Episodes
On this week's episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Bryant, a California-licensed naturopathic doctor known for his holistic approach to skin health. Dr. Bryant sheds light on the essential ways you can support your skin health through at-home practices and dietary changes. We dive into the fascinating connection between your gut health and skin, exploring the gut-skin axis, and discuss how stress and anxiety might be subtly impacting your skin's aging process. If you're interested in...
Published 12/19/23
Are you someone who’s interested in caring for your skin without procedures? Or waiting as long as you can before starting? Over the years I have become more and more interested in facial manipulation and how we can support our skin at home whether or not we’re also doing in-office procedures. Patricia San Pedro is an aesthetician, author and owner of Sunina Skin. Her book Face Fitness details 50 exercises that can be done at home to support the lifting and toning of the skin. We cover her...
Published 12/12/23
Have we got an episode for you. If you love hair care, this episode is about to blow your mind. We have Meagan Schlapp, head of Research and Development and formulation over at the viral hair care brand K18. She is a true expert on how to best care for hair on every level and as a curly girl herself, gives the best curly and coily hair tips. I have listened to this episode over and over and keep learning something new, I can’t wait to implement all these new tips into my hair routine. This is...
Published 12/05/23
This week on #skinthusiast: the podcast, Vanessa Lee, RN, delves into the world of skincare, cosmetic procedures, and expert aesthetics. If you're passionate about skincare, fascinated by cosmetic procedures, or a fellow provider in the field, this episode is a must-listen.   Vanessa Lee, a globally recognized expert, is renowned for her pioneering work in aesthetics. As the creator of the trademarked Facial Balancing approach, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Vanessa is not...
Published 11/28/23
Today on the podcast we Nikki DeRoest on the show. She is a celebrity makeup artist and founder of acne-safe makeup line Ciele. Her clients include superstars like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Bahati Prinsloo, Kate Bosworth, and so many more. She's worked with brands we all know and love like Bobbi Brown, Armani, and Dior, and now she's created her own Acne Safe Beauty line with SPF up to 50! We chat about acne-safe beauty products, how to properly prep your skin before an event and we even get...
Published 11/21/23
Are you that friend obsessed with your hair routine? Or perhaps you're searching for the perfect products to transform your locks? In this week's episode, we’re joined by Dianna Cohen, the brilliant founder and CEO of the cult-favorite hair care brand, Crown Affair. Dive into Dianna's journey as the queen of the air dry. There are countless gems in here every hair enthusiast. She opens up about the inspiration behind Crown Affair and the journey of building a brand that revolutionizes and...
Published 11/14/23
When I first learned about this brand, I knew immediately that I had to have the cofounders on the podcast to talk about it. I reached out to their team after trying the Arey Grey scalp serum for myself and begged them to come on the show, and I can’t wait for you to hear what they have to say. Allison Conrad, a successful entrepreneur and her business partner Jay Small, a celebrity hairstylist with decades of experience chat with us today all about hair aging and the ways we can combat it....
Published 11/07/23
This week’s bonus episode is a SOLO Q&A with me Amy, your friendly Dermatology PA. We cover everything from how to improve skin texture, products for strawberry skin, should you do masseter botox, hair oiling, in-flight skincare, Dermaplaning and MORE! If you want a FREE downloadable hyperpigmentation guide just go to skinthusiast.com/hyperpigmentation For my full hair care routine go to http://www.skinthusiast.com/haircare PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Colorescience Tinted SPF Concealer:...
Published 11/03/23
This guest needs no introduction. Dr. Shereene Idriss,  PillowTalkDerm herself, is on the podcast today.  She's a Board-certified Dermatologist and Founder of Idriss Dermatology in NYC. I’ve been following Dr. Idriss for years, after a follower sent me her #PillowTalkDerm series where she speaks off the cuff about skin care's biggest trends. I have always loved her candid, and no b******t approach to skin care.  We talk about everything from your at-home skincare routine, is preventative...
Published 10/31/23
Emily DiDonato is on the podcast today! She is a supermodel, a content creator and the founder of the skincare brand Covey. We talk about her skincare journey as a model sitting in the makeup chair at jobs with skin that was so irritated it was sloughing off after using everything she thought she was supposed to for her skin. We chat the benefits of a simplistic routine, coming up in the modeling world and her holy grail products she can’t live without! This episode is an important reminder...
Published 10/24/23
Today on the podcast we have Jordan Harper a board certified nurse practitioner, aesthetic provider and the founder of Barefaced, a results driven skincare brand backed by science. Jordan is one of the very first people I started following in this space and her skincare education and tips are truly next level. We cover everything from the most impactful procedures to the products ever skin type should be using. Plus you’ll hear some of her amazing productivity and life hacks as a busy mom of...
Published 10/17/23
Welcome back skinthusiasts. Today I’m joined by Susan Yara, OG skin and beauty content creator, on camera host, founder of Mixed Makeup and the founder of NATURIUM, arguably one of the most viral, most effective and fastest growing affordable skincare brands on the market. Susan gives us the deets on what it’s like creating content for over a decade, dissolving all your filler, trap tox and how to accelerate your skincare routine. This episode is packed with some juicy tips. For 15% off...
Published 10/10/23
I am so excited to be joined by Board Certified Dermatology Dr. Samantha Ellis today on the podcast. Dr. Ellis is a renowned Medical and Cosmetic Dermatologist, skin care educator, clinical instructor of Dermatology at University of California Davis and now the co-founder of Prequel,  a collection of Derm developed solution focused skincare products. On this episode we cover everything from skincare basics, to hyperpigmentation, to in-office AND at home skin remedies and of course her new...
Published 10/10/23
On this episode I am breaking down a skin care routine STEP BY STEP. With all the insane social media information out there, I've seen this topic become so confusing and convoluted so I wanted to walk you through the process I take in office when I'm creating a skincare regimen for a patient. This episode is for anyone who wants to amp up their current routine in an efficacious manner, anyone new to skincare looking to start from scratch or anyone who just wants a refresher on how to layer...
Published 10/10/23
A blog, a community, and a show, Skinthusiast is a place for listeners to hear from the experts and soak in tangible tips to get that glow from the inside out. I’m Amy, a skin care educator, practicing Dermatology PA and beauty creator who bridges the gap between “the consumer” and “the industry”. Listen in to the industry’s top experts on everything from the best way to spot treat a pimple, to the holy grail hair products you didn’t know you needed, to the drugstore finds that are better...
Published 09/18/23