Are you ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about skin-care acids?! In this episode, dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, shares lots of details about how they work, the difference between AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs, and how glycolic and salicylic acid interact with other products. She also answers your questions.
Plus, we talk about the sunscreen news hidden in America’s coronavirus relief bill (the CARES Act), share our favorite at-home exercise classes, and report on the week’s beauty headlines.
Below, you’ll find links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi), reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com). And please email us audio files (info@fatmascara.com) or call us (646-481-8182) and leave a message with your beauty questions and #RaiseAWand favorites so we can share them on the show!
This Week in Beauty News:
Beginning April 17, Space NK will be offering online consultations.
Il Makiage is hiring unemployed makeup artists
MAC’s (second) collaboration with Selena (Quintanilla, not Gomez!) is finally here
We also talked about:
Yoga With Adriene
Tara Stiles yoga videos
Alo Yoga videos
Barry’s Bootcamp
VeraYoga - book one of their live stream classes and use code FATMASCARA to get 20% off!
The U.S.’s sunscreen approval process is getting an overhaul because of new legislation tucked into the coronavirus relief bill (CARES Act)
Click here to check out the section of the CARES Act we discussed
Dr. Jeanine Downie mentioned:
Image Dermatology
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel
SkinBetter Alpha Ret Exfoliating Peel Pads
Juvéderm
Juvéderm Voluma XC
Restylane
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant with Glycolic Acid Chamomile & Green Tea
Barbara Sturm - she mentioned on her episode of Fat Mascara that she’s “anti acids”
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant
SkinMedica Rejuvenize Peel - offered in doctor’s offices only
VI Peels - offered in doctor’s offices only
Aveeno Skin Relief Unscented Body Wash
Dove Shower Foam Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Gentle Body Wash
SkinMedica Total Defense & Repair Sunscreen
SkinMedica TNS Serum - the one with epidermal growth factors
Senté Dermal Contour Pressed Serum
Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Dior Diorshow Maximizer 3D Lash Extender Lash Primer
Lutronic Keralase Laser for Hair Loss
#RaiseAWand:
Listener #RAW: ColourPop Creme Gel Liner in Prance - the shade seems to be sold out, but there are plenty other bright, springy shades to try!
Pretty Good Advice: For People Who Dream Big and Work Harder by Leslie Blodgett
Maybelline Cheek Heat Sheer Gel-Cream Blush in Coral Ember