Dr Julian Sass has a phd is biomathematics and statistics, is director of research and development and education for a skincare brand and is a skincare educator on the web and instagram mainly on the subject of sunscreens and skincare ingredien

85. Top 20 Skincare Products in the World

Jan 15th, 2023 1h 3m

This episode looks at the most rated and talked about skincare products on the internet. I searched Looria.com (a website that analyses subreddits and review sites) for the top skincare charts and found some really interesting lists. We talked

84. Interesting Christmas Gift Ideas 2022

Nov 29th, 2022 1h 2m

Fed up of hand cream and socks? We have some amazing gift ideas for you and your loved ones. We've found some beautiful, quirky, independent, ethical, cheap and expensive companies that make products you need in your life. Head to our Instagram

83. Kligman's Prison Experiments Part 2

Nov 10th, 2022 1h 18m

Trigger warning for human suffering. Beware if you are of a sensitive nature.Continuing from our last episode, we further explore the history of the "Father of cosmeceuticals" Albert Kligman. His experiments at Holmesburg were sometimes dangero

82. Dr Albert Kligman, Horrors of Holmesburg Prison and the Creation of Tretinoin

Oct 20th, 2022 58m 58s

Trigger warning for human suffering.The Murky history of one of our favourite anti aging drugs- Tretinoin. Dr Albert Kligman was a very famous dermatologist and researcher. He made a lot of the most significant discoveries in modern skincare an

81. Do We Need to Worry About Comedogenic Ingredients

Oct 4th, 2022 1h 2m

Can skincare ingredients block pores? Will Vaseline give me spots? Or Coconut Oil? We've read the studies and we have the facts. Comedogenicity ratings are based on some very old experiments. We've had a good look at old studies and new ones to

80. How to Get Rid of Blackheads

Sep 7th, 2022 57m 13s

How to get rid of blackheads.We take a look at the science around blackheads, aka open comedones or open pores. From good skincare and safe ways to extract blackheads to pore strips and skin vacuums. We’ve got a lovely list of effective product

79. Body Skincare- How to Get Rid of Body Acne and Keratosis Pilaris

Jul 21st, 2022 1h 9m

This is our first body skincare episode- How to treat chest/back/butt acne and Keratosis Pilaris aka chicken skin. We have all the science plus product recommendations. This episode has been requested by lots of listeners, and we have the answe

78. Inside the Dermatica Lab- How is your Prescription Skincare is Made?

Jun 28th, 2022 55m 16s

I visited the Dermatica prescription skincare headquarters and grilled their cosmetic scientists on how skincare is developed and created. I asked questions like can we use Vitamin C and Niacinamide at the same time? How much does it cost to de

77. Skincare with Lols: Urine Therapy, Period Blood and Woo Woo

Jun 14th, 2022 1h 14m

A light episode on one of our favourite topics- people being nuts. Boyfriends being too macho for sunscreen, women putting piss on their faces, period blood as skincare. Period blood! The crazy bastards.Come join our community, where science is

77. Skincare with Lols: Urine Therapy, Period Blood and Woo Woo

Jun 14th, 2022 1h 14m

76. How to Choose Good UVA Protection

May 19th, 2022 52m 40s

Hear what the world's experts have to say about UVA protection and how to find sunscreen that will protect you from the worst threats to your skin. UVA is proven to cause aging and pigmentation and not every country has your best interests at h

75. What UVA Radiation Does to Your Skin

Apr 19th, 2022 1h

Sunscreen is so difficult, it's sticky, it's white, it's gross, but you need it. Trust us, you need it. Today we chat about why we need sunscreen on a daily basis- to protect against aging and cancer, and how to find a good product.Find us at S

74. Skincare with LOLs- Ridiculous Social Media Posts

Mar 24th, 2022 1h 5m

We read out funny social media posts essentially. From bumhole sunning to blackout blind taping, we take a look at the most extreme views on the internet.Come and find us on the @SkincarewithFriends Insta and at skincarewithfriends.com Hosted o

73. Sunscreen for Brown Skin

Mar 1st, 2022 1h 12m

We go through the best sunscreens for all skin tones. Sunscreen is tricky for darker skin, but it's so necessary. It can be so damn white! Or greasy, heavy, irritating... We've found some fabulous no white cast products and we talk about how to

72. Skincare for People of Colour

Feb 6th, 2022 1h 7m

Does black skin need a different approach to skincare? Yes it does. In this episode Nia and Natalie discuss the skincare issues facing darker skin- starting with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. We chat to some new skincare friends about th

71. Christmas Spesh- Ask Us Anything

Dec 22nd, 2021 1h 44m

Merry Christmas Skincare Friends! It's the yuletide special mega episode where we answer all your questions. There's lots of skincare tips and some deep personal insights. Thank you listeners for being with us in 2021, it's been quite a year an

70. Do We Really Need to Use Toner?

Dec 1st, 2021 1h 9m

Toners! Do we need to use one every day? Is Alcohol in toner really that bad? What makes a good toner? We take a look at the science, and finally answer the question "Does Alcohol actually shrink the pores?".Head to skincarewithfriends.com from

69. The Ordinary Conflicts: How to Put your Skincare Routine Together

Nov 17th, 2021 1h 7m

We go through all the things from the Ordinary that we shouldn't use together and try and figure out how to structure a routine when using peptides, acids, Vitamin C, and Niacinamide (in a fun way).Head to SkincareWithFriends.com or our Instagr

68. Can We Use Niacinamide and Vitamin C at the Same Time?

Nov 11th, 2021 57m 23s

Are conflicts real? Can we actually use Niacinamide and Vitamin C at the same time? Nat and Nia take a look at the science to find the answers to these questions.Come and find us on Instagram and Facebook and let us know your experiences Hosted

67. Vitamin C- For Acne? For Rosacea?

Oct 30th, 2021 51m 12s

This is our final Vitamin C episode for now. We go through the scientific evidence to answer the questions- Could Vitamin C help with acne or rosacea? And do derivatives work at all? We go through my approach to vitamin C as the acne sufferer t

66. How to Use Vitamin C to Get the Best Results (According to Science)

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 14m

!Trigger warning!More vitamin C! We have more questions for science to answer, like "Does vitamin C work for melasma?", "How to make sure that our vitamin C product has absorbed?" and "What are the best products on the market according to scien

65. Do we Really Need Vitamin C in our Skincare Routine

Sep 16th, 2021 1h 11m

Is Vitamin C really that good for our skin? a really juicy topic this week, and we really got to grips with the science behind one of the most popular skincare ingredients. We answer questions like "does vitamin C even absorb?" and are the deri

64. Interview with Dermatica’s Dr Baldeep- Prescription Skincare and What it Can Do for You

Aug 26th, 2021 44m 38s

Very exciting podcast this week, I’m discussing prescription skincare with Dermatica’s Dr Baldeep. Dermatica offers prescription skincare, personalised for your skin. You can consult their Dermatology team online for your custom treatment whic

63. How to Treat Neck Aging

Aug 5th, 2021 1h 16m

The neck is the second place we notice aging, after the under eye. As 40 + women, this is a big deal for us so we have a vested interest to find out what we can do for neck aging. There are loads of options and we talk through them all. Hosted