Dr Julian Sass has a phd is biomathematics and statistics, is director of research and development and education for a skincare brand and is a skincare educator on the web and instagram mainly on the subject of sunscreens and skincare ingredients. He has an amazing Instagram where he does amazing honest reviews on sunscreens and talks about skincare ingredients and science https://www.instagram.com/scamander14/. He also has an amazing sunscreen database on his site where you can search for...

This episode looks at the most rated and talked about skincare products on the internet. I searched Looria.com (a website that analyses subreddits and review sites) for the top skincare charts and found some really interesting lists. We talked about the top European, Asian, UK and global skincare products as well as the best reviewed products for acne. Read the transcript at https://skincarewithfriends.com/best-skincare-products-2023-top-20/, find us on socials- @NiaPattenLooks, @Natalie SWF...

Fed up of hand cream and socks? We have some amazing gift ideas for you and your loved ones. We've found some beautiful, quirky, independent, ethical, cheap and expensive companies that make products you need in your life. Head to our Instagram @skincarewithfriends for an easily shareable graphic to forward to your partner/friend/family member. Here are the brands- Bask candles Library Apothecary Understory Botanicals The Goodwash Lengbox Freya and Bailey Crow and Pebble Perfumer H Caroline...

Trigger warning for human suffering. Beware if you are of a sensitive nature. Continuing from our last episode, we further explore the history of the "Father of cosmeceuticals" Albert Kligman. His experiments at Holmesburg were sometimes dangerous, sometimes bizarre and always cruel. We learn about the involvement of the army and experiments with Agent Orange, one of the worst carcinogens known to man. We think it's important we all understand that in order to have safe cosmetics, there was...

Trigger warning for human suffering. The Murky history of one of our favourite anti aging drugs- Tretinoin. Dr Albert Kligman was a very famous dermatologist and researcher. He made a lot of the most significant discoveries in modern skincare and is often called the father of cosmeceuticals. He was also apparently devoid of human kindness and experimented on humans and animals with a total disregard for the safety and comfort of his subjects. This is the first part of our podcast about him...

Can skincare ingredients block pores? Will Vaseline give me spots? Or Coconut Oil? We've read the studies and we have the facts. Comedogenicity ratings are based on some very old experiments. We've had a good look at old studies and new ones to find out where the truth lies. For a written version of the podcast with nice lists of the ingredients that are risky, head to skincarewithfriends.com. Find us at our Skincare with Friends Facebook group, Instagram and Tiktok.  Support our podcast by...

How to get rid of blackheads. We take a look at the science around blackheads, aka open comedones or open pores. From good skincare and safe ways to extract blackheads to pore strips and skin vacuums. We’ve got a lovely list of effective products for blackhead sufferers that will help keep clogged pores at bay. We have a handy post with all the products we mention so you don’t have to remember everything https://skincarewithfriends.com/how-to-remove-blackheads-permanently/ Find us at our...

This is our first body skincare episode- How to treat chest/back/butt acne and Keratosis Pilaris aka chicken skin. We have all the science plus product recommendations. This episode has been requested by lots of listeners, and we have the answers. Plus how to protect your tattoos from the sun and is spf 100 really worth it. Find a transcript of the podcast at our website Skincarewithfriends.com with links to all the products we mention. Find us on Insta at Skincare with Friends,...

I visited the Dermatica prescription skincare headquarters and grilled their cosmetic scientists on how skincare is developed and created. I asked questions like can we use Vitamin C and Niacinamide at the same time? How much does it cost to develop a sunscreen? Can I make my own skincare at home? It was absolutely fascinating. Head to @skincarewithfriends on Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok to see our cool UV camera videos #skincare #skincarepodcast #dermatica #chat #beautypodcast...

A light episode on one of our favourite topics- people being nuts. Boyfriends being too macho for sunscreen, women putting piss on their faces, period blood as skincare. Period blood! The crazy bastards. Come join our community, where science is in charge, find us at Skincare with Friends on all major platforms inc. Instagram, Facebook, and now TikTok See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hear what the world's experts have to say about UVA protection and how to find sunscreen that will protect you from the worst threats to your skin. UVA is proven to cause aging and pigmentation and not every country has your best interests at heart when legislating ultraviolet protection. Find out how well your country is looking after your skin. Nia and Natalie take a fun look at what the studies say about UVA protection around the world, find out the difference between UVA PF and PPD PF and...

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.comImage credit- Gordon, J. R., & Brieva, J. C. (2012). Unilateral dermatoheliosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 366(16), e25. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

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...

!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...

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...

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.