Sex, Drugs and Skincare

Send us Fan Mail SEX, DRUGS, & SKIN CARE PODCAST – Episode 148: The Skin-Healing Benefits of Comfrey Oil What makes comfrey oil such a beloved ingredient in natural skincare? In this episode, we’re exploring the incredible skin benefits of this botanical powerhouse and why it’s earned a reputation for nourishing, soothing, and revitalizing the skin. I’m joined by special guest co-host Robin Mc...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 147: Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work? Collagen powders promise smoother, firmer, younger-looking skin—but do they actually deliver? On this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Skin Care , Nicky Davis is joined by special guest comedian Sarah Rose Hyland and guest co-host Robin McDonald, comedian and founder of KINri Skincare, to separate fact from fiction. They dive into the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode: Can You Really Shrink Your Pores? (feat. Valerie Tosi + Robin McDonald) In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Skin Care , esthetician Nicky Davis is joined by comedian Valerie Tosi and guest cohost, skincare founder Robin McDonald , creator of KINDri Skin Care, for a funny, honest, and science-backed breakdown of one of the most persistent skincare myths: can you actually sh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 145 of the Sex, Drugs, and Skincare Podcast Comedian Cait Darling joins us for a fun and honest conversation about the five biggest skincare mistakes she’s made—and the lessons we can all learn from them. Caitlin knows her skincare, and she’s not afraid to laugh at the beauty mishaps that taught her what really works. Joining as guest co-host is Robin McDonald of Kindri Sk...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 145: Fixing Your Face vs. Actually Looking Better with Tania Estrada Are we trying to “fix” our faces… or are we actually making ourselves look better? In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Skin Care , Tania Estrada joins us to talk about the difference between correction and harmony. We discuss why so many people become hyper-focused on a single feature—whether it’s lips, li...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 144 of SEX DRUGS AND SKINCARE! This week, I sit down with special guest and comedian Tania Estrada for a fun and fascinating conversation about luxury skincare, the psychology behind beauty, and why that $300 cream somehow feels so much more magical than the drugstore version. Do expensive products actually work better, or are we paying for beautiful packaging,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of SEX DRUGS AND SKINCARE , I sit down with special guest Macey Isaacs, recently featured on Netflix’s Funny AF , to talk about sleep and what happens to your skin when you don’t get enough of it. We get into the real effects of sleep deprivation on the face and body—from dull skin, puffiness, dark circles, and accelerated aging to stress, hormones, and why no skin...

Send us Fan Mail Precious is hilarious, so we have a lot of fun breaking down everything from over-the-top facials to high-end treatments people swear by. We talk about what gives you that quick, short-term glow, what’s basically doing nothing at all, what actually takes time and consistency to work, and which treatments are genuinely worth it. If you’ve ever been tempted by some expensive, trendy...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when “self-care” goes too far.  In this episode eI sit down with comedian Ric Rosario to talk about the fine line between taking care of yourself and quietly damaging yourself in the name of beauty. From over-exfoliating and destroying your skin barrier to the slow creep of overdone cosmetic procedures, we break down how extreme routines have become normalized—and eve...

Send us Fan Mail We  took the week off, so we are re-sharing another episode with the  hilarious Phil Hendrie while we talk about gut health  and skin.  Radio legend Phil Hendrie also from Rick and Morty, Team America, F is for Famiy, This is 40….. The list goes on forever, a documentary about his life called “Hendrie”,  joins the SDS pod and we discuss the gut, It’s biome, and the immune disorder...

Send us Fan Mail Hi, as you are about to hear in this recording, we will release the next episode later on today. We got a little behind and we’re shooting a bunch of episodes this afternoon. Your next episode will be hot off the press. Thank you for your patience! The staff. 

Send us Fan Mail What starts as a skincare conversation quickly dissolves into pure chaos, with Phil’s character work pulling the whole room into unpredictable tangents that barely circle back to beauty at all. We are so lucky to have had Phil on the show multiple times and he never disappoints! Don’t forget to check him out and also watch his movie about himself called “HENDRIE”.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, (part one) Nicky and  Sandro sit down with Phil Hendrie to talk skincare myths, questionable beauty practices, and what people are getting very wrong about taking care of their skin. Phil’s credit are too many to list but: Recurring roles on King of the Hill (voicing characters like Coach Sauers and Big Jim), Rick and Morty (as Principal Vagina), F is for Family ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the buzz around CIRCA 1970, a luxury all-in-one face oil created by Hollywood men’s groomers Barbara Guillaume and Amy Komorowski. Designed to simplify your skincare routine, this 100% natural, gender-neutral oil is built around one standout ingredient: bakuchiol. Often called the “natural alternative to retinol,” bakuchiol delivers many of the same a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 139 of Sex, Drugs, and Skincare brings the laughs and the real talk with comedian Sarah Lawrence. We kick things off diving straight into cystic acne—what it is, why it happens, and how to actually deal with those deep, painful breakouts that feel impossible to ignore. But as always with Sarah, the conversation doesn’t stay skin-deep for long. What starts as a discussion a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Robin McDonald, founder and owner of the KINDri skincare line, for a deep dive into the world of “skin scams.” Robin brings her expertise and insider knowledge to break down some of the most hyped ingredients in skincare—what they actually do versus what marketing wants you to believe. We get into the truth behind buzzwords, overpriced formulas, an...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 136 is here—and we’re getting into the real reason your skin might be freaking out. I’m joined by hilarious comedian Tammy Jo Dearen, and we break down the truth about your skin barrier—what it actually is, how you might be damaging it without realizing it, and why “more skincare” isn’t always better. We also get into niacinamide: miracle ingredient or overhyped troublemak...

Send us Fan Mail Had such a great conversation on the podcast with Robin McDonald of KINDri Skincare 💙 We dove into the magic of blue tansy—why this vibrant botanical isn’t just beautiful, but incredibly calming and balancing for the skin. If you deal with inflammation, sensitivity, or just want that glow without irritation, you’re going to love this one. We also talked about clean formulations,...

Send us Fan Mail Friend of the podcast, Comedian Tammy Jo Dearen, is back! ☕✨ This time, we’re diving into all things caffeine—does it help your skin glow, or secretly dry you out? Is your morning coffee your skin’s best friend… or your sneaky enemy? We’re breaking down what caffeine actually does, what’s hype vs. facts, and how it might be affecting your skin in ways you didn’t even realize. Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 133: Skincare Device Show & Tell with guest Robin McDonald This week we’re joined by Robin McDonald of KINDri Skin Care for a true skincare nerd’s dream — a handheld device show-and-tell. Robin literally brings a collection of devices she’s gathered over the years, from cult favorites to some old-school tools you can’t even find anymore. We talk about what they do, wha...

Send us Fan Mail Hi fructose corn syrup Whoa Nelly! This one is a doozy. Sandro and I talk about the effects of high fructose corn syrup on your skin. You can find high fructose corn syrup in just about anything. We talk about the things where it’s hiding, we talk about other Sugar substitutes…which ones are good and which ones are horrible for you. Stevia, monk fruit, glucose, xylitol, pretty muc...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Alert! 🚨 Join me as I sit down with Amitay Eshel founder of Young Goose Skincare to dive deep into the world of NAD—what it is, what it does for your body, and who can benefit from it. Whether you’re curious about boosting energy, supporting longevity, or just want to understand the science behind NAD, this episode has all the answers. 💡 We cover:    •   The role of NAD...

Send us Fan Mail RJ Carvis from Mito Red Light joins us to break down red light therapy in a way that actually makes sense. He’s been working in this space for 15 years, so we get into what it really does for skin, mitochondria, inflammation, recovery, and whether it’s worth the hype. If you’ve been curious about red light therapy but overwhelmed by the claims, this episode clears it up. We talk:...

Send us Fan Mail When Amitay Eshel, founder of Young Goose, came on our podcast, we were honestly expecting him to be a little… intense. I mean, the man talks about longevity science, exosomes,  NAD, and cellular aging for a living — we thought he might be a bit formal or clinical. Instead, he was hilarious. Sharp, quick, and totally engaging. He has his own podcast where he dives deep into these...

Send us Fan Mail Radio frequency treatments get a lot of mixed opinions — some people swear by them, others worry they can do more harm than good. So what’s actually true? 🤔 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jen Tabiza to break down how radio frequency really works, when it can be beneficial, and when it might not be the right choice for your skin. We talk science vs. hype, common misconcepti...