By now we’ve all heard the term “damaged barrier” on social media, but what does that really mean? How can you tell if something is damaged, without knowing what it is in the first place? So in today’s episode, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about your moisture barrier – why it's significant, how to tell if it’s damaged, and tips for repairing and maintaining it.

• What is the Skin’s Moisture Barrier

• Signs of a Damaged Moisture Barrier

• What Causes a Damaged Moisture Barrier

• Repairing The Moisture Barrier

• Gentle Cleanser: https://emmediane.com/products/gentle-cleanser

• Barrier Balance Cream: https://emmediane.com/products/barrier-balance

• Hydrating Humectants:

  • Skin Quencher Gel: https://emmediane.com/products/skin-quencher-gel-hydrator

  • Dew Drops Hydrating Serum: https://emmediane.com/products/dew-drops-hydrating-serum

  • Firming Peptide Serum: https://emmediane.com/products/firming-peptide-serum

  • Cucumber Cooling Mask: https://emmediane.com/products/cucumber-cooling-mask

• What You Should Know About Skin Cycling: https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-tips/what-you-should-know-about-skin-cycling

• Different Ways to Use Retinol (Blog): https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-tips/different-ways-to-use-retinol

• Retinol Myths, Misconceptions, and Mistakes (Episode 26): https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-theory-podcast/26-retinol-myths-misconceptions-and-mistakes

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You know what they say… “good things take time”, and skincare is no exception. While most skincare ingredients get to work right away, there is a bit of a waiting game when it comes to actually seeing results. So in today’s episode, I’m going to break down when you can realistically expect to see results from some of the most popular skincare ingredients.

• Science of the skin cycle

• When you can expect to see results with popular ingredients such as retinol, peptides, vitamin C, and more

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It's time to shine a light on... well, light therapy! If you're scrolling through your socials thinking, 'Should I get on this LED light therapy train?' I've got you covered. From what it actually does to your skin, to not getting duped by shiny gadgets, I’m breaking it all down in today’s episode!

• What is LED Light Therapy?

• Benefits of LED Light Therapy

• How to Choose an At-Home LED Mask

• Omniluxe Contour: https://omniluxled.com/products/omnilux-contour-face

• Omniluxe Clear: https://omniluxled.com/products/omnilux-clear

• Celluma 2Mode: https://amzn.to/3Y3phuU

• Celluma LITE 3 Mode: https://amzn.to/3HpBjrm

• LightStim for Acne: https://amzn.to/2YAIM0J

• A study to determine the efficacy of combination LED light therapy (633 nm and 830 nm) in facial skin rejuvenation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16414908/

• Skin Theory Podcast Episode 11 - Skincare Tool DIYs and Don’ts: https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-theory-podcast/11-skincare-tool-diys-and-donts