Skin Anarchy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Morgan Gordon, VP of Brand Development and Marketing at Salon Perfect and creator of Sliick, for a candid look at what it really takes to build—and sustain—a modern beauty brand. From her early days as a licensed cosmetologist to leading innovation at scale, Morgan brings a rare perspective that bridges professional b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Tom Terranova to explore a side of aesthetic medicine that patients rarely see—but that ultimately determines their safety: infrastructure. While most conversations focus on results, pricing, or provider reputation, this episode shifts the lens to what happens behind the scenes, where clinical protocols, operational s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Stephanie Culler, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, to explore one of the most rapidly evolving frontiers in modern health science: the human microbiome. From early immune development to cancer therapy, the conversation reveals how the trillions of microbes living in our bodies may shape health in ways...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Elana Drell Szyfer, president of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and one of the most influential leaders in the global beauty industry. With more than three decades of experience spanning companies like Chanel, L’Oréal, Avon, Estée Lauder, and RéVive, Elana offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how careers in beauty...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Madhavi Gavini, founder of Droplette—one of the earliest science-forward brands featured on the show. What once felt like a radically different approach to skincare technology now feels increasingly relevant as the industry shifts toward biologics, regenerative ingredients, and delivery science. The conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty industry veteran and product innovator Lorne Lucree to explore an unexpected frontier: allergy care. After decades helping shape iconic brands across L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Unilever Prestige, Lucree turned his attention to a category that had remained largely unchanged. What he discovered was striking—while...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sabrina Fabi to examine how hormonal signaling actively shapes skin resilience, recovery, and structural integrity. This conversation moves beyond trend-driven skincare and into the biology that determines how skin functions at every stage of life. Dr. Fabi emphasizes that skin...

Send us Fan Mail In this special installment of Skin Anarchy’s Lessons in Longevity series, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty industry pioneer Melisse Shaban for a conversation that bridges decades of brand leadership with the cutting edge of cellular science. From her early days at Revlon’s counter at Macy’s Herald Square to leading Aveda and The Body Shop — and later founding science-driven v...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with longtime friend and beauty industry force Jaimee Holmes for an intimate conversation that marks a new chapter in her career—the launch of Fel. Known for shaping some of the most iconic products in prestige beauty, Holmes opens up about the personal experiences, creative pauses, and emotional clarity that ultimately led...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Steven Dayan, Dr. Sabrina Fabi, and Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur—key advisory voices behind AMWC Americas—for an inside look at why this meeting has become one of the most influential platforms shaping modern aesthetic medicine. As an official media partner, Skin Anarchy and Dr. Ekta are part of the global conversations un...

Send us Fan Mail In this Masterclass episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Dr. Barbara Paldus of Codex Labs for a compelling deep dive into integrative dermatology—a next-generation approach that treats skin not as a surface problem, but as a window into whole-body health. This conversation reframes chronic skin issues through a systems lens, exploring how the gut, brain, immune s...

Send us Fan Mail In the third installment of the Skin Anarchy and Timeline Masterclass, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brad Currier, Manager of Clinical Trials at Timeline, for a behind-the-scenes look at what real evidence in longevity science and skincare actually requires. With a foundation in muscle physiology, exercise science, and aging research, Dr. Currier brings a performance-driven le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Tiffany Libby for a clear, science-forward conversation on supplements, cellular energy, and why NAD biology has become such a focal point in modern longevity discussions. As interest in “aging better” grows, this episode cuts through hype to explore what NAD optimization can—and cannot—realistically do for skin a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes Carolina Reis Oliveira and Alessandra Zonari, co-founders of OneSkin, for a rigorous, eye-opening conversation that reframes skincare as a true longevity intervention. Part of the Lessons in Longevity series, this episode asks a bold question: what if skin aging isn’t cosmetic at all—but cellular, systemic, and deeply biolo...

Send us Fan Mail In this Fragrance Friday episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Pissara Umavijani, founder and perfumer of Parfums Dusita, for a quietly powerful conversation about perfume as emotion, memory, and meaning. In an industry increasingly driven by trends and virality, Dusita stands apart as a house built on poetry, patience, and feeling. Pissara shares her deeply personal j...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Yannis Alexandrides and Eva Alexandridis, the husband-and-wife team behind 111 Harley St. and 111SKIN, for a candid, science-forward conversation on regenerative aesthetics, protocol-based skincare, and what longevity really looks like when it’s rooted in medicine—not marketing. 111SKIN didn’t start as a beauty bran...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Natasha Denona for a rare, reflective conversation that traces the creative and philosophical roots of one of modern makeup’s most influential brands. Known for palettes that have become industry benchmarks, Natasha opens up about how her work has always been driven less by trends—and more by intention, education, and respe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Denise Vasi , founder and creative force behind MAED , for a thoughtful conversation about building beauty with intention, patience, and care. Denise’s path into the industry began early—signed to Ford Models and immersed in on-set artistry long before social media shaped beauty culture. Those formative years, paired with m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michele Henry , founder and CEO of FACE FOUNDRIÉ , to explore how the facial industry is being quietly—but fundamentally—rewritten. What began as a personal frustration became a scalable solution: professional skincare that’s consistent, accessible, and designed for real life, not just special occasions. After her thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Smitha Rao —biotechnologist, longtime beauty innovator, and founder of Pareva Beauty —for a grounded, science-first conversation on what skin longevity actually means. Part of the Lessons in Longevity series, this episode challenges the tired idea of “anti-aging” and reframes skincare as long-term biological support r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Alexes Hazen —board-certified plastic surgeon, microsurgery specialist, and founder of Zen Essentials —for a thoughtful conversation on skin health, ethical aesthetics, and why real results can never be separated from whole-body well-being. With a background that spans public health, global medicine, and some of t...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with supermodel, actress, podcaster, and YSE Beauty founder Molly Sims for an intimate conversation on how beauty evolves, how confidence is built, and how skincare becomes smarter with age. Known for her iconic presence and unfiltered approach on Lipstick on the Rim , Molly opens up about the real experiences that...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with one of the most influential minds in modern aesthetics, Dr. Steven Dayan — facial plastic surgeon, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and founder of XOMD Skincare. Together, they explore the deeper layers of beauty: the biology, the psychology, and the emotional resonance that shape how we see ourse...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jordan Harper , board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Barefaced , to explore the movement toward simplicity, integrity, and long-term skin health. With nearly a decade in aesthetic medicine, Harper brings a refreshing, clinically grounded perspective to a beauty landscape overwhelmed by trends, noise, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Simone Gibertoni , CEO of Clinique La Prairie , for the launch of our new Lessons In Longevity series. This is a powerful conversation about what longevity truly means today—and why it’s no longer about “anti-aging,” but about living better, longer, and with intention. For nearly a century, the Swiss institution has b...