Skin Anarchy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta welcomes Marlena Stell, the visionary behind Makeup Geek, to discuss her latest venture, Marsté, a luxury fragrance brand that merges artistry, emotion, and accessibility. Marlena shares how her personal journey, love for French culture, and passion for scent inspired her to create a fragrance line that tells stories and uplifts the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skincare Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta sits down with Antonella Colella, founder of Colella Law Firm, to explore the intricate legal challenges faced by beauty brands today. With 15 years of legal expertise and a specialized focus on the beauty industry, Antonella shares practical advice on intellectual property, compliance, and preparing for groundbreaking regulation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta engages with Dimitra Davidson, founder of Indeed Labs, to explore the brand's journey and its commitment to science-backed skincare solutions. Dimitra shares her transition from finance and luxury retail to skincare, driven by personal struggles with melasma and a desire for safe, effective treatments. This led to the creation of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta welcomes Maxwell Stock, founder and CEO of Epicutis, to explore the brand’s science-first approach to skin health and its latest innovation, the Arctigenin Brightening Treatment (ABT) . Known for its minimalist, results-driven formulations, Epicutis is redefining professional skincare. Max shares how his personal struggles with reacti...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Maggie Berghoff, a functional medicine expert and national best-selling author of Eat to Treat: Your Three-Step Plan to Reduce Inflammation, Detoxify Your Life, and Heal Your Body. Maggie shares her transformative journey from traditional nurse practitioner to functional medicine advocate, driven by her own health...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Skin Anarchy , Dr. Ekta sits down with Keith O’Briant, CEO of Hydrinity Accelerated Skin Science, to explore the groundbreaking innovations redefining hydration and skin repair. With a foundation in advanced wound care and regenerative medicine, Keith shares how Hydrinity’s science-driven approach bridges the gap between medical-grade efficacy and ev...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Dr. Blair Murphy Rose, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skincare Junkie, to discuss her journey, the science behind her brand, and her mission to simplify and elevate skincare. Known for her evidence-based approach, Dr. Rose sheds light on the gaps in the skincare industry and how her products are...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta welcomes the co-founders of SkinMason, Dr. Hussein Kanji, a molecular genetics expert, and Andrew Walker, an actor and entrepreneur, to discuss their revolutionary approach to men’s skincare. Together, they tackle the unique needs of men’s skin while emphasizing universal principles of skin health. This episode is packed with insights into...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Dalia Fernandez, Product Development Director at Amala, to explore the science behind microbiome-focused skincare. Known for its commitment to natural and organic formulations backed by clinical trials, Amala is redefining clean beauty with innovative, microbiome-friendly products. Dalia shares her journey from working with...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav reflects on the incredible journey of reaching 700 episodes and the evolution of the podcast from its humble beginnings. What started as a personal quest for trustworthy beauty recommendations has grown into a platform that celebrates innovation, education, and the art of skincare. Dr. Ekta shares heartfelt gratitude f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta chats with Shirley Pinkson-Mañas, co-founder of Well People and Head of Education at e.l.f. Beauty, about her pioneering journey in clean beauty. Shirley’s career started as a makeup artist with brands like MAC and NARS, where she developed a passion for quality ingredients and transparency. After realizing a gap in clean beauty products,...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta chats with Dr. Johnny Franco, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon, as he dives into the latest advancements in non-invasive aesthetics. Known for his pioneering work, Dr. Franco shares insights on two groundbreaking technologies: Sofwave for skin lifting and Pure Impact for muscle toning. The...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta interviews Elisa Park and Regina Roucourt, co-founders of Regelica, a skincare brand rooted in both Korean and Eastern European influences. With a shared passion for skincare that began while working together in a gaming company, Elisa and Regina have crafted Regelica to merge the best of Eastern and Western skincare philosophies, focusing...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Morning Rounds Monday, a new series dedicated to exploring all aspects of wellness with insights from top doctors across a range of specialties. We’re thrilled to kick off this series with the incredible Dr. Michelle Henry as our inaugural guest, bringing her expertise and knowledge in Dermatology and Skin Cancer. Dr. Henry shares her journey into dermatology, initiall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes the accomplished Dr. Tiffany Moon, who’s made waves as an anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Known for her role on The Real Housewives of Dallas, Dr. Moon reflects on her path from medicine to reality TV and beyond, now channeling her drive into ventures that inspire and uplift women....

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav chats with Nkonye Iwerebon, founder of Eni Culture, to dive into the heart of African beauty traditions and cultural heritage. Nkonye shares how her childhood in Lagos, Nigeria, where natural remedies were integral to daily life, inspired her to create a brand that celebrates the holistic wellness practices of Africa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Amy Ford, the founder of Hello Sunday, a pioneering SPF brand that recently expanded into the U.S. market through Sephora. Amy shares how Hello Sunday is redefining sun protection by making SPF an essential, year-round part of skincare routines. With innovative products like their best-selling SPF primer, Hello Sun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav speaks with Ken Cook, co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), about transforming transparency in personal care products. Ken shares the origin story of EWG, discussing how his background in environmental advocacy inspired the creation of the organization and its mission to provide consumers with access...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav chats with Jessica Herrin, founder of Ever Skincare, a clean beauty brand that is transforming the skincare industry. Jessica shares her journey from being an entrepreneur to a skincare pioneer, driven by her own frustrations with ineffective products as she faced hormonal skin changes. She discusses the unique challenges of agi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav interviews Megan Francis, founder of NM Aesthetics and Wellness, to dive into the world of modern aesthetics. Megan shares her journey from critical care nursing to aesthetics, where she found a way to blend her medical expertise with her passion for beauty. She discusses her practice’s personalized approach to aesthetic care, f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav speaks with Dr. Abhijit and Dr. Gauri Desai, the founders of Brownkind , a skincare brand designed specifically for melanin-rich skin. With years of experience in dermatology and pathology, the duo highlights the unique skincare needs of people of color and the gaps in the industry. They discuss how mainstream products often ov...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Alyson Hoag, founder and CEO of Genuist Beauty, to discuss the power of perfect brows. Alyson, a seasoned makeup artist and brow expert, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the essential role brows play in framing the face. From common brow mistakes to expert tips, Alison explains how the right brow car...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav explores the revolutionary world of carboxytherapy with Kyoko Getz of Shikō Beauty. Kyoko shares how this innovative Japanese skincare technology, which utilizes carbon dioxide to enhance circulation and collagen production, is transforming the way we approach skin health. Originally developed in the 1930s to heal wounds, carbox...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skincare Anarchy , host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Carmindy Bowyer, founder of Carmindy Beauty and the makeup artist known for her empowering approach to beauty. Carmindy shares her journey from working in high fashion to becoming a TV makeup expert on TLC's What Not to Wear , and how she built her beauty brand around celebrating natural beauty. Carmindy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav introduces listeners to Timeline, a groundbreaking brand merging longevity science with skincare. Joined by Jamie Holmes, Chief Branding Officer at Timeline, they discuss how Timeline's products are revolutionizing the way we think about aging by focusing on cellular health.  With its roots in Swiss biotechnology, Timel...