https://rachaelpontillo.com/must-secrets-gorgeous-skin/Love Your Skin, Love Yourself book - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Your-Skin-Yourself-Achieving/dp/061585172X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377052202&sr=1-1 Link To YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/fpaUsWqQFIY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second installment of the Future is Female, highlighting author, nutritionist, health coach and President of the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance, Rachael Pontillo. In this episode we talk about skin health from the inside out and Rachaels personal journey that led her to helping people who struggle with skin problems and weight issues. Author of: Love Your Skin, Love Yourself: Achieving Beauty, Health, and Vitality from the Inside Out and Outside In The Sauce Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Exciting New Flavors in Your Favorite Foods https://rachaelpontillo.com/

This week, Rachael Pontillo joins Trina on the podcast to talk about the dangers of water in skincare products.  Rachael is a certified Integrative Nutrition® Health Coach and has a license in aesthetics. With her Skin-Self Mastery Method she is able to help her clients by revealing their path to better skin, self-care, and nutrition.  Join Rachael and Trina as they talk about why water is so dangerous in skincare products and how they effect your health on a daily basis.

In today's episode, I am joined by Rachael Pontillo, influential educator and speaker in the field of Nutritional Aesthetics. Rachael contributes to a wide range of holistic and health based publications. Rachael hosted the highly successful  “Herbal Skincare Summit” in January of 2018. Rachael discusses her personal journey from childhood to an intimate relationship with inner and outer beauty. We discuss how a positive mindset creates lasting change, and the relationship between beautification and spirituality. Rachael explores how past cultures connected beauty with the natural world and how this applies to our modern makeup regimens. Connect with Rachael at www.rachaelpontillo.com

This past weekend I was at a conference with some of my wellness and skin focused friends and colleagues, so I pulled 7 of them aside and asked for their top natural beauty tip. These 5 minute interviews are all different because these women are different. Dr. Michelle Jeffries and Dr. Keira Barr are integrative dermatologists. Cassie Bjork is a dietician. Dr. Mariza Snyder focuses on essential oils. Bree (aka “The Betty Rocker” is a fitness and wellness expert). Rachael Pontillo is a holistic esthetician. Dr. Susanne Bennett has a new book coming out on a super food she'll tell you about. What they do all have in common is that they work hard in the online space to share their message about wellness with the world. Please keep in mind I did these from my cell phone, outdoors in the California heat, and I did most of these selfie style. So this is real and raw footage. Please excuse the messy hair, flushed cheeks and shaky video footage. But, the information is fantastic, and I wanted to take advantage of being with these amazing women in person and share some of their greatness with you.

What’s up, Healthpreneurs! Welcome to another incredible episode of the Healthpreneur Podcast with yet another amazing and inspiring guest. Today we’re talking with Rachael Pontillo, an entrepreneur who helps women reclaim their skin, sense of Self, and world so they can love who they are and live their lives.     This is no small feat, but Rachael is making it happen with her two thriving businesses. One is a private skin health coaching practice, and the other is the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance, which works with skincare professionals and aestheticians. By working with both the consumer and the professional, she’s making an impact by supporting both sides in their quest for skin health.     Rachael became an entrepreneur by need. No local businesses understood or followed her integrative approach for holistic aesthetics, and she prioritized a lifestyle that allowed her to spend time with her family. Tune in to hear how Rachael created an online business around her lifestyle, what she’s learned along the way, and why knowing her “WHY” changed it all.     In this episode, Rachael and I discuss:  Bringing something brand new to the market vs. finding a market that’s “warm.”  Building a business around your lifestyle and methodologies.   A product launch gone wrong and what she learned from it.   Human connection and its value in a digital world.   Knowing your “WHY” and building your avatar.   Why neglecting your numbers will damage your business more than you know.     3:00 – 9:00 - Rachael’s businesses and journey to success  9:00 – 14:30 - Why Rachael created an online business and the results she saw  14:30 – 20:30 - Lessons learned: Know marketing, R&D, and audience before a product launch  20:30 – 26:30 - Looking at your “why” and creating your avatar  26:30 – 30:00 - Knowing your numbers   30:00 – 34:00 – The Rapid Five 

My guest for today's podcast is Rachael Pontillo, a health coach, esthetician and best-selling author. We talk about the connection between what we eat and how that impacts our skin. We also discuss strategies for getting out of a “food rut” and how to implement healthy eating in an easier way. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's an AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, self-professed skincare ingredient junkie, and lifelong learner. “When you make a healthy lifestyle transition, it can seem very daunting at first. It may feel like it's going to take forever before you see changes. That's not true! Once I got started, it only took about a month before I not only felt much better, but felt like a superhero with much more energy than I had ever had before.” – Rachael Pontillo   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What does being a health coach have to do with skincare? The important role a health diet plays in having healthy skin. What is the “Skin Trigger Trifeta?” Once you have removed some of the trigger foods in your diet, what is the next step to having clear skin? What it was like for Rachel to write a book with her husband who is a chef. How preparing sauces in advance can be beneficial for those with busy lifestyles. The benefits of looking at a home kitchen as a professional kitchen. What foods we should avoid buying on sale.   Connect with Rachael Pontillo: www.rachaelpontillo.com Books by Rachael: https://rachaelpontillo.com/books/ Love Your Skin, Love Yourself The Sauce Code     Get Our Self-Care Manifesto You have the right to take care of yourself. When you take care of yourself first, everyone around you will benefit, and will let you get more done in less time. If you need a reminder, just click here to download. Print and hang the manifesto on your wall or fridge or wherever you want so long as you get to see a positive reminder every day. Remember: Self-care is not selfish; it is essential.   Level Up Your Life Are you ready to upgrade to the next version of you? If you are ready to receive the guidance, accountability, and support you need to up level your health, feel more energized, and truly love your body, then join me for the Level Up Your Life program. The next round of Level Up Your Life begins May 8, 2018.   Share Your Healthy Curiosity Thank you for joining me on today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity, the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in today's busy world with healthcare strategies through Chinese medicine. If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media to help us spread the word and help more people achieve optimal health throughout their busy lives.

Rachael Pontillo is an AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed Aesthetician, natural skincare formulator, and educator about whether your beauty routine is messing with your period and hormones. She is also the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and the co-author of The Sauce Code. In this episode, we talk about common causes of hormone imbalances and skin breakouts, why we should avoid synthetic fragrances, why using beauty products that create a foam is like power washing your face, how antibiotics can impact our skin’s microbiome on a permanent basis, and so much more!   To learn more about Rachael Pontillo, visit the show notes.

When we're looking at our skin, when we're applying our products, it's really important that we do so with love. –Rachael Pontillo On this episode of the Plan Simple Meals Podcast, I'm really excited to talk with Rachel Pontillo, who among other things is a certified international health coach, licensed aesthetician and natural skin care formulator and educator. We talking about skin care and how food and what we put on and in our bodies matters. Rachael has a lot to share on reading labels and on making your own skin products. For starters, she recommends products with short ingredients lists. And while you may have heard the advice not to use products with names you can't pronounce, she points out that many of us have trouble with Latin names, though these are often used with natural ingredients. She reminds us that all products contain chemicals, we're choosing between toxicants and safer ingredients or non-toxic ingredients. Rachael recommend making your own products—and teaches people how to do it. And she is proof that even a busy mom running a business with kids involved in activities can find the time. We talk about: How to assess skincare products and what ingredients you want to avoid The ways homeschooling opens up different time and what it can teach us and our kids What oils to keep in your skin care pantry and how to use essential oils safely How to use clay and what's in your kitchen to make a simple skin clarifying mask Getting kids involved in decision-making and skin care products Why taking care of your skin at night matters The “Skin Trigger Trifecta”: gluten, sugar and dairy and why changing how you eat really affects your skin Rachael Pontillo is the best-selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's an AADP and IAAHC board certified international health coach, a licensed aesthetician and natural skin care formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance and creator of the popular skin care and healthy lifestyle blog “Holistically Hot” and the 6-week online course “Create Your Skin Care.” She's also an avid herbalist, self-professed skin care ingredient junkie and lifelong learner. And, of course, she's also a mama. LINKS rachaelpontillo.com createyourskincare.com http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/ MadeSafe.org Soup Making Guide Doable Changes from this episode: START THE DAY WITH A GREEN SMOOTHIE. Racheal and I both do this. Rachel loves green smoothies because they add both fiber and hydration, which helps with elimination. There are a lot of good reasons to love green smoothies. Try it for one week and see if it changes your skin (or anything else for you!) BUY OR MAKE ONE PRODUCT. Don't feel like you have to toss everything you use. Choose one you are running out of or one that you think is particularly problematic. Make or buy something better and try it for one week. GIVE YOURSELF CREDIT. Rachael points out that any change toward a healthy lifestyle takes time and involves choices. Don't get hung up on whether you are doing it right—give yourself credit for the changes you make. REALLY getting healthy as a family can be a big lifestyle change. But no matter how insurmountable it may feel, focusing on one doable change at a time can help you take small steps toward your big goal. A healthy lifestyle is really made of lots of little things that when repeated regularly and added together over time make a huge impact on your life. Choose one Doable Change every Sunday night — one thing that you are willing to play with for the week. The key is to keep it doable and fun! Write that thing on a sticky note or your phone so you remember it. Then put 3 things on your calendar that support it. Choose from the changes above or download a list of 101 Doable Changes we made for you. http://plansimplemeals.com/101-doable-changes/

When you're a teenager, you get acne. As you age, you get wrinkles, sun spots, and sagging skin. No matter what age you are, your skin is probably something you think about each morning when you wake up and look in the mirror. Whether is redness, dryness, bags under the eyes, or just general age, we all want to look and feel our best. Skincare can be superficial, but its impact on our lives is undeniable. So how to do approach is with a yoga mindset? How do we do it naturally? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet, Rachael Pontillo, who will share her research and personal experience transforming faces around the world. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why vitamin A deficiency can cause or contribute to acne How acne medications can be toxic and even cause birth defects Why rancid fats, inflammatory foods, grains, and dairy can cause skin problems   Why skin care is often an "inside job" How to think holistically and not get overwhelmed by all the skin problem triggers in our modern world  ABOUT OUR GUEST Rachael Pontillo is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's a Certified Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the the blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the 6-week online course, Create Your Skincare. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Canola Oil Links & References from the Show: Rachael's Site & Blog Accutane Retin-A Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Wonder Wheel -- Yoga mats and blocks have been around for decades, but the Yoga Wonder Wheel™ by YOGABODY is the latest addition to any at-home practice room or yoga studio that will help you take your postures to the next level. Deep, awe-inspiring backbends are what draw most people to the Wonder Wheel initially, but backbends are just the beginning. You'll also build balance, core strength, release tension, and find ways to practice challenging poses that are otherwise inaccessible. Learn More

Have you ever thought about making your own skin care products? Well, why would you do that when it's so easy to just buy your skin care products at the drugstore like most other people? Well, if you take a look at the list of ingredients of your favorite creams, you might be surprised at just how many ingredients are used to make up something as simple as a moisturizer for your hands. Ingredients like methylparabens, aluminum silicate, and even fragrances can actually be unhealthy for your skin and your health. While you may think the FDA is watching over these cosmetics companies and preventing them from putting harmful additives into your moisturizers and anti-aging creams, in reality they are not. You can be unknowingly exposing yourself to potential carcinogens and hormone-disrupters. Well, knowing this is an issue, my next guest has made it her life's mission to educate consumers, like you and me, how to make our own skin care products using all-natural and safe ingredients. By making your own skin care products at home, you will know exactly what you're putting on your – and your children's- skin. Please join me and my friend, licensed aesthetician Rachael Pontillo, as we reveal why you should make your own skincare.

Have you ever thought about making your own skin care products? Well, why would you do that when it’s so easy to just buy your skin care products at the drugstore like most other people? Well, if you take a look at the list of ingredients of your favorite creams, you might be surprised at just how many ingredients are used to make up something as simple as a moisturizer for your hands. Ingredients like methylparabens, aluminum silicate, and even fragrances can actually be unhealthy for your skin and your health. While you may think the FDA is watching over these cosmetics companies and preventing them from putting harmful additives into your moisturizers and anti-aging creams, in reality they are not. You can be unknowingly exposing yourself to potential carcinogens and hormone-disrupters. Well, knowing this is an issue, my next guest has made it her life’s mission to educate consumers, like you and me, how to make our own skin care products using all-natural and safe ingredients. By making your own skin care products at home, you will know exactly what you’re putting on your – and your children’s- skin. Please join me and my friend, licensed aesthetician Rachael Pontillo, as we reveal why you should make your own skincare.

Rachael Pontillo of Holistically Haute, the best selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and The Sauce Code discusses how to deal with skin problem from the inside out.

Rachael Pontillo of Holistically Haute, the best selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and The Sauce Code discusses how to deal with skin problem from the inside out.

Rachael Pontillo is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She’s an AADP Board Certified Integrative Nutrition® Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and health, nutrition, and holistic skincare educator. She teaches a variety classes and workshops in the Philadelphia metro area and online. Rachael presented at the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners Fifth Annual Conference in October 2012, spoke at past Natural Products Expo east and west coast trade shows, and also presented a lecture at the first of the groundbreaking new holistic skincare speaker series, Skin Talks. You can find her at holisticallyhaute.com

Welcome!  The show today is a replay of our live podcast from last Wednesday.  My guest is Rachael Pontillo, who is a holistic health and image coach and the best-selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself.  She helps women heal from skin conditions by making holistic lifestyle changes.  She has an online program, ”Create Your Skin Care,” that starts on Monday.  See the links below for more info! In this episode, Rachael shares the following about holistic health and skin care: She personally went from someone who was overweight and suffering from skin issues to a healthy person with clear skin who just HAD to share her success with others. Rachael shares the three specific changes she made in her diet and skin care regimen. She details the importance of the gut-brain-skin connection in good health. She shares the “trifecta” of skin problem triggers. Rachael emphasizes the positive mindset needed to heal and nourish your body. How do you begin to make needed changes?  Rachael tells you how to start with baby steps! Detox reactions and symptoms can be common for people who change their nutrition and lifestyle.  Rachael shares what to expect and how to minimize discomfort. If you want to make changes, how do you know what foods to avoid?  Rachael explains. There are changes you can implement right away to drastically improve your health. Rachael shares her favorite ingredients for skin care that are in your kitchen right now!  Find out how to use them properly.  (Hint: coconut oil is NOT one of them!) Rachael has created a video series about skin care with two options:  one is video training on how to use her natural skin care ingredients.  Visit her website and click on “free class.”  The other option is an online six-week course on how to create and customize a natural skin care regimen.  It starts on Monday, but you can sign up throughout the week.  Visit her website for more information.   How to Reach Rachael and more: www.createyourskincare.com www.holisticallyhaute.com Now it’s your turn!   WHAT changes have you made in your diet?  HOW have those changes affected your health?  WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?  WHO do you want to hear from?   Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show!  I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation.  So go ahead and leave a comment now.     And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.   Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you! BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE: My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy. Summary of Pearls shared on the show Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺