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The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 82: The Truth About Filler, Facial Aging & the Future of Aesthetic Medicine with Dr. Kathleen Welsh
Jun 21, 2026
40m 42s
The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 81: Beauty Doesn't Need More Products. It Needs Better Ones — with Shannaz Schopfer
Jun 14, 2026
44m 54s
The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 80: Beauty Runs on Data: Ingredient Trends, AI & the Truth Behind the Marketing with Monieka Bos
Jun 7, 2026
54m 27s
The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 79: When the Surgeon Became the Patient: Healing from the Inside Out with Dr. Kami Parsa
May 31, 2026
56m 08s
The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 78: Waterless Beauty Isn’t About Sustainability — It’s About Potency with Stephanie Farsht of Small Wonder
May 24, 2026
39m 41s
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 82: The Truth About Filler, Facial Aging & the Future of Aesthetic Medicine with Dr. Kathleen Welsh | One of the biggest misconceptions in aesthetics right now is that filler is a problem — the problem.Spend a few minutes online and you’ll find countless videos blaming filler for everything from facial puffiness to “filler migration.” But according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kathleen Welsh, the real issue isn’t filler — it’s how filler has been used.In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with Dr. Kathleen Welsh, founder of Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology, alongside Roxanne Krempa, Director of Bay Area Body & Wellness, for a fascinating conversation about how aesthetic medicine is evolving beyond volume alone.Drawing on nearly three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Welsh explains why she believes the backlash against filler is actually a backlash against overfilling, how social media has distorted public perception of injectables, and why today’s most natural results come from treating aging as a multi-layered process involving skin, fat, muscle, and structure.Together, Carmine, Dr. Welsh, and Roxanne explore the rise of Emface, the role muscle loss plays in facial aging, the importance of prevention, and why sunscreen remains the single most powerful anti-aging intervention available.The conversation then shifts into one of the most intriguing developments in aesthetics today: Exomind. Dr. Welsh and Roxanne explain how this neurotechnology is helping patients address stress, anxiety, focus, and emotional well-being — and why caring for the whole person may be becoming just as important as treating the face itself.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Dr. Welsh believes people aren’t moving away from filler — they’re moving away from being overfilled;What “filler migration” actually is and why it may be widely misunderstood;How facial aging involves changes to skin, fat, muscle, and even bone structure;What Emface is and how it helps support the underlying architecture of the face;Why prevention remains the most effective anti-aging strategy;The surprising role sunscreen plays in long-term facial aging;What Exomind is and how it supports neuroplasticity, focus, and emotional well-being;How stress, anxiety, and mental wellness increasingly intersect with aesthetic medicine;And, why the future of beauty may be less about chasing perfection and more about supporting overall health.Key TakeawayThe future of aesthetic medicine isn’t about finding a single miracle treatment. It’s about understanding aging as a structural, biological, and even emotional process. Dr. Welsh reminds us that the best outcomes come from prevention, thoughtful intervention, and treating the whole person — not simply chasing volume, trends, or quick fixes.Connect with Dr. Welsh and Roxanne at Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology on LinkedIn here and on Instagram @bayareacosmeticdermatology. Discover their cutting-edge treatments – including Emface and Exomind – on the Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology website at weloveskin.com (or via the links below).—Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on Substack and LinkedIn – and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Cutting-edge treatment links:EmfaceExomind Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 40m 42s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 81: Beauty Doesn't Need More Products. It Needs Better Ones — with Shannaz Schopfer | One of the biggest misconceptions in beauty is that innovation and newness are the same thing.The industry launches thousands of products every year. New ingredients dominate social media feeds. New brands appear almost daily. But according to beauty industry veteran Shannaz Schopfer, more products don’t necessarily mean better products — and in many cases, they simply create more noise.In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with Shannaz Schopfer, founder of The Beauty Architects and a beauty industry insider with more than 40 years of experience spanning product development, manufacturing, formulation, and brand building.Drawing on decades of experience — from growing up in her father’s skincare business in Switzerland to launching her own brand and advising manufacturers and founders around the world — Shannaz offers a candid look at what happens behind the scenes of modern beauty.Together, Carmine and Shannaz explore why some ingredients lose effectiveness before they ever reach the skin, how social media and low barriers to entry have transformed the industry, what founders consistently underestimate about launching a brand, and why genuine innovation has become increasingly difficult to find.They also discuss sustainability, packaging waste, ingredient trends, alcohol-free fragrance, the rise of Korean beauty, and the growing tension between experience and disruption in an industry obsessed with what’s next.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why having an ingredient on an INCI list doesn’t guarantee efficacy;What most founders misunderstand about launching a beauty brand;How social media transformed the pace of beauty innovation;Why Shannaz believes the industry is producing too many similar products;The hidden challenges of sustainable packaging;What excites her most about the future of fragrance;And, why experience remains one of the most undervalued assets in beauty.Key TakeawayThe future of beauty isn’t about launching more products. It’s about creating products that genuinely solve problems, earn loyalty, and stand the test of time. In an industry increasingly driven by speed and novelty, Shannaz reminds us that quality, integrity, and experience still matter.Connect with Shannaz on LinkedIn here and on Instagram at @shannazschopfer. Explore her work with brands and manufacturers through The Beauty Architects at thebeautyarc.com.—Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on Substack and LinkedIn – and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 44m 54s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 80: Beauty Runs on Data: Ingredient Trends, AI & the Truth Behind the Marketing with Monieka Bos✨ | beauty trendsdata intelligence+3 | Monieka Bos | SKINSKOOL BeautyCosmeticIQ | — | beautydata+5 | — | 54m 27s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 79: When the Surgeon Became the Patient: Healing from the Inside Out with Dr. Kami Parsa✨ | healingnutrition+4 | Dr. Kami Parsa | Mendora HealthHeal | — | healingnutrition+5 | — | 56m 08s | |
| 5/24/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 78: Waterless Beauty Isn’t About Sustainability — It’s About Potency with Stephanie Farsht of Small Wonder✨ | waterless beautypotency in beauty products+5 | Stephanie Farsht | Small WonderTarget+1 | — | waterless beautyformulation+5 | — | 39m 41s | |
| 5/17/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 77: Beauty Has No Expiration Date: Sarah Kugelman on Aging, Identity & the Evolution of Beauty✨ | agingidentity+4 | Sarah Kugelman | Skyn IcelandAll Golden+1 | — | agingbeauty+7 | — | 30m 28s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 76: Skin Under Stress: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Skin with Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik✨ | stress skinchronic stress+4 | Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik | Stamina Cosmetics | — | skin healthchronic stress+5 | — | 45m 01s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 75: Skin Without Damage: Dr. Ben Johnson on the Retinol Myth, Dermal Repair & the Future of Regenerative Skincare✨ | skincaredermal repair+4 | Dr. Ben Johnson | Osmosis Beauty | — | skin regenerationretinol myth+5 | — | 52m 23s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 74: The SPF Illusion: Inside Sunscreen Testing, Trust & the Truth About Protection with Janna Mandell✨ | sunscreen testingSPF claims+4 | Janna Mandell | BeautyMatter | — | SPFsunscreen+5 | — | 50m 32s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 73: NAD⁺ — The Molecule Everyone Wants to Boost, But No One Can Measure with Jari Närhi, NADMED CEO✨ | NAD⁺longevity+4 | Jari Närhi | NADMED | Finland | NAD⁺longevity+5 | — | 30m 01s | |
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| 4/12/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 72: Dr. Katie Varman on the Gut-Skin Connection & What’s Really Causing Your Acne✨ | gut-skin connectionacne treatment+4 | Dr. Katie Varman | Clear Skin From Within | — | acnegut health+5 | — | 42m 29s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 71: Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): François Vix on the “Enzyme of Life,” Oxidative Stress & Skin Longevity✨ | superoxide dismutaseoxidative stress+4 | François Vix | GliSODinL’Oréal+1 | — | superoxide dismutaseoxidative stress+5 | — | 1h 03m 15s | |
| 3/29/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 70: MoCRA Isn’t Finished: Mark Broussard on What the Beauty Industry Still Needs to Fix✨ | cosmetic regulationproduct safety+4 | Mark Broussard | Desert In Bloom Cosmetics LabFDA+1 | — | MoCRAcosmetic chemist+4 | — | 38m 38s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 69: Treat Your Skin Like Silk: Angela Jia Kim on Glass Skin, Hanbang & the Philosophy of K-Beauty✨ | K-beauty philosophyglass skin+3 | Angela Jia Kim | Savor BeautyInstagram+3 | — | K-beautyglass skin+5 | — | 54m 13s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 68: Why Beauty Leaders Burn Out: Ageism, Perfectionism & Reinvention with Elyse Conroy✨ | beauty industryburnout+4 | Elyse Conroy | Soul MakeupBeauty Career Lab | — | beauty leadershipexecutive burnout+5 | — | 46m 51s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 67: Uncompromising Chemistry: Eric Pressly on Bond Repair, Beauty Science, and Building What Comes Next✨ | bond repairbeauty science+3 | Eric Pressly | EpresePhD | — | bond repairbeauty products+5 | — | 44m 06s | |
| 3/1/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 66: Formulation Over Hype — Inside a Chemist-Founded Skincare Brand with Angel Olavarria of Strive Skin✨ | skincare formulationingredient transparency+4 | Angel Olavarria | Strive Skin | — | skincareformulation+7 | — | 1h 03m 48s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 65: Silver Hair, Sharp Opinions – The Silverist Founder Evelyn Wang on Gray Hair, Ageism & Building a Beauty Brand That Actually Sees Women✨ | gray hairageism in beauty+5 | Evelyn Wang | The SilveristL’Oréal+1 | — | silver hairbeauty marketing+5 | — | 40m 38s | |
| 2/15/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 64: Rethinking Eczema Care for Kids with Jemila Alharazim — Mother & Founder of Ocean Olive✨ | eczema carechildren's health+5 | Jemila Alharazim | Whipped Gel Nourishing Eczema Spot TreatmentOcean Olive | FDAStaphylococcus aureus | eczemachildren+7 | — | 33m 27s | |
| 2/8/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 63: The 25-Year Road to a New FDA-Approved Sunscreen Filter with Carl D’Ruiz | For more than 25 years, the U.S. sunscreen market has been frozen in time – while the rest of the world moved on to newer, more advanced UV filters. In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with Carl D’Ruiz, one of the key figures behind the FDA’s proposed order to add a new UV filter to the U.S. sunscreen monograph – the first in more than a generation.Carl is a regulatory and scientific affairs leader at dsm-firmenich, and has spent nearly two decades navigating shifting regulations, Congressional mandates, clinical trials, and evolving FDA requirements to bring bemotrizinol (PARSOL® Shield) to the brink of U.S. approval. When finalized, it would become only the third UV filter considered GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) under modern FDA standards.In this wide-ranging conversation, Carmine and Carl unpack:Why sunscreen is regulated as a drug in the U.S. – and how that stalled innovation;What Category III really means (and why it doesn’t equal “unsafe”);The impact of systemic absorption studies and the 2019 JAMA sunscreen headlines;Why Americans have access to far fewer UV filters than Europe, S. Korea, or Australia;How bemotrizinol could enable better broad-spectrum protection and more wearable formulas, especially for melanated skin;What it actually takes – in time, data, and money – to shepherd a new sunscreen active through the FDA;And why this milestone could open the door to a new era of sunscreen innovation in the U.S.The episode also explores Carl’s unconventional career path – from the EPA to tobacco harm reduction to sunscreen regulation – along with the signature lightning round that touches on cycling, risk-taking, mentorship, and what it really means to play the long game in public health.This is a must-listen for anyone curious about sunscreen safety, FDA regulation, ingredient innovation, or why the products Americans use every day have lagged so far behind the rest of the world – and what finally might change.—Follow Carl D’Ruiz on Instagram here and on LinkedIn here. And, you can learn more about Carl’s decades-long work to get PARSOL® Shield over the finish line in the BeautyMatter article, The Great Sunscreen Odyssey: The 25-Year Road to a “New” UV Filter.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 55m 42s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 62: The Biology of Better Skin: Inside Mother Science with Its Dynamic “Citizen Scientist” Founders | What if one of the most beneficial skincare molecules was already living on your skin?In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger and Mike Einziger, the husband-and-wife founders of Mother Science – and self-described citizen scientists whose curiosity-led research reshaped how we think about skin biology, antioxidants, and aging.Their journey began not in a traditional lab, but on tour, when Ann Marie noticed a strange, brightened pattern on her skin. That question sparked six years of rigorous scientific investigation into the skin microbiome, oxidative stress, and a naturally occurring, microbiome-derived molecule called Malassezin.In this conversation, Ann Marie and Mike explain:what it means to be citizen scientists – scientifically literate, deeply curious, and guided by data rather than dogma;how Malassezin functions as a next-generation antioxidant and interacts with the skin’s own defense systems;why oxidative stress is a major driver of visible skin aging, and how they use the term “oxidaging” to reframe the conversation;what it means to be “a science company that expresses itself through skincare”;and, how regulatory boundaries shape the way skincare science is communicated responsibly.They also break down Mother Science’s three core products – the Molecular Hero Serum, Retinol Synergist, and Molecular Genesis Moisturizer – and discuss how backgrounds in music, pattern recognition, and systems thinking influence their scientific approach.This is a thoughtful, science-forward conversation about skin biology, antioxidants, education-first brand building, and the power of approaching beauty through curiosity, rigor, and respect for the scientific process.Connect with Ann Marie on Instagram at @annmariesimpsoneinziger and on LinkedIn here; and connect with Michael on Instagram at @michaeleinziger and his LinkedIn page here. Explore Mother Science on Instagram at @motherscience and learn more about the products and brand ethos at motherscience.com.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Product links: Mother Science has graciously extended an offer of 20% off their products for the Skincarma community. Simply enter code SKINCARMA at motherscience.com. N.B. Excludes sets and subscriptions.Mother Science Molecular Hero SerumMother Science Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair MoisturizerMother Science Retinol Synergist—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 04m 24s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 61: Men’s Skincare with Beauty Bob: Why Men Care About Skin But Hate Talking About It | Men track their workouts, optimize their supplements, and obsess over performance — yet mention moisturizer (especially one with SPF!) and the conversation suddenly gets weird. Why?In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with Bob “Beauty Bob” Gearing, a men’s health and lifestyle writer and contributor to Men’s Health magazine, to unpack the quiet contradiction at the heart of men’s skincare — and why language, simplicity, and habit matter more than products.Bob shares his personal skincare journey — from severe teenage acne to building a routine in adulthood that actually sticks. He’s become an influential voice and advocate in the men’s grooming space. Together, Carmine and Bob explore how men discover skincare through their partners, why “grooming” can feel more accessible than “skincare,” and how most men are overwhelmed not by a lack of interest, but by an overwhelming flood of choices.The conversation digs into Bob’s popular “two-minute drill”: a no-nonsense daily routine built around three non-negotiables — cleansing, lightweight hydration, and daily SPF. They discuss why sunscreen remains the hardest sell for men (despite being the most effective anti-aging step), why texture and feel matter more than ingredient lists for most guys, and how consistency beats complexity every time.Carmine brings his de-influencer lens to the discussion, calling out ingredient overload, questionable devices, and marketing that talks at men instead of meeting them where they are. They also touch on Bob’s writing for Men’s Health, including topics like SPF, sweat-friendly routines, golf and sun exposure, and the cultural silence that keeps men secretly asking skincare questions in DMs instead of out in the open.This is an honest, practical conversation about men’s skincare habits — without the noise, the stigma, or the outrageous 12-step routines.—Follow Bob on Instagram at @beautybob and on LinkedIn here. And, catch his articles in Men’s Health magazine, including “Fellas, It’s Time to Take Care of Your Skin” and “How I Get Rid of My Back Hair Without Asking My Wife or Buddies for Help”.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Men’s Health articles by Bob Gearing:How I Get Rid of My Back Hair Without Asking My Wife or Buddies for HelpYeah, I Still Get Pimples at 43 Years Old. Here’s How I Clear ‘Em Up.Fellas, It’s Time to Take Care of Your SkinThe Post-Sweat Grooming Routine for Dudes on the Go—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 42m 52s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 60: “Leap Even Though You’re Fearful” — Confidence, Connection & Finding Your Passion with Shelley Hancock, the Esthetician’s Esthetician | On today’s episode of The Skincarma Pod, host Carmine Montalto is joined by Shelley Hancock – a licensed esthetician, educator of educators, mentor, and author of Esthetic Success: A Seasoned Esthetician’s JourneyShelley’s career didn’t follow a straight line – and it wasn’t polished in hindsight. Before finding her calling in esthetics, she moved through multiple jobs, industries, and identities, searching for work that truly fit. Along the way, she faced doubt, generational expectations, and a defining moment when her father expressed a fear that she might never find her passion.That moment – and the many “leaps” that followed – shaped Shelley’s confidence-first philosophy. As she puts it in their conversation, “Leap even though you’re fearful.”In this deeply human conversation, Carmine and Shelley explore:Why confidence often comes before competenceThe career detours that quietly prepare us for successHow connection, not credentials, builds lasting client relationshipsThe difference between knowing everything and trusting yourselfWhat today’s estheticians need to both learn and unlearn to build long, fulfilling careersShelley shares stories from her early days as a cosmetic counter associate, medical-office assistant, spa owner, and eventually an “esthetician’s esthetician,” revealing how curiosity, courage, and self-confidence shaped a decades-long career in skin health and education.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a nonlinear career path, questioning their next step, or learning how to move forward even when fear is present.🎧 Listen now – and discover why leaping before you feel ready might be the most powerful career move of all.—Follow Shelley on Instagram here and on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Shelley and her work in aesthetics, and even schedule a consultation with her, at shelleyhancock.com.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Product links: Esthetic Success: A Seasoned Esthetician’s JourneyCan You Relate?: Personal Stories with Universal MessagesHow to Become a Skincare Expert—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 40m 29s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 59: Skin, Science & Storytelling: Dahlia Devkota Flips the Mic and Interviews Carmine | In this special mic-flip episode of The Skincarma Pod, roles are reversed. After a standout conversation on skin microbiome health, Dahlia Devkota – former Allure beauty editor and founder of Editrix – returns to the podcast to interview Carmine, the creator of The Skincarma Pod and Skincarma Blog.What follows is a free-flowing, unfiltered conversation that traces Carmine’s more than 25-year career in beauty – from department store counters and legacy brands to his time as the first-ever in-house copywriter at Kiehl’s, and ultimately to creating Skincarma.With no script and no guardrails, Dahlia asks the questions editors always want to ask – and Carmine answers them with honesty and his trademark wry wit.Together, they dig into how the beauty industry has changed (and where it hasn’t), why marketing often outruns science, and what actually matters when it comes to skin health today. From niacinamide, ectoin, growth factors, and the exosome hype cycle to sunscreen skepticism, personalization myths, and the difference between beauty culture in New York and Los Angeles, this episode is equal parts industry history, cultural commentary, and skincare truth-telling.Catch Carmine and Dahlia in their first episode together: Ep. 54: “Healthy Skin Is Left Alone” – Editing the Microbiome with Dahlia Devkota, Founder of Editrix—Connect with Dahlia on Instagram at @dahlia.devkota and on LinkedIn here. Discover Editrix on Instagram here and learn more about the products and brand ethos at editrixwellness.com.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Product links: Editrix I. Demigod Ayurvedic Cleansing OilEditrix II. Deuxième Postbiotic Fermented CleanserEditrix III. Superare Microflora Barrier FilmEditrix IV. Bakterium Delirium Skin Education SerumPaula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 02m 58s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | ![]() The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 58: Not All Exosomes Are Created Equal – Plated CEO Alisa Lask on Platelet-Derived vs. Plant-Derived Exosomes | In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with Alisa Lask, CEO of Rion Aesthetics and the medical-grade skincare line Plated Skin Science. Together, they unpack what’s real – and what’s hype – in the fast-emerging world of exosomes in skincare.Alisa shares her path from Midwest beginnings and a career across Eli Lilly, Allergan, and Galderma, to leading a regenerative aesthetics company built on platelet-derived exosome technology – a category Plated helped bring into the skincare conversation.Carmine and Alisa dive into:What exosomes are (Alisa’s simple “text messaging system” explanation);Why platelet-derived exosomes are fundamentally different from plant-based “exosome” claims;Plated’s origin story rooted in the Mayo Clinic’s Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program;How Plated sources material from FDA-compliant platelet banks (and why transparency matters);Why Plated is provider-dispensed, not built for big-box beauty retail;Plus: murder-mystery comfort TV, safari travel, dog rescue, and the lightning-round line you won’t forget: “I feel most like myself when…I’m in the barn.”Curious about exosomes? Explore Carmine’s article 2025 Ingredient Trends: Exosomes Are One Part Science, One Part Story on Substack here.Connect with Alisa on Instagram at @alisa.lask_rion and on LinkedIn here. Explore Plated Skin Science on Instagram at @platedskinscience and learn more about the products, exosome science and brand ethos at platedskinscience.com.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on LinkedIn here and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Substack, or Spotify to help Carmine reach more curious listeners.Product links: Plated Intense SerumPlated Daily SerumPlated Hair Serum—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.With the right skincare routine including sunscreen...You CAN change your skin’s destiny!™ Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe | 33m 07s | ||||||
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