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Skincare chemists Gloria & Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science. The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
There... are... just... so... many... extracts. In this episode, chemists Gloria and Victoria talk about why plant-y ingredients are hard to talk about over a few cans of Kirin Ichiban. They cover some of their favorite botanicals with surprisingly interesting clinical studies, and trendy ingredients such as grape and green tea!
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
It's high time the chemists, Gloria & Victoria, gave a quick acne update! Are we any closer to solving acne for good? Over some hot toddy concoctions, they discuss OTC topicals, if diet plays a part, and things to keep in mind in an acne-fighting skincare routine.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Chemists Gloria & Victoria realized that they spend so much time talking about AHAs glycolic and lactic acid, they've neglected all the other great acids of skincare. So in episode 18, they decided to put the spotlight on tranexamic and azelaic acid over a few beers.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Chemists Gloria and Victoria have seen a huge amount of new vitamin C derivative products on the market recently! So in this episode, they sit down to talk about their favorite and least favorite vitamin C derivatives over a few cans of good ol' white claw.
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Chemists Gloria and Victoria pinky promise that this is the year of consistency when it comes to podcasting. In the second episode of 2021, they talk all about skin barrier function: what it is, why is it important, and what ingredients actually work?
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Chemists Gloria and Victoria return to podcasting over a few much-needed drinks. Let's kick off 2021 with all things anti-aging. What are some of the tried-and-true age prevention products? Do collagen supplements really work? What about the mystical world of peptides?
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
With a home concoction of vodka and green tea, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, tackle the confusing world of sunscreen. They discuss how to choose sunscreens for your skin type, talk about all the sunscreen format, troubleshoot texture and white cast issues, and talk about the hangingfly. Let's get your skin prepped for that sunshine!
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
With a few beers in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, finally reunite and jump into summer routines. They discuss how to tweak routines for hotter weather, what self-care moves they recommend, talk about all the skincare news, and give the little peacock spider a little spotlight. We're back guys!
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
With coffee-infused beers in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, go through a review of chemical exfoliating acids: AHAs, BHA, and PHAs! It's a whole alphabet party to help everyone obtain/maintain that smooth, glowing skin. Additionally, they also discuss the latest skincare news, share their acid mishaps, answer some questions, and admire the very grumpy looking harpy eagle.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
With makeshift cocktails in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, discuss the latest update from the FDA's sunscreen filter absorption study. All tested chemical filters were found to be over the recommended safety threshold for blood absorption. What does this mean for the US sunscreen industry and what does this mean for us as sunscreen users? Additionally, they also discuss the latest product launches, answer some questions, and give the bagworm moth a little spotlight.