TikTok is changing skincare faster than the science can keep up. In this episode, we (Beate & Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie) go through 15 of the biggest TikTok skincare trends right now: PDRN salmon DNA serums, beef tallow, slugging, glass skin, snail mucin, red light therapy, and more, and give our honest "take it or leave it" verdict on each one, backed by what we actually see in clinic.

We also talk about how to spot dangerous skincare advice, why "who's giving the advice" matters more than the trend itself, and the boring (but actually effective) habits TikTok never talks about.

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00:00 – Intro: why TikTok trends can help AND hurt your skin

01:06 – Welcome to today's solo episode

02:05 – How to vet skincare advice (and why patience matters)

05:53 – Trend 1: PDRN salmon DNA serums

09:21 – Trend 2: Skin longevity vs. anti-aging

11:22 – Trend 3: Skin streaming / skin minimalism

13:47 – Trend 4: Use-it-up / project pan skincare

15:12 – Trend 5: Matcha-infused skincare

17:29 – Trend 6: Hypochlorous acid sprays

20:34 – Trend 7: Korean sunscreen filters

23:36 – Trend 8: Spicule serums (marine sponge microneedling)

26:08 – Trend 9: Snail mucin

27:20 – Trend 10: Glass skin

29:03 – Trend 11: Red light therapy masks

32:43 – Trend 12: Beef tallow skincare

35:08 – Trend 13: DIY skincare (honey, sugar, lemon masks)

37:33 – Trend 14: Slugging

38:48 – Trend 15: AI skin analysis apps & wearable tech

42:14 – Trends we WISH would go viral instead

45:30 – Final advice: trends come and go, your skin barrier doesn't

We're going behind the curtain of skincare innovation with Giselle, Chief Brand & Innovation Officer at Alumier MD. With 22 years in the industry, she breaks down how a product actually goes from idea to shelf (12 to 24 months), how to spot a real clinical study versus a marketing stunt, and why the word "longevity" has become almost meaningless.

We also run through the hottest ingredients in skincare right now — exosomes, PDRN/salmon DNA, growth factors, peptides, senescent ("zombie") cells — and get Giselle's honest verdict on what's real, what's promising, and what's mostly hype.

Plus: the concept of "oxidative aging," why more stimulation doesn't mean better results, and the "core four" essentials every routine needs regardless of budget.

🎙️ Guests:

Giselle Curcio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselle-disanto-0228a355/

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00:00 Intro

01:01 Who is Giselle and her role at Alumier MD

04:47 From idea to product: the innovation process

10:09 How to spot a real clinical study

13:15 Anti-aging vs longevity: just a rebrand?

20:36 The biology of skin: what you can control (and can't)

26:43 Oxidative aging explained

30:52 The verdict on hyped ingredients

40:52 Too much stimulation can damage your skin

44:49 The "core four": non-negotiable essentials

50:19 Final rapid fire

The ultimate sunscreen episode is here. Beate and Natascha break down everything you've ever wanted to know about SPF, from mineral vs. chemical vs. hybrid formulas, to what that number on the bottle actually means, to the best sunscreens for your specific skin type and concerns.

And yes, they address the Elta MD backorder situation head-on, with specific product-by-product alternatives for every beloved formula in the lineup.

Whether you have acne-prone skin, melasma, rosacea, mature skin, or you're just heading into summer and need to level up your sun care routine, this episode is your go-to guide.

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Hosts:

Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene

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00:00 — Does SPF 100 actually protect you 100x more?

01:06 — Why we're talking sunscreen right now + the Elta MD backorder explained

03:55 — Mineral vs. Chemical vs. Hybrid: what's the real difference?

13:14 — What the SPF number actually means (SPF 15, 30, 50, 100 compared)

17:03 — UVA, UVB & visible light - why tinted SPF matters more than you think

19:25 — Elta MD alternatives: the best swaps for every formula

24:46 — Best SPF for acne-prone skin

32:34 — Best SPF for sensitive, reactive & rosacea-prone skin

36:32 — Best SPF for mature & aging skin

41:19 — Body, sport & vacation SPF picks

45:16 — Beate & Natascha's personal favorites

47:15 — Closing advice + how to find the right SPF for you

What's the difference between keratin, hair Botox, and a Brazilian blowout? And why did Health Canada pull these products off shelves?

In this episode of SkinTalks, Beate and Natascha sit down with Corinne Ohayon, founder of Keraton Works and the chemist behind Canada's leading formaldehyde-free keratin system, and Dan Anton, master stylist and owner of Anton Designs, to bust every myth around keratin treatments.

From the bizarre origin story of formaldehyde in Brazil to the 2011 Canadian scandal, the science of glyoxylic acid, and why "organic" keratin is an oxymoron, this episode is your complete guide to understanding what's actually going on in that bottle.

In this episode:

- The real history of keratin treatments (yes, it involves a morgue)

- Why "Botox," "smoother," and "protein treatment" are just marketing words

- How Health Canada regulates hair products; and why the US doesn't

- Who can (and can't) get a keratin treatment

- What to do before swimming in the ocean with treated hair

- The difference between formaldehyde-based and acid-based systems

- How to protect your color from UV rays

🎙️ Guests:

Corinne Ohayon (Keraton Works) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-ohayon-18819b61/

Dan Anton (Anton Designs) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-anton-33b27319/

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Hosts:

Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene

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Acne is flexible, fixable, and 100% manageable. You just need the right plan and the commitment to stick with it. In this solo episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate & Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie break down what's really happening during a breakout, why spot-treating one pimple at a time keeps your acne coming back, and the proven products and in-clinic treatments they use with real clients every day.

We cover the 4 root causes of every breakout, why mixing brands sabotages your results, the best acne lines we trust (ZO Skin Health, Vivier, GM Collin, Biologique Recherche, Biophora), pro treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 and LED light therapy, plus the summer dos & don'ts and the everyday habits silently wrecking your skin (yes, your pillowcase and phone count).

Whether you're dealing with teen acne, hormonal breakouts, cystic acne or post-acne scarring, this honest conversation will leave you hopeful and ready to take action.

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Hosts:

Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene

Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger

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Chapters:

00:00 What's really happening when you break out

04:50 The 4 root causes and why mixing brands fails

06:47 The 4 acne brands we trust

19:23 In-clinic treatments: peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 & LED

22:14 Facials & SPF for acne-prone skin

24:57 Everyday habits sabotaging your skin

29:11 Summer dos & don'ts + final advice

What does it feel like to have the title, the salary, the corner office, and still feel empty inside?

Janylène Turcotte spent 25 years in the corporate world as a senior HR executive, flying between Toronto, Montreal, and London.

On paper, she had it all.

Inside, she was running on fumes, and quietly battling an alcohol problem she didn't fully acknowledge.

Then one day, her boss flew in from Toronto and let her go.

Her response? "Thank you."

In this episode, Janylène shares the raw, honest story of what happened next: the void, the identity loss, the failed VP interview where she couldn't utter a word, and the hypnotherapy session that changed the trajectory of her entire life.

Today, she's a certified hypnotherapist and coach who works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and executives who are living a 7/10 life, successful on the outside, unfulfilled on the inside.

She helps them peel back the subconscious stories keeping them stuck, rewire their inner dialogue, and rise into the life they actually want.

In this conversation, we cover:

- The moment she realized her burnout was a gift in disguise

- How sobriety and getting laid off were connected

- The "7 out of 10" framework and what it really means

- Why your childhood (before age 7) is still running your adult life

- The Peel Back, Rewire, Rise model, and how it works

- Why hypnotherapy works when traditional coaching doesn't go deep enough

Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling the gap between your results and your joy, or someone quietly wondering "is this really it?", this episode is for you.

Janylène Turcotte: https://www.hypnocoach.ca/

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Melasma. Sun spots. Three different skin conditions — one unified strategy. In this episode, we break down everything: the types of pigmentation, the brands that actually deliver, the in-clinic treatments that change the game, and the daily habits quietly sabotaging your routine.

This isn't a lecture. It's a plan. Because pigmentation is a long-term battle, and the people who win are the ones who stay consistent, summer included.

What we cover:

- The 3 main types of pigmentation (melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and how to tell them apart

- 4 Canadian and American brands with genuinely different approaches

- In-clinic treatments that accelerate results, and the ones to avoid in summer

- The everyday mistakes quietly setting your skin back

- Why mineral SPF is non-negotiable when treating pigment

- How to get through summer without undoing all your progress

Whether you're dealing with hormonal melasma, sun damage, or post-acne marks, this episode gives you the tools to understand your skin and move forward with a real plan.

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This week on Skin Talks, hosts Beate and Natascha welcome veteran cosmetic chemist Alec Batis (Pfizer, L’Oréal, Victoria’s Secret Beauty) to expose the gap between real science and skincare marketing. Learn why most clinical tests are funded by raw-material suppliers, how “fairy-dust” peptide complexes trick consumers, and what truly makes a formula work (hint: functional levels, not marketing hype). Alec also shares his unique approach-airless dark-glass packaging and over 315 bovine-bone-derived matrikine peptides—to deliver genuine skin repair, not empty promises.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why most brands buy the same handful of peptides and sell them at “marketing” concentrations

• How to spot “fairy-dusted” formulas and decode your ingredient list

• The power of extracellular-matrix (matrikine) peptides for true tissue regeneration

• Myths you can stop believing: layering more products, hype around sheet masks

• Simple, science-backed routine: cleanse + hydrate + occlusive

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Hosts:

Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene

Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger

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