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You may not realize it but your bi-weekly gel polish could be exposing you to potentially dangerous levels of UV exposure. In fact, a recent Bloomberg article stated that UV drying lamps can cause DNA mutations that are associated with cancer. In this podcast episode, we talk to Kim Motola, founder of ManiGlovz, a brand that offers stylish and protective gloves for your hands during nail treatments, gel manicures, and other UV light exposure. She how you can protect yourself from UV damage during your next manicure. Potential Risks of Gel ManisLED vs UV Nail Lamps: The types of radiation emitted with both lamps and whether one is safer than the other.UVA vs UVB: A quick primer on how each one affects the skinManiGlovz: we talk about how their patented fabric technology provides UPF 50+ sun protection while also being breathable and comfortable to wear.Beyond Manis: Where you can use the gloves  Whether you're a nail technician or simply someone who loves to pamper your nails, this podcast episode is a must-listen to learn about the benefits of using ManiGlovz gloves to protect your hands from UV damage.EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT for our listeners:Get %15 off your order with code VIP15

The Victoria’s Secret Angels credit their ethereal glow to master makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift. She spent over 30 years beautifying models for famous photographers including Annie Leibovitz and Patrick Demarchelier. But her aha moment happened when she realized that many of the products she was using on her beautiful canvases could be made with safer ingredients, while still meeting the long-lasting demands of professional makeup. A pioneer of the clean beauty movement, she launched RMS beauty in 2009 and has built a cult following ever since. We speak to the founder about:Professional Tips: Rose-Marie shares her expert tips to apply makeup to avoid drooping cheeks, and help lift and lighten our best assetsLife on set: Working with the Victoria’s Secret Angels (and tips she learned from them!)Clean beauty: a pioneer of the movement, RMS beauty prides itself on using skin-loving ingredients that are safeEffortless Beauty: RMS products are designed to be multi-tasking solutions Superstar Products: The best of the best from RMS BeautyEXCLUSIVE DEAL! As a thank you to our listeners, RMS beauty is offering 20% off their products site-wide with code: artpodcast20 Here are some of our faves:Liplights Cream Lip Glosshttps://www.rmsbeauty.com/products/liplights-cream-lip-glossGo Nude Lip Pencilhttps://www.rmsbeauty.com/products/go-nude-lip-pencilLuminzerhttps://www.rmsbeauty.com/products/luminizerReDimension Hydra Powder Blushhttps://www.rmsbeauty.com/products/redimension-hydra-powder-blush

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 and going through 8 rounds of chemotherapy, Alina Mehrle was left with dehydrated and fragile skin. The challenges with restoring her youthful and healthy skin inspired her to launch her own skincare brand, AMEŌN, which balances nature and the achievements of modern science. Founder story: from architecture to beauty, her courageous and inspiring story to building a brand. AMEŌN skincare: She spent 2 years developing products that nourish the skin and tap into healing mineral energy, micronutrients, and biotech.Chemotherapy’s effects on the skin and her recommendations for skin and beautyCryotherapy: the benefits of skin icing and how to use the Frozen Essence at-homeEthics of using “natural ingredients” and why her scientists stand behind “naturally derived.”

“When we’re born, our skin has the ability to self-rejuvenate, but over time, that ability diminishes,” and that’s why Michal Morrison is looking to stem cell science and its revolutionary applications in beauty. Morrison likens aging to a dimmer on a light switch: as it starts to go down, and the activity within your cells goes down, that’s when aging occurs. So she’s tapped into a new “meta molecule,” βSTEM6, which is the result of over two decades of research in regenerative medicine and recent advances in stem cell science. βSTEM6 marks a new category of biomimetic skincare technology and stimulates your biology’s inherent ability to support cell longevity and rejuvenate skin.We talk to the founder of Michal Morrison, Inc., about Her all-new, innovative skincare company established in stem cell science and supported by its patent-pending βSTEM6™ molecular technology.βSTEM6™ : a nextgen, patent-pending metamolecule that restores the self-rejuvenating power of our skinGenesis βSTEM6™ Molecular Serum: their first-ever hero product has a mechanism of action validated by 25 years of research in stem cell science and regenerative medicine from the laboratory of Dr. Michael Kahn.Inclusive beauty: after surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2016, Michal has become a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, and how this event inspired her to leave her archeology career to build a beauty brandTo learn more about the company or purchase the product, head to michalmorrison.com.

Your hormones are responsible for not only skin health, but also mood, metabolism, sexual health, sleep, stress, and even heart health. Yet 80% of women experience a hormone imbalance. One company, Veracity, is pioneering hormone-based wellness by taking a scientific approach with a skin + health test, and skincare and supplements. Their goals? To help you unlock the answers to better skin, nails, hair, and internal health – from bloating and disrupted digestion to slowed metabolism and exhaustion from stress. We talk to founder Allie Egan about:Building a brand: her career path from finance, to fashion, to beauty and wellness The inefficiency of standard hormonal testing and how it doesn’t provide the full pictureVeracity Skin + Health test: this at-home saliva test delivers a personalized wellness routine that includes skincare and supplement recommendations tailored to your hormones. Hormone-clean Skincare and supplements: we discuss the clinically proven ingredients in their line that are safe for your skin and healthShop the show:Skin + Health Testhttps://veracityselfcare.com/skincare/test-kits/skin-and-health-testHormone-clean Skincarehttps://amzn.to/37TXwjVThis podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own.

After dealing with skin issues in her youth, Shelly Marshall made it her mission to learn how to care for her skin. Combining her scientific background as a nurse, her spirituality, and a holistic view of skin health, Beauty Shamans was born. We talk to the founder about:The Ancient Ritual of Facial Massage: How touching your face is a way to connect with your bodySeaweed: The health benefits of this potent source of nutritionFace Yoga: Shelly demos exercises you can do to promote blood flow to the face, and lymphatic drainage and lift skin

There are very few people in the world who are truly altruistic, and even fewer brands. But one fragrance company is creating breakthroughs in depression research and pioneering new treatments to end the suffering of millions. We talk to Audrey Gruss, founder of Hope Fragrances and Hope for Depression Research, about:Her inspiring career path to Director of Advertising and Creative Services Worldwide for Elizabeth Arden, in a time when men ruled the industry.Shocking facts about depression: Over 20 million adults have depression in the U.S. each year and over 350 million globally. And according to Audrey, “50% of the people who need antidepressants, who take this type of antidepressant [SSRIs like Prozac and Lexapro, and SNRIs ] do not respond to them."Hope for Depression Research: A foundation that Audrey founded in 2006 in memory of her late mother, Hope, who suffered from clinical depression. While researching her mother’s illness, she discovered that the funding towards depression research was limited and so she decided to assemble a task force of the top leading neuroscientists in the world. By allowing them to share information in real-time, HDRF has made incredible discoveries into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and its related mood and other emotional disorders, with the ultimate goal of finding a cureThe Hope Fragrance Collection: In 2017, Audrey created a line of luxury perfumes, body care and candles, that donates 100% of its profits to Hope for Depression Research.The future of depression research and treatment.

If you need some motivation to clean up your diet this might help!After struggling with stomach ulcers in her teens, Elina Sophia Wang turned to a clean diet that included raw juices. She realized that these beneficial ingredients also made a dramatic difference in her skin, and so she set out to create a line of clean, raw-juice-inspired sheet masks and tools. We speak to the founder of ESW Beauty about:10 no’s, 11th yes: Determination pays off – this inspiring entrepreneur began her business in her early 20s, going to trade shows and being unafraid to push her brand. And today she’s in major retailers like Nordstrom, Whole Foods, and Crate & Barrel.The importance of fun: Elina’s goal was to create beauty products that mix clean and vegan ingredients & good-for-you foods with a playful flair in packaging. K-beauty: she talks about her travels to Korea and how her mother's beauty import business inspired her to create her line.Facial Tools: tea-inspired facial tools promote self-care and help the mask's ingredients absorb into the skin.Women’s Empowerment: how and why ESW gives back to the local community.Shop the show:Raw Juice Cleanse Mask Sethttps://amzn.to/3WOnJ74Green Reset Anti-Aging Raw Juice Maskhttps://amzn.to/3Gtu0j8Matcha Almond Milk Radiance Plant-Based Milk Maskhttps://amzn.to/3vuAw38Hibiscus White Tea Rose Quartz Gua Shahttps://amzn.to/3Q51kAbMint Green Tea Jade Crystal Facial Rollerhttps://amzn.to/3Q1jgvNThis podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn't cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

LED light therapy devices have exploded on the market - from professional in-office devices to their at-home counterparts – to assist in everything from pain management to migraines and even healing cold sores. But is there credible science behind this technology and should you invest in an at-home option? We talk to Dr. Diane Madfes, a board-certified dermatologist, about:How light can heal your skin: Photomodulation and the science behind it.Red Light Therapy: Anti-aging and inflammationBlue Light Therapy: Acne treatmentsAt-home devices: what to look for in a lint-therapy device and how to use themShop the show:dpl IIa-Professional Wrinkle Reduction and Acne Treatment Light Therapy PanelPriori Skincare Unveiled LED MaskThis podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn't cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

We are continuing our kickoff to 2023 with a guide to help you get your mojo back. This episode is for any woman who's ever felt burned out, beaten down, or needs a reminder of how powerful she is.We sit down with Jennifer Cassetta, author, health and empowerment coach and a 3rd-degree black belt in Hapkido, to learn about her unique brand of “badassery” outlined in her newest book. She’ll share exercises that she’s learned from her time in the dojo to show us how to:Turning tragedy into triumph: After a brush with death on September 11th, 2001, three blocks south of the World Trade Center, and then fending off an attacker late one night months later, Jenn took a deep dive into martial arts training where she learned how to harness the power of mind, body, and spirit. “Embrace the Suck” (S)hits List of life disappointments: how to acknowledge and grow from these.Mediation: how to adopt a practice beyond just clearing your mindHow to rise above our fears, and turn setbacks into superpowers.Pick up a copy of “The Art of Badassery: Unless Your Mojo with Wisdom of the Dojo” here.