In this week’s episode, we interview Dr. Amy Wechsler, a double-board-certified psychiatrist and dermatologist. She explains how stress affects skin concerns such as acne, psoriasis, and skin-picking (and how to treat those issues), why sleep is so important, and how comparing yourself to images on social media can be dangerous (yes, we all have pores—and that’s normal!). We also discuss sunscreen news from Neutrogena (heads up: that segment is sponsored by the brand) and talk about the week’s beauty headlines: how the Black Lives Matter movement is reshaping the beauty industry for the better, a new beauty director at Burberry, Ah-Shí, the first Native-American-owned beauty store, Puig’s acquisition of Charlotte Tilbury, and Kendall Jenner losing her billionaire status.
Correction!
In Ep. 209, Jess shared tips for bikini-line skincare from Dr. Ranella Hirsch and mistakenly suggested you use 10% hydrocortisone cream to help soothe post-shaving red bumps. She meant to say 1% hydrocortisone. We apologize for the error and any confusion it caused.
This Week in Beauty News:
Designer Aurora James calls on retailers to pledge 15% of shelf space to Black-owned brands
The Black-owned beauty businesses Jenn mentioned: Uoma, Mented Cosmetics, Lauren Napier Beauty
Julee Wilson’s Instagram - she’s the beauty director of Cosmopolitan (and Jenn’s cohost on Ep. 105!) and has a great Instagram Stories highlight reel of Black-owned beauty & fashion brands
125 Black-owned beauty brands to support - the Cosmopolitan.com article by Julee
Isamaya Ffrench is the new Burberry beauty director
Stress-related Psoriasis flares up during the quarantine
Ah-Shí is the first Native-American-owned beauty store - this is the Beauty Independent article Jenn mentioned
Puig acquires Charlotte Tilbury
Kylie Jenner loses her billionaire status
Sunscreen News (sponsored by Neutrogena):
Neutrogena Sunscreens
The news we discussed: 39% of Americans ages 22+ and 35% of Americans ages 13-21 say they are so focused on hand-washing and avoiding germs that they are not thinking about sunscreen application, according to a new Harris Poll survey
Sherry Pagoto, PhD - this is the psychologist Jenn spoke with about sunscreen behavior changes during the pandemic
Can the Easter break induce a long-term break of exercise routines? An analysis of Danish gym data using a regression discontinuity design - this is the study Jenn mentioned that showed how short-term behavior changes can induce long-term changes to your habits
Dr. Amy Wechlser talked about:
The Mind-Body Connection - Dr. Wechsler’s book
Accutane - drug to treat acne
Enbrel - drug to treat psoriasis
Chanel UV Essential SPF 50 Sunscreen - Dr. Wechsler’s favorite sunscreen to wear when she’s working in the city
La Roche Posay SPF 60 Face & Body - Dr. Wechsler loves this for the beach
Invisible Zinc SPF 50 - An Australian brand Dr. Wechsler uses
Aveeno Zinc SPF 50 - One reason Dr. Wechsler recommends this is because it has zinc, which doesn’t clog pores
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50
Vaseline Intensive Care Dermatology Formula - the first beauty products Dr. Wechsler fell in love with
Cetaphil Body Moisturizer - the body lotion she uses now
Mallomars - Dr. Wechsler’s favorite indulgent snack
“While You See A Chance” - Dr. Wechsler’s pump-up song
Black Lives Matter - Dr. Wechsler’s raised a wand to this!
#RaiseAWand:
From a Listener: Massachusetts aesthetician Tricia Young raised a wand to Zitsticka
Jess: Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Liner in (Luna)tic - a dupe for her favorite (discontinued) Maybelline liner
Jenn: Chéci Foot File - the only thing that gets rid of Jenn’s tough calluses