This week, dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD, is here to teach us all how to "search and destroy" skin issues like redness, rosacea, angiomas, seborrheic dermatitis, and so much more. She also shares her favorite skin rejuvenators, like thread lifts and the product one of her patient calls "Jesus in a Bottle." Before that, we discuss solutions for dry toenails, the disappearance of the world's frankincense, and California's law banning discrimination based on one's hairstyle.
Listen, we know the beauty world is a wonderful place to take a break from the heaviness of the “real” world and its troubles—and we want to bring you a fun, lighthearted, informative podcast—but we hope you’ll stick with us this week as we talk about some less frivolous matters that are important to us. And, as always, let us know what you think by DMing us on Instagram, emailing us (info@fatmascara.com), or posting on our private Facebook page. We read it all and want to hear what you have to say.
Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode:
Emily Splichal’s episode of Fat Mascara
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - which Dr. Splichal recommended for your nail holiday!
Miss Pop’s episode of Fat Mascara
nail health expert Dr. Dana Stern
Dr. Dana Nail Renewal System - the fix for toenail keratin granulations
CND Rescue RXx
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Ballerina
Could This Be the End of Frankincense? - in The New York Times
Charlotte Tilbury Scent Of A Dream Eau de Parfum
Jo Malone Incense & Cedrat Cologne
Aesop Hwyl Eau de Parfum
Memo Paris Lalibela Eau de Parfum
Annik Goutal Encens Flamboyant Eau de Parfum
Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum
Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes
Dr. Francesca Fusco - a dermatologist at Wexler Dermatology
Belotero - Dr. Fusco calls this a “fine filler”
Restylane Refyne - another “fine filler”
Restylane Defyne - another “fine filler”
Ultherapy - focused ultrasound energy that Dr. Fusco uses to treat sagging jowls or to firm up a jawline
Thread Lifts - this article has more info on thread lifts, an in-office procedure done with PDO threads
Biologique Recherche P50 Balancing Exfoliators - it’s “Jesus in a bottle!” according to one of Dr. Fusco’s patients
National Rosacea Society - for help diagnosing rosacea
Metrogel (drug name: metronidazole )
SULFUR WASH: Asepxia - Jenn used this (only $8!) sulfur-based cleanser as a face wash once daily for about a month and it helped with her rosacea. It can be a bit drying, so she applied Weleda Skin Food every night to moisturize. It worked for her!
Financea Gel (drug name: azaleic acid)
Soolantra (drug name: ivermectin)
Oxygenetix
Colorescience
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - the sunscreen Dr. Fusco likes
Skin Better Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Skin Better Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads
Skinceuticals C E Ferulic - a great antioxidant to be applied before sunscreen
#RaiseAWand
Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF 30
OLLY Undeniable Beauty Gummy For Hair, Skin, & Nails