Ep #9 - This Year’s Ingredient: Everything Mushrooms

On this episode of Skin To It, beauty and style social media influencer and makeup artist,Jillian Lansky of August Diaries joins board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton to explore the role of AI in shaping the future of the beauty industry- from advancements in AI dermatology and personalized skincare to how social media influencers impact the way consumers engage with skincare and makeup products.What is the future of the beauty industry? We investigate AI’s transformative role in redefining the beauty industry from - advancements in AI-powered skin analysis apps to the rapid evolution of custom skincare and beauty solutions. This thought-provoking episode draws insights from personal experiences to discover the causes behind the shift in personalized skincare solutions, advancements in AI dermatology, and the potential of AI-driven formulations in enhancing cosmetic product safety.About the Guest: Meet Jillian Lansky, the creative force behind the renowned style and beauty blog @theaugustdiaries. Through her platform, Jillian inspires her audience to embrace their true selves, using fashion and beauty as tools for confidence. Her accessible video tutorials cater to real women, earning praise from the industry and a dedicated following. The August Diaries has been featured in over 200 major media outlets, including InStyle, Vanity Fair, and Elle, and won the prestigious Best Beauty Social Media award at P&G's Beauty Awards. For more information about August Diaries, please visit https://theaugustdiaries.com/Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin To It, join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a personal stylist and beauty enthusiast, as they deep dive into the heated sunscreen controversy to reveal the truth behind sunscreen safety and the harmful ingredients used in sunscreens. Recent media reports have raised concerns about sunscreen absorption, coral reef damage caused by benzophenone, and the potential toxicity of zinc oxide and benzene in sunscreens. To separate fact from fiction, we use science to expose the relationship between sunscreens and the environment. Filled with actionable advice for safe sunscreen use, learn to pick a sunscreen without harmful chemicals for you, your family, and the environment. Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

this episode of Skin To It, talented actress Sarah Gordon, renowned for her compelling performances in films like "Enemy”(2013) & "Indignation" (2016), joins dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton to share her experience, skincare routine, and explore the scientific causes of sensitive skin concerns like - skin redness, skin irritation, and burning skin. Fun fact: the sensitive skin epidemic is real. Nearly 50-70% of the Western population deals with sensitive skin concerns, often stemming from self-induced factors. Learn about the causes of sensitive skin and how to know if you have sensitive skin. We discuss dermatologically recommended sensitive skin treatment options with Dr. Skotnicki as she introduces her revolutionary Product Elimination diet from her book "Beyond Soap".About the Guest: Meet Sarah Gadon, a talented actor born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Growing up with a teacher mother and a psychologist father, Sarah found inspiration in acting and dance from an early age. She honed her skills as a performer at the National Ballet School of Canada and the Claude Watson School for the Performing Arts during her adolescence. Sarah further pursued her passion by studying cinema at the esteemed University of Toronto.Sarah is renowned for her compelling performances in films such as "A Dangerous Method" (2011), "Antiviral" (2012), "Enemy" (2013), and "Indignation" (2016), as well as the mini-series "11.22.63" (2016).Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin To It, join board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton to dissect this year's trending ingredient, mushrooms, studying its numerous health benefits and growing popularity as a natural ingredient in skincare.Hold on to your horses as we look at some fun fungi facts and explore mushrooms' remarkable benefits for health and skincare backed by scientific data. From their potential in treating cancer, dementia, and depression to boosting immunity and gut health, discover the nutritional value of mushrooms and what makes them the superfood of the year. We decode the mystery of adaptogens and help you determine mushrooms that are good for you.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin To It, Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a personal stylist and beauty enthusiast, are joined by Dr. Monica Li, a distinguished dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments, to get nerdy about cosmetic laser dermatology diving into its science, history, safety considerations, and latest trends. Laser therapy for skin has a history, though a lot has changed, and today, laser treatment options for skin concerns such as acne scars, skin pigmentation, and more exist. Skin laser treatments such as CO2 laser resurfacing are gaining prominence, and in this episode, we share our personal experiences with skin laser treatments while focusing on their safety considerations.About Our Guest: Meet Dr. Monica Li, a distinguished dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments. Dr. Li earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) from McMaster University and her medical degree from the University of Toronto. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Calgary before pursuing advanced training in cosmetic dermatology and lasers through a prestigious American Society for Dermatologic Surgery accredited Fellowship in Virginia, USA. Dr. Li is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin To It, join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a personal stylist and beauty enthusiast, as we explore the importance of skincare safety and the impact of evolving skincare regulations on the beauty industry in North America. We unmask the authorities responsible for skincare safety, debating their role in the evolution of the beauty industry. From the groundbreaking Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act (MoCRA) to Canada’s new fragrance regulations, we compare North American skincare regulations with its European Union counterparts. Peak into Sandy’s & Marla’s bags to learn what harmful ingredients and chemicals to avoid in skincare products - and what's safe to add to your skincare routine.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin to It, the winners of Forbes' Invention of the Year award 2021, Jayme Jenkins, CBO, and Jessica Stevenson, CEO of Everist, a low-waste sustainable skincare brand, join board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton to share their perspective on eco-friendly, sustainable skincare solutions and their impact on re-inventing the future of the beauty industry. Did you know that the beauty industry generates 120 billion units of packaging yearly, with 70% ending up in landfills? Discover Terra Cycle's innovative approach to sustainable skincare packaging solutions and learn how one of the fastest-growing low-waste skincare brands, Everist, is revolutionizing the eco-friendly beauty products industry. From the challenges of wish-cycling to the breakthroughs in sustainable skincare packaging, join us for an enlightening discussion on how ethical skincare beauty solutions can create a healthier planet for future generations. About the Guest: Jayme Jenkins and Jessica Stevenson, graduates of Ivey Business School, boast extensive experience in the corporate realm of the beauty sector, having held positions at esteemed companies like Revlon, L’Oréal, and Procter & Gamble. Driven by their shared vision of entrepreneurship and corporate responsibility, they embarked on their next venture: founding Everist, a sustainable beauty brand.
For more information about Everist, visit https://helloeverist.com/ Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin To It, join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a personal stylist and beauty enthusiast, as we uncover the bald truth behind the increase in hair loss amongst men and women with scientifically-proven insights on how to stop hair loss in men and women with treatment options that can change your life.According to statistics, approximately 85% of men and 33% of women experience hair loss. Is this discrepancy due to stress that can cause hair loss, or is poor diet responsible for your thinning hair? Learn as we unravel the different types of hair loss - from androgenetic hair loss, commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss, to the differences between hair shedding and hair loss.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

On this episode of Skin To It, join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a personal stylist and beauty enthusiast, as we put micro-needling - a popular cosmetic procedure used to treat acne scars, wrinkles, skin pigmentation, and a lot more - under the microscope studying its science, benefits, risks, aftercare, cost and everything else in between. Covering the basics of what micro-needling does to one’s skin and slowly getting more nuanced as the conversation progresses, Marlo shares her before and after experience with micro-needling, answering your main question: Is micro-needling worth it? Whether you’re exploring micro-needling as a treatment option for acne scars, under-eye wrinkles, or something else, by the end of this episode, nothing will surprise you - from its cost to aftercare responsibilities.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.

This week on Skin To It, join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a personal stylist and beauty enthusiast, as they dish out dirt on one of beauty industry’s worst kept secrets: clean beauty.Learn what toxic beauty ingredients to avoid and the risks of toxic ingredients in the cosmetic industry. Spoiler alert! All natural beauty products aren't safe. We deep dive into the controversy surrounding essential oils and its role in the clean beauty revolution. As the European standards for beauty products are being re-evaluated, beauty industry regulations around the world are in a state of limbo.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.