Skin Anarchy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tika Sumpter for a candid conversation on redefining beauty, navigating motherhood, and a first look at building her new brand, Yummy Tummy. Known for her powerful presence on screen, Tika opens up about her creative journey beyond Hollywood and the drive that pushed her into wellness an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Bree McKeen, founder of Evelyn & Bobbie, the brand rewriting the rules of bras with comfort, science, and confidence at the core. For decades, bras have been built on outdated designs that cause pain, poor posture, and even body dysmorphia. Bree is here to change that. Coming from a background in finance and healthcare...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta is joined by Ewelina Aiossa, founder of Topical Skin, to explore a new category she calls “clean dermaceuticals.” With over 15 years of experience at powerhouse brands like L'Oréal, SkinCeuticals, and Avene, Ewelina brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and indie innovation to her own line — one that’s redefining ingredient i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with board-certified dermatologist and Surface Deep founder, Dr. Alicia Zalka, to challenge everything you thought you knew about deodorant and body care. With over three decades in medical dermatology, Dr. Zalka shares why the underarm — and the rest of your body — deserves the same ingredient-conscious, science-backed attentio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Blenna LaRue, global education leader for AnteAGE MD, to explore one of the most buzz-worthy innovations in beauty: exosome technology. With nearly two decades of experience in the aesthetics world—working with brands like SkinCeuticals, Neocutis, and ZO SkinHealth—Blenna brings deep industry insight and a passi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta sits down with Sarah Chung Park—CEO of Landing International and the visionary behind K-Beauty World—for a behind-the-scenes look at how K-beauty is evolving from trend to global benchmark. What began as quirky packaging and novelty ingredients has matured into an innovation-driven category focused on real efficacy, formulation tran...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with the iconic Patrick Starrr—beauty mogul, influencer, and founder of ONE/SIZE—for an unfiltered conversation on how empathy, innovation, and identity can redefine what beauty means today. Patrick opens up about his transition from top-tier influencer to brand founder to licensed esthetician, sharing how a desire fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Minou Clark, CEO of RealSelf, for an in-depth look at how the platform is transforming the way people approach aesthetics. With a background in digital media and audience growth at companies like BuzzFeed, The Maury Show, and 1111 Media with Paris Hilton, Minou brings a unique perspective to leading the largest de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Irina Mazur, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Revieve, to explore how AI is revolutionizing beauty—not just in products, but in personalized consumer experiences. With a background in mobile tech and digital health, Irina brings a deep understanding of how data can solve real-world problems—especially in an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michelle Lee—trailblazing former Editor-in-Chief of  Allure —for a raw and insightful conversation on what it means to reshape the beauty industry from the inside out. From redefining mainstream standards of aging to championing diversity on magazine covers and behind the scenes, Michelle opens up about the intent...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this episode of  Skin Anarchy  as Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Ohad Bendror, founder and CEO of NanoSpun Technologies, to explore one of the most radical shifts in skincare: living, on-demand microbiome delivery. While most brands tout probiotics with shelf-stable claims, NanoSpun is building something entirely different—a biological platform that brings real, live cel...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most trusted names in medical aesthetics. In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Lynn Heublein, co-founder and CEO of SkinSpirit, to explore how a background in engineering and tech led to the creation of a med spa empire grounded in ethics, education, and patient-first care. Lynn shares how SkinSpirit gre...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an illuminating conversation on Skin Anarchy as Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Ronit Segev, founder and CEO of BIOFOR, a brand redefining what it means to be “professional-grade” in skincare. This episode goes beyond beauty trends and into the science of skin itself—why it ages, how it functions, and what it really takes to deliver results that last. Dr. Segev share...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos for an honest look at what it really takes to shape iconic hair moments in Hollywood and beyond. From growing up in Thessaloniki with a dream that defied family expectations, to styling the biggest stars on the planet, Dimitris’s story is proof that fearlessness and timeless sk...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with board-certified dermatologist, author, and longevity advocate Dr. Doris Day to unpack what it really means to age beautifully — inside and out. With decades of experience bridging medical reporting and clinical practice, Dr. Day shares why skin is so much more than what we see in the mirror: it’s a reflection of o...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes for a skincare brand to win a prestigious award? In this episode, we spotlight the Science of Skin awards, where innovation and science-backed formulations reign supreme.  The Science of Skin Awards, hosted by Skincare Anarchy LLC, represent the gold standard in skincare innovation. With only ten brands receiving this prestigious recognition each year,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty trailblazer Mikayla Nogueira to dive into the creation of POV Beauty—a skincare line rooted in K-beauty principles, clinical testing, and Mikayla’s personal skin journey. From her small-town upbringing to building a brand from scratch, Mikayla opens up about what it really takes to go from content creator...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of  Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta sits down with beauty industry legend Rea Ann Silva—the woman behind the iconic Beautyblender. Before the teardrop sponge became a global staple, Rea Ann was transforming faces behind the scenes on the set of  Girlfriends , one of the first shows shot in high-definition. Faced with the need for flawless, undetectable makeup...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jenny McCarthy to talk about the personal journey that led her to launch Formless Beauty—a cosmetics brand redefining what “clean beauty” really means. What began as a health transformation for Jenny, prompted by autoimmune struggles and a genetic mutation diagnosis, quickly evolved into a deeper frustration with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Stacie Stephenson, a leading voice in functional and integrative medicine, for a powerful conversation that reframes how we think about skin health. Rather than isolating skin concerns from the rest of the body, Dr. Stacie emphasizes a systems-based approach that connects the dots between stress, inflammation,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of  Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with legendary esthetician Joanna Czech to challenge everything we think we know about skincare. With over 40 years of experience and more than 13,000 hours of clinical training, Joanna brings a rare depth of insight that cuts through beauty marketing and focuses on real skin health. From her scientific roots in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by renowned trichologist Bridgette Hill to uncover why scalp health is the true foundation of haircare. From inflammation and hormonal shifts to misdiagnosed flaking and product overload, Bridgette breaks down the science behind follicular wellness—and why healthy hair starts long before it reaches the surface. A key part...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of  Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Alicia Lindner, third-generation co-CEO of ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND, to explore how a family-founded skincare brand from Germany’s Black Forest became a global benchmark for science-backed natural beauty. Alicia shares the origin story of her grandmother’s bold philosophy—"If I can’t eat it, I won’t put it on my...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Kristen Chase, General Manager of Nutrire, a trailblazing new brand changing the way we think about hair care. Rather than focusing only on the strands, Nutrire turns attention to the scalp—the true foundation of healthy hair—and introduces a science-backed, salon-informed approach to long-term hair wellness. Kristen...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of  Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav celebrates a milestone moment—her latest mini review,  Inflammation and Aging: The Skin Inflammasome in the Context of Longevity Science , has been published in the  Journal of Cellular Immunology . This episode offers listeners a deep but accessible dive into the mechanisms that link chronic inflammation, skin health,...