Podcasts by Skincare With Friends
Two friends from Wales having a good chat about skincare. Join us for a chat on Instagram or at the Facebook group
Further podcasts by Nia Patten
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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72. Skincare for People of Colour from 2022-02-06T21:16:03
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...
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71. Christmas Spesh- Ask Us Anything from 2021-12-22T23:31:08
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 b...
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70. Do We Really Need to Use Toner? from 2021-12-01T11:28:12
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 t...
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69. The Ordinary Conflicts: How to Put your Skincare Routine Together from 2021-11-17T11:11:50
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)...
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68. Can We Use Niacinamide and Vitamin C at the Same Time? from 2021-11-11T11:51:26
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.
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67. Vitamin C- For Acne? For Rosacea? from 2021-10-30T20:32:22
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 ...
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66. How to Use Vitamin C to Get the Best Results (According to Science) from 2021-10-07T20:53:45
!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 ar...
65. Do we Really Need Vitamin C in our Skincare Routine from 2021-09-16T20:54:40
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...
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64. Interview with Dermatica’s Dr Baldeep- Prescription Skincare and What it Can Do for You from 2021-08-26T13:48:46
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 Dermato...
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63. How to Treat Neck Aging from 2021-08-05T21:52:21
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 o...
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62. Over Exfoliation and How to Deal With It from 2021-07-14T21:49:11
We've all been there, loving our skincare but taking it way too far with the exfoliants. This is our guide to navigating acids without coming to a sticky (read red and angry) end.
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61. Controversial "Free From" Claims in Skincare from 2021-06-26T20:33:13
We are just about fed up of the clean beauty movement and it's marketing lies. In this podcast we discuss all the times brands have been caught out, who to trust and the facts of the matter.
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60. LED Light Therapy Devices for Skin from 2021-06-10T12:41:23
A fun chat this week about LED light therapy devices for skin, they can help with acne, aging, eczema, psoriasis, redness, baldness...
We had a good look at the scientific research to see what...
59. NIOD Must Buys from 2021-05-23T20:52:52
One of our favourite brands- NIOD, posh older sister of The Ordinary. Find out why we like it, which products are must buy and which to avoid like the plague.
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58. Azelaic Acid from 2021-05-14T19:49:48
Nia and Natalie talk about Azelaic acid, it's a bit of a sleeper product that works on a lot of levels. We talk about how to use it effectively and how to fit it into a routine.
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57. Hydroquinone Myths Busted from 2021-04-04T19:45:02
Hydroquinone has a really bad rep, but me and Nat are happily chucking it on our faces on the daily, say what?! This is because we've read the studies and we know that it doesn't cause cancer, it i...
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56. The Skin's Microbiome and How to Treat Eczema from 2021-03-25T12:37:13
If you have an inflammatory skin condition like acne or eczema, you will want to listen to this podcast.
A shorter podcast this week with a very interesting guest- Skyler Stein, president of G...
55. The Ordinary Skincare Frequently Asked Questions with Rachie Candice from 2021-03-18T11:09:25
Today we are talking to the lovely Rachie Candice from all the way in Australia. Rachie is one of the moderators of the Ordinary Chatroom on Facebook (nearly 190k members!).
We talk about the ...
54. Exercise and Skincare from 2021-02-25T12:48:27
Natalie is back with a podcast about exercise and skincare. Find out more of the Skincare with Friends Facebook group
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53. Menopause and Your Skin- Interview with Fiona Clark from 2021-02-17T21:16:52
Everyone should listen to this podcast! Getting older is super depressing, but, it's less depressing when you know how to deal with it. My interview with medical journalist and spokesperson for wom...
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52. How to repair your skin barrier- interview with Rene Serbon from 2021-02-06T11:35:55
Interview with leading skincare expert, Rene Serbon, all about the moisture barrier, how to make the most of your skincare and the science of delivering actives into the skin. Rene is a rebound ski...
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51. How to Fight Maskne from 2020-12-02T23:00:58
This week we're talking about the newest skincare issue we're all facing- mason. How very 2020- a new skincare issue of it's very own. There is help, there are cures, have a listen to find out. Fin...
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50. Melasma Treatments 2- Laser, Peels and IPL from 2020-10-24T22:02:33
Looking a quick fix for your melasma? The second in our melasma treatment series, this time it's laser, IPL, peels and we mention a new and very promising agent- tranexamic acid.
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49. Melasma Treatments 1- Cosmelan from 2020-10-07T21:43:17
Today we're talking about super expensive, highly rated, melasma peel- Cosmelan. Does it work? or is it just a marketing ploy?
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48. Niacinamide- How, Why and What We Think of the Controversies from 2020-08-16T09:42:23
The Ordinary have released their newest product, pure Niacinamide powder, it's been met with mixed reviews and some anger. Today we talk about all the issues surrounding niacinamide, Lab Muffin's o...
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47. How to Support Black Skincare from 2020-07-13T21:14:42
This week's podcast is about how we as consumers can support black owned skincare businesses and where we should be using our spending power to support the BLM movement
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46. Best Skincare for Rosacea from 2020-06-06T13:35:40
Rosacea is a medical condition but there are things you can do yourself to get control over redness and acne that come with rosacea.
To find a transcript of this episode head to the Skincare wi...
45. Tinted Sunscreen Reviews from 2020-05-18T13:15:49
It's sunny, so we're on our favourite topic- sunscreens. We're talking about some new ones- It Cosmetics Illuminating and Altruist Anti Redness.
Come and see the video on YouTube- https://youtu...
44. Enlarged Pores and How To Minimise Them from 2020-04-27T15:34:48
Today we talk pores and oily skin, blackheads and how to improve their appearance. Come and find us on the Skincare with Friends Facebook group for the transcript and product recs, also on instagra...
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43. Skincare Under the Corona Lockdown from 2020-04-19T13:28:37
Todays skincare chat is on how lockdown has affected our skincare routine for the good and bad...
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42. Is Fragrance Really that Bad for your Skin? from 2020-03-18T21:36:41
This week's discussion is about the role of fragrance and essential oils in skincare. What the research has to say about their effects and how we feel about them.
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41. Do We Need Sunscreen in the Winter? from 2020-03-01T22:30:50
A skincare podcast by two skincare obsessed friends. Today we are talking about whether we need sunscreen in the winter, how to apply and which ones are good. There is also a fair bit about acne to...
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38. Skincare for Dry Skin from 2019-11-30T22:05:12
We all need moisturiser, but it's a bit more complicated than that. Find out how to choose the right moisturiser for you
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37. Treating Hair Loss from 2019-11-02T20:52:54
This week we discuss how to approach hair loss, the treatments available, which ones work, how to look after your thinning hair and alter your diet to make the best of your hair.
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36. Clean Beauty from 2019-10-16T14:54:48
The clean beauty movement is all we're hearing about at the moment, but what is it and do we need to be involved?
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35. Vitamin C from 2019-09-23T13:20:38
Vitamin C- The science behind it and which product is the best
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34. Tretinoin- Why and How from 2019-09-13T11:06:39
Why you should use tretinoin and how to incorporate it into your skincare routine
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33. Natural Vs Toxic from 2019-08-09T12:32:09
A swim in the sea of misinformation. Toxins are bad, sunscreen is bad, the sun is good, alkaline is good, cancer, toxins, vaccines... How do you tell what is dangerous misinformation? We take a fun...
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32. Hyperpigmentation and How to Get Rid of it from 2019-07-17T11:07:22
Today we're having a further look into the treatment of hyperpigmentation, prescription medication, chemical peels, laser etc.
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31. Botox and Fillers from 2019-06-27T18:02:02
Today we talk about botox and fillers, are they good? is it ok to do them long term? where can you go wrong. we have all seen bad fillers but I'm betting there are plenty of celebs who have treatme...
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30. The Dangers of Chemical Sunscreens from 2019-06-04T23:02:21
This week we talk about which ingredients we want in our sunscreen and which ones we need to avoid. Which products we love and are nice to wear. Loads of information on our Skincare with Friends Fa...
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29. Is SPF Bad For You? from 2019-05-27T20:00:18
We go over the recent scientific study that shows some evidence that sunscreen chemicals may go into your bloodstream. What exactly does this mean and how can we keep ourselves safe?
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28. Undereye Issues and Dark Circles from 2019-05-07T11:58:24
Today we talk about the dreaded undereye area, the most difficult to treat and also the first place raging shows. Is there anything we can do to actually brighten up tired peepers and improve dark ...
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27. Desert Island Skincare from 2019-04-25T21:13:05
Today we delve into our skincare history, our favourite skincare, our must haves and what we would bring to a desert island with us
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26. Diet and Skin Health from 2019-04-08T21:15:19
A look at the scientific evidence around the effect diet has on the skin's health. There is some interesting and potentially life changing stuff you need to know. Promise it's not entirely full of ...
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25. Asian Skincare from 2019-03-28T21:29:56
Today we're talking about Asian and Korean skincare. Asian skincare has a different philosophy to that of Western skincare and quite often better products. Find out how to make it work for you.
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24. Sensitive Skin from 2019-03-18T17:28:04
Sensitive skin is a real pain, we go through why it happens, what you can do about it and skincare recommendations to try. Join us at the Skincare with Friends Facebook group and Instagram to chat ...
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23. The Cleanser Masterlist from 2019-03-09T16:37:50
Today we talk about cleansers in a bit more detail and give our product recommendations. Also introduce the Cleanser Masterlist, available on our Patreon page- https://www.patreon.com/Skincarewithf...
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22. Brandon Truaxe The Ordinary Q&A Part 2 from 2019-02-17T17:43:52
Part 2 Brandon Truaxe's The Ordinary Chatroom Q&A
The second part of our Deciem podcast commemorating the late Brandon Truaxe. Today we talk about his take on Ordinary regimens, pigmentation, w...
21. Sam Bunting's Skincare Tips from 2019-02-11T20:58:58
Last week I met Sam in the flesh and absorbed her knowledge like a sponge and today we're relaying famous dermatologist, Sam Bunting's, top skincare tips for acne, melanoma, layering, oils, cleansi...
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20. In Memory of Brandon Truaxe from 2019-02-03T21:42:02
Today we are talking about the late, great skincare legend Brandon Truaxe. The founder of The Ordinary, genius, figure of controversy was taken from us recently and we talk about the legacy he left...
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19. Ethical Skincare from 2019-01-20T14:05:44
This week is all about ethical choices in skincare, what to consider, which brands are bad, which are good and a bit more about Kat Von D...
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18. Overpriced Skincare from 2019-01-12T20:18
Some skincare costs hundreds of pounds, is it worth the price? we take a look at the most expensive skincare on the market and try to figure out if it's worth the money (it's not!). Head to our Ins...
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17. The Ordinary- How to Build a Routine from 2018-12-11T22:23:19
This week we go through the entire The Ordinary skincare catalogue and, bit by bit, how to put together a routine for yourself.
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16. Winter Skincare from 2018-11-25T20:31:42
Today we're going seasonal. Black Friday has just been and gone, we discuss our purchases and how we're going to tackle winter skincare challenges. Lots of product info at @skincarewithfriends Inst...
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15. Eczema from 2018-11-11T20:59:04
This week we talk about the swine that is eczema. A life long condition for sufferers and difficult to treat. We go through why you get it, how to prevent it, how to treat it, all options you might...
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14. Superfoods for Great Skin from 2018-10-30T21:49:52
Natalie talks about her cool dietary supplements for maximum skin (and rest of her) health. There are loads of cool things you can try to feed your skin from the inside, we sniff them all and tell ...
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13. All About Acids in Skincare from 2018-10-24T21:33:38
Today we talk about acids, also go into the recent Sunday Riley scandal, facial hair, peptides and eyebrows. Find out which acid s best for your skin and how to use them, also hear about the new wo...
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12. Busting Skincare Myths from 2018-10-15T19:49:45
This week we are myth busting. What are the deeply held, deeply flawed views that we all have and why are they wrong? The usual humorous informal chat on skincare and our lives. Come and find us on...
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11. Skincare for Teens from 2018-10-10T21:31:19
Today we are talking about teen skin and acne. The teenage years can bring changes, some of those changes require skincare. Funny chat about how to deal with young skin issues
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10. Is Skincare Really Necessary? from 2018-10-02T15:04:53
We all have a smug friend who does nothing in the way of beauty and still looks fabulous. Is that friend right? Do we even need to use skincare and beauty products? We have a good old chin wag and ...
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9. Are Facials A Waste Of Time from 2018-09-22T20:37:48
Today we find out what the experts have to say about facial treatments. What do dermatologists think about spa treatments, luxury skincare and anti ageing treatments in general.
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8. We Answer Your Questions from 2018-09-16T20:56:26
A funny chat about skincare. We answer your questions on The Ordinary, Niacinamide, Retinoids, you name it. A good old silly chat that is about skincare and pretty much everything else you can thin...
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7. Retinoids from 2018-09-10T21:16:13
Today we are talking about a surefire way to reverse ageing- retinoids. We're talking about what to use, how to use it, why you need it. The usual funny unscripted nonsense also. Head to @skincarew...
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6. Skincare Basics- Do I Need To Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise from 2018-09-01T13:53:40
Today Nia and Natalie talk answer listener’s questions. Do we really need to cleanse, tone and moisturise? What the heck is a toner.
Head to our Instagram @skincarewithfriends for more info, p...
5. Bad Skincare and MLM Rants from 2018-08-11T09:34:06
Some things just really get up our noses! Find out what nefarious and dodgy skincare care products and tactics are doing our nut in. Funny and honest chat about skincare.
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4. Acne treatment from 2018-08-05T14:10:15
Funny beauty and skincare chat. Today we're having a big old chat about the nightmare of adult acne and how to treat it.
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3. Pigmentation and Melasma Treatment from 2018-07-28T11:46:08
Pigmentation chit chat. Today we are chatting about all the skincare and treatments available to help with melanoma and pigmentation. Nat will be telling us what products she uses that have helped....
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1. Skincare with Friends- Hieeee from 2018-06-28T19:50:35
Introducing Skincare with Friends- a shiny new Podcast about skincare
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