Skin Talks

Exilis Ultra 360 is a treatment that we swear by at BSE. We always recommend a series of this treatment to our clients, and it was so insightful and interesting to have such an in depth conversation about this technology with Amanda George-Ryans BSE, RN.  Amanda has been a registered nurse for 13 years, and in the aesthetics industry for 10, and we had the opportunity to ask her all of our best qu...

BSE just recently brought in one of the most sought after brands in skincare: Augustinus Bader. We sat down with Morgan Kelly, National Educator for the brand, to discuss all of the things about their powerful and impressive skincare line. From the formulation, to the research and development and even the principles this brand embodies, we know you’ll be wanting to try out this brand next! LINKS:...

The colder months are just around the corner, and in the skincare world, that means it’s time to check in with your skin and switch up your routine! BSE Founders Beate & Tasch pop off and share all of their best skincare tips for fall, from treating hyperpigmentation to what products to add to your routine. Get ready for your most radiant skin ever after listening to this episode! All products...

This week’s episode features Ivan Galanin, who founded Adipeau, a one-product-only brand that has developed a unique Active Face Cream to treat his skin concerns and struggles. The science behind this singular anti-aging product is fascinating, and Ivan shares his story with so much passion for his brand and business. We know you’ll add his Face Cream to your cart before the end of this episode to...

Melanie Chabot, Founder of Extensions MTL and Master Extensions Educator, founded her hair extension empire in 2017. With a team of four talented professionals, Melanie ensures that Extensions MTL maintains its reputation as a leading provider of hair extension services. Her ultimate goal is to help people feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hair extensions. Whether it's for...

BSE LOVES Environ skincare, and we were so excited to have David on to discuss the impressive research and development that goes into their product lines.  David has over 25 years experience building businesses, leading transformation and delivering customer focused growth strategies. He is a graduate from the Masters in Business Administration program at Rotman School of Business and currently ow...

We were so excited to highlight the summer months and the warmer weather with Machael from sun care brand COOLA. This episode is all about protecting your body from the sun's strong rays, and the importance of using broad spectrum protection for the ultimate results. You already know that we take SPF very seriously, and this high level conversation is sure to convince you, too! LINKS: Shop Coola P...

Alexa Barron is a Medical Aesthetician and fellow Partner at SkinEnvie Medispa & Boutique. We invited her on the podcast to discuss two of her specialties: lash extensions and brow lamination! She explains in-depth what these procedures entail, different approaches depending on your desired look, and how to choose the right aesthetician. If you were sitting on the fence about these treatments,...

A pioneer in the fitness/wellness industry, Frances Michaelson is a licensed Naturopath passionate about guiding people toward a holistic path to wellness. Frances is particularly interested in digestive health, hormonal health, weight loss and autoimmune disorders. This episode is all about superfoods and how these can impact your skin’s health. Grab a notebook and get ready to learn Frances’ tip...

With over 20 years in the healthcare industry, Ernie Chow has been an important key player in launching several major aesthetic brands. In this week’s episode, we get granular about pre and post procedure care. From essential skincare recommendations, to ingredients and even common mistakes and misconceptions, this is your ultimate guide to the best skin ever! LINKS: Shop Alastin Skincare:  https:...

Alex Von Huene is the owner and founder of the MUV Studio and the Illume Festival based out of Hudson, Qc. In this episode, we dive into how mindfulness and wellness journey, and how this played such an important role in his life. The 6th edition is coming up on July 15th & 16th, and we will be attending and hope to see you there! Link below for tickets.  LINKS: Buy your tickets for the Illume...

This episode is all about teenage acne, how to manage it, and how to find the right products to target skincare concerns for teenage skin.  Emily Wollenman has over 20 years experience working in the beauty industry for notable brands such as Lancôme, Chanel, Nars, and Tata Harper. She joined Higher Education Skincare in the fall of 2019 as the Global Director of Brand Education, and is committed...

This week we’re sitting down with Laura Wizman and Atena Morelli, founders of The Leadership Babes podcast and community. Laura and Atena are all about spreading awareness about the importance of mindfulness, meditation and manifestation, and how these impact your overall health and well-being. We learned so much about best practices, and how to incorporate these elements into your day to day life...

Understanding and reading ingredients when it comes to skincare products is crucial to know what you’re applying to your skin, and what works for you. Mike Vivier is extremely knowledgeable about all things regarding professional grade skincare, and this episode breaks down important ingredients and how to read these on the label. LINKS: Shop Vivier:  https://bskinenvie.ca/collections/vivier-skin...

Summertime is just around the corner, and you already know that we take the sunshine (and our skincare routines) seriously! We’ve rounded up our best summer recommendations to help you get the best skin ever this summer and ensure that you’re giving it the TLC it deserves. Enjoy!  SKNKRE IG BSE Instagram , Pinterest , Tiktok , Youtube Tasch’s IG Beate’s IG  Linktree can be found  here . 

Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS is a Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist since 2011 with over 20,000 procedures performed. This episode goes in depth about the best tips, and tracks for healthy and radiant skin. Rachel’s experience and expertise packed this episode with great information to level up your skin health and care knowledge.  LINKS: Rachel Varga’s website:  https://rachelvarga...

We're switching gears and putting skin health aside to discuss all things hair with gender neutral hairstylist Jeremy Wilde. With over 10 years of experience, Jeremy has accumulated many professional accomplishments, from being selected to go to London and assist David Beckon’s personal Hairstylist to teaching major hair conventions across Canada. Now a Redken artist, he travels the country to tea...

We value in depth conversations about health and wellness because we believe that when it comes to your skin, everything is connected. Our conversation with Dr. D’Ignasio is a high level discussion with an expert in his field about anti-aging, best practices and what people should be doing daily to maintain great physical and mental health.  SKNKRE IG BSE Instagram , Pinterest , Tiktok , Youtube T...

We’re back with Joanne Hendry for a two part episode all about how nutrition impacts the health of your skin. We discuss nutrients, supplements, and everything you need internally to ensure optimal skin health. This high level, in depth discussion is sure to teach you quite a bit about the skin you’re in. Enjoy! LINKS: Shop Skinvacious:  https://bskinenvie.ca/collections/skinvacious SKNKRE IG BSE...

We’re back with Joanne Hendry for a two part episode all about how nutrition impacts the health of your skin. We discuss nutrients, supplements, and everything you need internally to ensure optimal skin health. This high level, in depth discussion is sure to teach you quite a bit about the skin you’re in. Enjoy! LINKS: Shop Skinvacious:  https://bskinenvie.ca/collections/skinvacious SKNKRE IG BSE...

Manon Pilon is a renowned author of 2 books, speaker, international educator and medical spa consultant, with more than 38 years of medical spa industry experience. We’ve had Manon Pilon on the podcast before, but decided to bring her back about an important topic in the skincare space: hormones.  We go in depth about how hormones affect your skin’s health, and the best ways to go about treating i...

Today’s podcast episode features Pierre-Louis Delapalme, Managing Director and Co-Owner of Biologique Recherche. Pierre-Louis is a leading figure in the beauty industry, with over 20 years experience working with some of the world's most well-known cosmetic brands. Biologique Recherche is a top selling brand at BSE, and one of our long time favourites. Their formulas, products and treatments are u...

We’re back again with Jan Marini of Jan Marini Skin Research with a fascinating topic: Taking the mystery out of ingredients. We at BSE believe that understanding the products you are using, and the ingredients they are made of is crucial for radiant, and healthy skin. Understanding ingredients is key to finding the right products for your skin type and desired results. We learned tons in this epi...

Vitamin C is one of the most researched antioxidants on the market. It’s a dermatologist favorite ingredient and as we lead up to SkinCeuticals’ National Vitamin C Day on April 4th, this episode answers all of your burning questions about one of our most favourite ingredients.  Elsa Berdugo is a National Medical Trainer for SkinCeuticals with over 15 years in the dermatology industry. Her experien...

As a Registered Holistic Nutrition consultant (R.H.N.), naturopath and a certified Metabolic Balance® coach, Kim L’Ecuyer is passionate about food, health and prevention. This episode covers gut health and how it impacts the health of the skin: Gut health is connected to overall health and proper detoxification, where our skin is our largest detoxification organ.  We hope you learn as much as we d...