Have you ever found yourself slathering on layer after layer of the richest creams and yet your skin still felt dry? Or maybe your skin is super oily, but somehow you’re still experiencing dryness or flakiness? If any of these sounds like you then listen up, because in today’s episode of Skin Theory we’re getting to the bottom of why this happens by focusing on understanding the roles of hydration and moisture in skincare.

• Hydration vs. Moisture

• Dehydrated vs. Dry Skin

• Treating Dehydrated & Oil Dry Skin

• Moisturizers:

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

  • HydraLuxe Cream: https://emmediane.com/products/hydraluxe-cream

  • Pure Light Lotion: https://emmediane.com/products/pure-light-lotion

• 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

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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

In the ever-evolving world of skincare, one thing has become increasingly clear: achieving radiant, healthy skin transcends serums and creams. The foods we eat, the supplements we take, and even our laundry habits can play a significant role in determining our skin health. And while hormone imbalances and cutting out acne-triggering foods like dairy have gained a lot of attention in recent years, there’s another critical factor to consider – the gut-skin axis. So, in today’s episode, we’ll be diving into how your gut may be impacting your glow.

• What is the Gut-Skin Axis?

• How Gut Health Affects our Skin

• How to Care For Your Gut

• Further Food Premium Unflavored Collagen Peptides: https://amzn.to/36cuCKK

• Just Thrive Probiotics: https://amzn.to/3ST4qHN

• Mega Spore Probiotics: https://amzn.to/43gsaw1

• Enzymedica Digest Gold Digestive Enzymes: https://amzn.to/3Vi0xNU

• Intestinal Permeability and its Regulation by Zonulin: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3458511/

• Acne vulgaris, probiotics and the gut-brain-skin axis - back to the future? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038963/

• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in rosacea: clinical effectiveness of its eradication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3458511/

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With so many products on the market claiming to clear acne, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or confused as to what to look for. From Salicylic Acid to Benzoyl Peroxide to Sulfur, there are so many ingredients that effectively clear acne, but which ones are right for you? Well, in today’s episode, I am zeroing in on my top 5 acne-fighting ingredients to help you keep breakouts at bay.

• Episode 16: Is Benzoyl Peroxide Aging Your Skin? https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-theory-podcast/16-is-benzoyl-peroxide-aging-your-skin

• Pore-Clogging Ingredients List: https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-tips/pore-clogging-ingredients

• New Client Free Consultation: http://emmediane.typeform.com/to/uVuLYeg2#source=skintheory

• Existing Client Check-In: https://emmediane.com/pages/check-in

• Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment (Acne Eraser): https://emmediane.com/products/acne-eraser

• Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment (Purifying Oxygen Treatment): https://emmediane.com/products/purifying-oxygen-treatment

• Salicylic Acid Treatment (Purifying Serum): https://emmediane.com/products/purifying-serum

• Mandelic Acid Treatment (Clarifying Serum): https://emmediane.com/products/clarifying-serum

• Sulfur Spot Treatment (The Pink Potion): https://emmediane.com/products/the-pink-potion

• Sulfur Refining Mask: https://emmediane.com/products/sulfur-refining-mask

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With spring in the air and travel plans on the horizon, I thought today would be the perfect time to cover an important topic - mastering the art of travel skincare. Travel can really do a number on the skin..like unexpected breakouts, dryness or extra oiliness, even skin irritation or sunburn. So today, I’ll be sharing my best travel dos and don’ts to keep your skin glowing and healthy…that way your vacation is destined to be memorable for all the right reasons! Ready, let’s go!

• Pre-trip planning and packing skincare tips

• Avoiding airplane skin issues

• How to take care of your skin during vacation

• Tinted Mineral SPF 40: https://emmediane.com/collections/sunscreen/products/tinted-mineral-sunscreen-spf-40

• Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch SPF 55: https://amzn.to/3SqYsPG

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

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

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

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

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

• Are These Foods Triggering Your Acne: https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-tips/are-these-foods-triggering-your-acne

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As we gear up for Valentine’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to talk about a special kind of love – the love we have for ourselves and our skin.  But when you struggle with skin issues, it can sometimes be hard to feel confident in your skin…and this can impact how we see and feel about ourselves. I’ve been there, so I definitely know the struggle. So in today’s episode of Skin Theory, I’m taking a deep dive into how our skin struggles can profoundly intertwine with our self-esteem and mental state…and how we can find ways to love our skin, even when we are struggling.

• My personal skin struggles

• The emotional depth of acne

• Practical ways to love your skin

• 10 Ways to Help Clear Stress Acne: https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-tips/10-ways-to-help-clear-stress-acne

• How Stress Affects Your Skin: https://emmediane.com/blogs/skin-tips/how-stress-affects-your-skin 

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