Skin Barrier And Beyond
A licensed esthetician and certified gut health specialist’s take on skin health, from barrier repair to the gut–skin connection, inflammatory skin patterns, and comedone care. Honest, science-driven, and grounded in real clinical experience.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
Skin Barrier And Beyond
Latest Episodes
Why Antibiotics Don’t Fix Inflammatory Acne Long‑Term
Most people are told that “stronger” prescriptions will finally clear their skin, but antibiotics only touch one slice of inflammatory acne. In this episode, I break down why antibiotics are not enough for acne and why a root cause ...
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Episode 25
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7:26
Glow Myth: Why Drinking More Water Won’t Save Your Skin
You’ve been told to “just drink more water” for glowing, hydrated skin. But if that actually worked, your barrier wouldn’t still feel tight, flaky, or inflamed. In this episode, we break down the glow myth and unpack the real scienc...
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Episode 24
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11:26
AI Skin Analysis: Is Your Report Gaslighting You? An Esthetician Breaks It Down
If you’ve ever uploaded a selfie to an AI skin analysis app and felt worse after the “report,” this episode is for you. In this episode, me as an esthetician will break down how AI skin reports actually work, where these apps go wro...
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Episode 23
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9:54
Why Hydrating Serums Aren’t Enough for Dehydrated Skin Barrier
Even after layering hyaluronic acid and “hydrating” serums, does your skin still feel tight, rough, and thirsty again within minutes? In this episode of Skin Barrier and Beyond, I break down why your barrier stays dehydrated even wh...
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Episode 22
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6:45
The Real Cause of Damaged Skin Barrier (Hint: It’s Not Your Products)
Most people think a damaged skin barrier is caused by over-exfoliating, using harsh products, or layering too many actives.But what if your products aren’t the real problem?In this episode, we break down the real cause of a damage...
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Episode 21
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10:08