About this episode

Giselle Curcio discusses skincare innovation, the meaning of skin longevity, and evaluates trending ingredients in the industry.

We're going behind the curtain of skincare innovation with Giselle, Chief Brand & Innovation Officer at Alumier MD. With 22 years in the industry, she breaks down how a product actually goes from idea to shelf (12 to 24 months), how to spot a real clinical study versus a marketing stunt, and why the word "longevity" has become almost meaningless. We also run through the hottest ingredients in skincare right now — exosomes, PDRN/salmon DNA, growth factors, peptides, senescent ("zombie") cells — and get Giselle's honest verdict on what's real, what's promising, and what's mostly hype. Plus: the concept of "oxidative aging," why more stimulation doesn't mean better results, and the "core four" essentials every routine needs regardless of budget. 🎙️ Guests: Giselle Curcio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselle-disanto-0228a355/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro…

People in this episode

Hosts: Beate, Natascha

Guest: Giselle Curcio

Topics covered

• skincare innovation
• clinical studies
• skin longevity
• hyped ingredients
• oxidative aging
• anti-aging

Keywords

• skin longevity
• clinical studies
• oxidative aging
• hyped ingredients
• anti-aging
• skincare innovation
• exosomes
• peptides

Sponsors

Boutique Skin Envie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alumier MD, Boutique Skin Envie

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