The Skincarma® Pod

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes Maya Myers and Tzvi Ginzburg, husband-and-wife dynamic duo and co-founders of All Moringa. From farm to family, Ghana’s rich soil to your morning smoothie, Maya and Tzvi are spreading the power of the Miracle Tree . They’ve turned a shared passion for wellness, sustainability, and family into a thriving wellness brand built around one extraor...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes Allison Taylor, co-founder of Le Prunier, the California-born organic beauty brand redefining what luxury skincare can – and maybe should – be. From a fourth-generation plum orchard in Northern California to the curated collections of Credo, Neiman Marcus and Goop, Le Prunier is proof that beauty can grow from the ground up. Carmine and Allis...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes Alicia Lindner, co-CEO of Annemarie Börlind, the pioneering natural skincare brand founded by her grandmother in Germany’s Black Forest in 1959. Representing the third generation of a visionary family business, Alicia is carrying forward her grandmother’s mission to merge nature and science to create high-performing, natural skincare that’s b...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes Arielle Moody, CEO and co-founder of Mama Sol, the California-born suncare brand that’s reimagining how sunscreen can and should feel. They discuss Arielle’s journey in the beauty industry, the challenges of formulating effective and enjoyable sunscreens, and the importance of transparency in beauty products. Arielle goes on to share insights...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes Dr. Lamees Hamdan, an integrative medical doctor, naturopathic practitioner, longevity expert – and the visionary founder of Timebeam skincare. They explore the concept of skin longevity, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to skin health and wellness that includes both topical and ingestible solutions. Dr. Lamees discusses the...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine reconnects with Julie Lindh, a licensed medical aesthetician and founder of her namesake brand. They explore Julie’s unique approach to skincare, which integrates advanced aesthetics with holistic wellness practices. Julie shares her journey into holistic wellness, the four pillars of her Ageless Skin Method, and the importance of emotional well-being...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes cosmetic chemist and MoCRA compliance expert Mark Broussard, who has developed over 600 products across every beauty category. They discuss the 1% rule in skincare formulation and its implications for transparency and product efficacy. Intriguingly, this overlooked regulatory loophole is helping to drive dupe culture. Mark also shares insight...

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod , Carmine welcomes Karen Ballou, founder of Immunocologie Skincare, to explore the powerful connection between skin health and overall wellbeing. An oncology-trained esthetician with more than 30 years in the beauty industry, Karen shares the deeply personal journey that inspired her to create a skincare line rooted in immune support and natural resilience. Tog...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine presents the product innovation winners across seven categories in the 2025 BeautyMatter Awards. As a judge in the BeautyMatter Awards for the third year running, Carmine evaluated more than 200 products over the course of two months. In today’s episode, he shares the finalists in each category: treatments, moisturizers, scrubs and cleansers, acne, men...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes John Kressaty, co-founder of the Skin Bar – and one of the industry’s leading experts in sunscreens – to explore the history, nuances and complexities of sunscreen formulation. Carmine and John discuss the importance of sunscreen in skin health, the evolution of sunscreen technologies, and the differences between mineral and chemical UV filter...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Annie Graham and Diego Lapetina from Atomic Pom Labs about the evolving landscape of indie beauty branding. They discuss the importance of blending scientific rigor with creative branding, the challenges faced by indie brands in a dynamic and oversaturated beauty marketplace, and the significance of a cohesive product development process. The...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Carly Guerra, founder of Savoir Beauty. Carly shares her inspiring journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur. After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, she recognized a gap in the beauty market for products specifically designed for delicate breast area skin, leading her to create the industry’s first-ever dedicated breast serum. Their c...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Arjan Singh, co-founder of Jolie, a wellness brand that focuses on the importance of water quality in skincare. They discuss Arjan's background, the inspiration behind Jolie, and the challenges of educating consumers about the impact of water on their skin health. The conversation delves into the technology behind the brand’s trailblazing filt...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Gerard Camme, founder and CEO of Element Eight – the brand redefining luxury clinical skincare. They explore the innovative oxygen-based technology behind Element Eight’s products and Gerard shares about his exciting journey through the beauty industry, leading to the founding of Element Eight. Intriguingly, their conversation focuses on the i...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Keith O'Briant, founder and CEO of Hydrinity, the breakout brand elevating the daily skincare routine with regenerative technologies rooted in wound healing. They discuss Hydrinity’s innovative approach to skin health and the brand’s proprietary Hyaluronic Acid molecule. Keith shares insights from his background in biotech and aesthetics, expl...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine discusses the five finalists for the most innovative moisturizer of the year in the 2025 BeautyMatter Awards. The awards honor the thinkers, makers, and doers in the beauty community and Carmine was honored to be a judge in the product innovation category for the third in a row. This year, he evaluated more than 200 products across multiple categories:...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Laura Schmoisman, a global beauty strategist and founder of The Darl. They discuss the intricacies of brand building in the beauty industry, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling, understanding consumer needs, and the essential role of founders in shaping brand identity. Laura shares insights on why many brands fail and what it...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Dr. Rohan Shah, a dermatology resident, to discuss his journey into dermatology, the skin concerns he encounters with his patients most, and the importance of education and authenticity in skincare. The conversation goes on to explore the balance between dermatology and social media – where Dr. Shah promotes education on skin, skincare and pro...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Dr. Mark Menning, a pharmaceutical scientist and visionary founder of MARK Los Angeles. They discuss Dr. Menning's unique approach to skincare, which combines pharmaceutical science with a patented and innovative ingredient delivery system. The conversation covers the evolution of antiviral drugs, the under-appreciated power of flavonoids in s...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Ian Michael Crumm, a prominent aesthetician, skincare influencer and consummate sun safety advocate. The conversation delves into the nature of skincare, the essentials of a pro-skin health routine, and the vital importance that sunscreen plays in skin health. Ian shares about his role as spokesperson of the Melanoma Research Foundation’s 2025...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Frank Freeman, Vice President of Digital Disruption at Dermalogica. The conversation begins with Frank's journey from music to Harvard to skincare and culminates in the transformative impact of AI – and particularly chatbots like ChatGPT – on the beauty industry. Frank shares insights into how AI is being optimized at Dermalogica to enhance pr...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Divya Gugnani, a prominent figure in the beauty industry known for her entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas. They discuss Divya’s journey from investment banking to founding multiple beauty brands, including Wander Beauty, and her latest venture, the clean fragrance brand 5SENS. The conversation delves into the inherent challenges of th...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes clean beauty pioneer Indie Lee, who shares her inspiring journey as both brain tumor survivor and brand founder. Indie espouses the importance of clean, toxin-free products and how her personal health challenges shaped her advocacy for wellness and longevity. The conversation explores the evolution of the clean beauty movement, the significanc...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes back Dr. Jen Haley, a board-certified dermatologist and his OG guest, to discuss essential skincare practices from the perspective of a dermatologist and debunk common myths about skincare and the basic needs of your skin. They explore the importance of sunscreen, must-have skincare ingredients, and budget-friendly product options. Dr. Jen sha...

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Theresa Plavoukis, a seasoned beauty expert and founder of Fat Mermaid, the breakthrough beauty supplement brand that has reimagined your morning collagen. They delve into Theresa's extensive background in the beauty industry, her innovative approach to collagen supplements, and the science behind her inaugural product – bioavailable liquid ma...