Skin Anarchy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Abbott Stark, co-founder of OGEE, to explore one of the beauty industry's biggest questions: can clean beauty truly deliver luxury performance? Drawing from decades of product development experience, Abbott shares how OGEE was built to challenge the idea that consumers must choose between ingredient integrity and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Aamna Adel to explore a topic that has long been overshadowed in beauty conversations: scalp health. While consumers often focus on the visible aspects of hair, Dr. Adel explains why healthy hair begins at the scalp—and why understanding the biology beneath the surface may be one of the most important shifts happe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Andrew Ignatow, CEO of Exocellure, and John Borja, Chief Technology of Exocellure. They deep dive into one of the most rapidly evolving—and frequently misunderstood—areas of regenerative aesthetics: exosome science. As extracellular vesicles continue to gain attention across skincare and medicine, this conversation mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Jean Carruthers MD, FRCSC, FRC(Ophth), the pioneer of cosmetic botox, world Renowned cosmetic surgeon & award winning researcher. What began as an unexpected patient interaction ultimately changed the way the world thinks about facial aging, leading to the development of cosmetic botulinum toxin treatm...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Pritika Swarup, founder of Prakti, for a conversation that explores the intersection of Ayurveda, modern skincare, and cultural authenticity. More than a discussion about products, this episode examines how ancient wellness philosophies can inform a more thoughtful and holistic approach to skin health. Drawing from he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and Dr. 90210 physician Dr. Michelle Lee for a thoughtful conversation about beauty, body image, and the future of aesthetic medicine. Moving beyond social media trends and quick-fix procedures, Dr. Lee offers an evidence-based perspective on how patients can make more informed decisions...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Alli Webb, the founder of Drybar and creator of Messy, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolving relationship people have with their hair. Best known for transforming the blowout into a category-defining experience, Alli reflects on the journey from launching a mobile styling busin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Ekta sits down with Whitney Kendrick, founder and CEO of Routine Skin and co-founder of Soma, for an insightful conversation about peptides, regenerative skincare, and the evolving connection between skin health and longevity science. Whitney shares the deeply personal experiences that led her into the world of peptides, beginning with fertility ch...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with David Panter, founder and CEO of RadiantXO, for a conversation that cuts through one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—areas of modern skincare: regenerative science. As exosomes and extracellular vesicles continue to dominate industry conversations, this episode explores what these technologies actually are,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with DRMTLGY co-founders Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof for a conversation that cuts through one of the beauty industry’s biggest misconceptions: that great skincare is defined by ingredient lists alone. In a market flooded with trending actives, viral products, and marketing claims, they offer a rare look at what actual...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge to explore the story behind Beekman 1802—and how a simple act of kindness unexpectedly became the foundation for one of the most beloved brands in modern beauty. What begins as a conversation about goat milk skincare quickly expands into something much larger: resilience, longevity, e...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with psychologist, author, and trauma expert Dr. Thema Bryant for a conversation about healing, identity, and the emotional patterns that quietly shape the way we move through life. What unfolds is not just a discussion about trauma or relationships, but a broader examination of how people learn to discon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , award-winning cosmetic chemist and clinical researcher AJ Addae joins Dr. Ekta Yadav for a science-driven conversation that challenges one of skincare’s biggest blind spots: why sunscreen still fails so many consumers—especially those with deeper skin tones. What unfolds is a deeper look at formulation chemistry, particle optics, and the gap betwe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in skincare today: the microbiome. While the term has become a marketing staple, this conversation reveals just how early we still are in understanding the microbial ecosystems that shape skin health—and why most current treatments fail to reflect...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Aditya Madiraju for a conversation that moves far beyond beauty tutorials and social media trends. What unfolds is a thoughtful discussion about identity, representation, creativity, and the realities of building a public career in an algorithm-driven world.  Before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in beau...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Sabrina Dhowre Elba for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the deeper question of what it actually means to build a beauty brand today. What unfolds is a thoughtful look at identity, responsibility, and the tension between visibility and credibility in an increasingly saturated industry.  Sabrina share...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michael Brinkenhoff, M.D., Founder and CEO of RevitaLash Cosmetics, to explore the deeply personal story behind one of the most recognizable names in lash care. What began as a private act of care during his wife’s battle with metastatic breast cancer ultimately reshaped an entire category in beauty. RevitaLash Cosmeti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jack Jia of Musely to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in beauty: efficacy. In a market flooded with promises, this conversation cuts through the noise to ask a more fundamental question—what can skincare actually do? What emerges is a clear divide between perception and reality. Most products on the market...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva of Young Goose to challenge one of skincare’s most ingrained assumptions: that skin is something to fix. Instead, this conversation reframes skin as a dynamic, responsive organ—one that reflects internal biology in real time. What unfolds is a shift in perspective. Skin is not jus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in modern skincare: regenerative science. As “regenerative” becomes a buzzword, this conversation brings clarity—grounding the discussion in biology, not marketing. At its core, regeneration isn’t about boosting collagen or improving textur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Lejla Cas, founder of KNESKO, to explore a dimension of skincare that rarely gets full attention: the connection between clinical results, emotional wellbeing, and ritual. What unfolds is not just a conversation about products, but a reframing of how skin actually functions—and what it needs to thrive.  Unlike many br...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Robin Smith, co-founder of Exoceuticals, to explore a shift that goes far beyond traditional skincare. This conversation reframes skin not as a surface to correct, but as a biological system to support—moving the focus from ingredients to cellular behavior. With a background spanning decades in regenerative medici...

Send us Fan Mail In this special retail launch episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Nour Tayara, co-founder and CEO of AORA Makeup, to explore a shift that feels long overdue: the future of beauty will not be defined by products alone, but by the systems and ideas behind them. What happens when sustainability stops being treated as a limitation—and becomes a creative driver? Tay...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with branding and marketing strategist Camille Moore to unpack what actually drives growth in today’s beauty industry—and why so many brands get it wrong. In a market saturated with content, Moore challenges one of the most common assumptions: social media is not the brand. It’s only an extension of it. Moore brings a uniq...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, Skin Anarchy is partnering with CEW to shine a spotlight toward a group that rarely receives public recognition in the beauty industry: the scientists behind the products we use every day. Joined by CEW leaders Elana Drell Szyfer and Andrea Nagel, along with award recipients Dr. Jaime Emmetsberger of The Estée Lauder Companies & La Mer and Lavinia Pope...