The Beauty Podcast, with Sali Hughes

Makeup can be one of the most expressive, creative and fun aspects of beauty, so Sali’s saved this one for last! In the final episode of this series Sali Hughes is joined by a makeup power duo: the sisters Sam @pixiwoos and Nic @pixiwoo Chapman, otherwise known as Pixiwoo.Nic and Sam explain how they started their careers on department store counters before going on to found the Pixiwoo empire, helping millions of women across the internet find their way through makeup and have fun doing it. They’ll also share their answers to your makeup dilemmas in The Clinic, from great eyeliner for any age to amazing looks for hooded eyes. They’ll help you cover up a spot crisis, tackle dark circles and avoid old-fashioned makeup techniques which can age you. Whether you need a face that keeps going all day, plumper-looking lips or a little sparkle for your Christmas party, it’s all here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red, flushed, burning and stinging skin are just some of the symptoms of rosacea and hyper sensitive skin. The skin condition is currently at an all time high, affecting women of all ages sometimes as suddenly as overnight. So what can we do understand how to live with it and what triggers it? Should rosacea sufferers really avoid make-up? Sali is joined by two guests who share their own experiences of rosacea -  blogger and make up expert Rose Gallagher, and beauty blogger and expert in rosacea management Lex Gillies (aka @talontedlex) discuss their skincare regimes, triggers, common misconceptions, the emotional effect of the skin condition and how is has affected them both professionally.  Sali, Rose and Lex take your questions in the surgery. Have a question for Sali and the experts? Or even a suggestion for a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Tell us about it #TheBeautyPodcastWithSali  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After experiencing physical changes during and after pregnancy, women also need to align themselves with a new identity - that of a mother. As well as dealing with breastfeeding, the tired skin of new parenthood and a lack of time to spend on themselves, there’s an immense pressure new mothers often face to be a “supermum.” Is there a secret minimal make-up routine for new parents? Should they ditch the make-up altogether? Can any product out there hide the fact that new parents face approximately 6 years worth of sleep deprivation? Sali is joined by midwife, mother of four and parenting blogger Clemmie Hooper (aka @motherofdaughters) to talk about their experiences of new motherhood and they both take your questions in the surgery. Have a question for Sali and the experts? Or even a suggestion for a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Tell us about it #TheBeautyPodcastWithSali  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since starting this podcast, Sali has been inundated with skincare related questions so this is a special two-part episode featuring an open surgery devoted to them. Sali is joined by Consultant Dermatologist and TV’s Bad Skin Clinic’s chief troubleshooter Dr Emma Craythorne and skincare expert and founder of online skin consultation service skinnerd.com Jennifer Rock. The e share their own skincare routines, how to pick a dermatologist and how many steps there should be in our skincare routines.Do you have a question for Sali and the experts? Or even a suggestion for a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Tell us about it #TheBeautyPodcastWithSaliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our appearance is a large part of our identity. When that changes through ill health, there is often a process of adjustment. During chemo and radiotherapy, what do patients need to know about these changes and how a new beauty regime can restore a sense of control? Beauty Editor, Author and breast cancer survivor Sophie Beresiner joins Sali to share her experience with cancer, thinking about her mortality for the first time, losing her hair and drawing her brows on incorrectly whilst sharing some tips and tricks along the way. Sali and Sophie also take your questions in the surgery. Have a question for Sali and the experts? Or even a suggestion for a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Tell us about it #TheBeautyPodcastWithSaliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are opening up about their experiences with menopause. Some are livid about it, while others want their employers to be compassionate about it. How can women be prepared for menopause and spot the symptoms of perimenopause? What do women who are currently going through it or post menopausal need to know about the treatments available to them? Beauty Journalist Nadine Baggott and Dr Amalia Annaradnam (The London Hormone Clinic) join Sali to talk in-depth about HRT, hair loss, hot flushes and the varying changes a woman will go through. Sali, Nadine and Dr Amalia take your menopause related questions in the surgery.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can beauty be a form of empowerment? Writer and author Emma Beddington lost her hair almost overnight at the age of 20. Soon afterwards, she began her own beauty blog and went on to contribute to beauty features for glossies and newspapers alike. Emma shares her story of how she used beauty as a tool for empowerment when life threw her a curveball. Sali and Emma take your questions in the surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzzwords such as non-toxic, all natural and eco-conscious have become the norm, but what exactly does clean beauty mean? Should we be steering clear of products with any chemicals in them, or is that a step too far? Sali takes the bull by the horns and is joined by skincare expert Caroline Hirons and cosmetic scientist/skincare brand founder Sam Farmer to discuss clean beauty in-depth and answer your questions on the subject in the surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.