About this episode
This episode discusses inclusive skincare in the UAE and features conversations on various topics including men's fitness, psychology, dating, and understanding difficult children.
How inclusive is skincare in the UAE? Vimbai Midzi, Founder of Deeper Beauty, joins us to talk melanin-friendly skincare, representation in beauty, and why products should be tested and designed for all skin tones. Also in this episode:Men & Pilates — Reza Alavi from Real Pilates on why more men are embracing the reformer.Too Friendly? — Dr. Mercedes Sheen on the psychology of overly friendly people.Dating & Loneliness — Cristiana Maxion from Maxion on modern dating and the search for connection.Difficult Kids — Dr. Tanya Dharamshi makes the case for understanding, not labelling, challenging children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Helen Farmer
Guests: Vimbai Midzi, Reza Alavi, Dr. Mercedes Sheen, Cristiana Maxion, Dr. Tanya Dharamshi
Topics covered
- inclusive skincare
- melanin-friendly products
- men and pilates
- psychology of friendliness
- modern dating
- loneliness
- understanding challenging children
Keywords
- skincare
- UAE
- melanin
- Pilates
- psychology
- dating
- loneliness
- children
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Deeper Beauty, Real Pilates, Maxion
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