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Skin Freqs
Hosted by Summer · EN
Skin Freqs is a podcast about honest skincare, intuitive healing, and cutting through the noise of the beauty industry. Hosted by seasoned esthetician and Skin Frequency founder Summer Kingsbury, each episode explores what the skin actually needs—beyond trends, marketing, and overwhelm. For practitioners and skincare lovers ready to unlearn the hype and reconnect with skin on a deeper level.
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Retinol, Bakuchiol & Everything In Between
3d ago00:20:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode we go deep on the full vitamin A family, from prescription Retin-A all the way through to bakuchiol and whole plant ingredients. If you've been told you should be using retinol but aren't sure it's right for you, this one is for you.What we cover:The full vitamin A spectrum, retinyl palmitate, retinol, retinaldehyde, HPR, and prescription tretinoin, what each form is doing in the skin and how they convert to their active formWhy retinol causes peeling and sun sensitivity and what that means for your barrierThe skin microbiome and how retinoids affect itCorneotherapy - the philosophy of skin health built around protecting the barrier, not disrupting itBakuchiol - where it comes from, what the research actually shows, and how to read a label to know if you're buying the real thingWhy a high percentage bakuchiol product is a red flag, not a selling pointHow bakuchiol and oil-soluble vitamin C work better together than retinol and vitamin C ever couldWhat to do if you're pregnant, sensitive, or thinking about transitioning away from retinolSea buckthorn, rosehip, and whole ingredients that feed the skin rather than direct itStudies referenced:Dhaliwal et al. 2019 - Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing. British Journal of DermatologyDraelos et al. 2020 - A Double-blind Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Bakuchiol Moisturizer. Journal of Drugs in DermatologyProducts mentioned:Immortal Serum - 1% bakuchiol, oil-soluble vitamin C, sea buckthorn, rosehip, turmeric, immortal flower, neroli, frankincense, red raspberry, jojoba — skinfrequency.coReferenced episode:Vitamin C — the full breakdown: Find Skin Frequency:skinfrequency.co
Transcribe →Tuning In - A Practical Guide to Your Skin
Apr 1400:30:00Tap to summarizeThis episode picks up where we left off and gets practical. We go through different skin types and conditions, ultra-sensitive, acne-prone, dry and how to build a routine around what your skin is telling you. We also talk about the nervous system connection, seasonal shifts, and why doing less is often the most powerful thing you can do for your skin.For our inner meets outer beauty practice, check out Rewiring Your Frequency: [link]
Transcribe →The Real Reason Your Skin Feels Off
Mar 100:21:28Tap to summarizeWhat if your skin isn’t dry, sensitive, or acne-prone but simply compensating?In this episode, we step back from trends, launches, and marketing noise to look at how skin actually functions. We break down why so many convertional routines quietly disrupt them. You’ll learn why water-based cleansers and heavy creams can keep skin in a constant cycle of imbalance, how oil cleansing works differently, and why “more product” is rarely the solution. This conversation also explores how much of the beauty industry is built around speed, positioning, and scale and how different that is from how skin behaves. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s alignment. When you stop working against your skin, it stops fighting back.Explore skin-compatible formulations here: https://skinfrequency.co/
Transcribe →Vitamin C: Form, Function and the Barrier
Feb 1300:13:39Tap to summarizeVitamin C is one of the most used ingredients in skincare. It’s associated with brightness, collagen, and protection and often treated as non-negotiable.In this episode, we slow the conversation down to look at how vitamin C actually behaves, how form, stability, pH, packaging, and delivery systems shape the results and benefits. We explore the difference between traditional ascorbic acid and oil-soluble alternatives and the role of whole vitamin-C–rich ingredients.This is a deeper look at a familiar ingredient, through the lens of barrier health, repair, and long-term skin resilience.You can explore our vitamin C–rich products at Skin Frequency. https://skinfrequency.co/
Transcribe →Inner Meets Outer Beauty
Jan 2900:19:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode we explore how the nervous system shapes the way we live in our bodies , how patterns form through experience, repetition, and protection, and how they influence our relationship with ourselves and our skin.We talk about the connection between the nervous system and the skin, why appearance pressure and constant comparison land in the body, and how real change happens through safety, sensation, and consistent nervous system support rather than force or discipline.I also share a sample from one of the subconscious re-patterning audios inside the Inner Meets Outer Beauty practice, so you can feel into the work directly.If you’d like to explore the full Inner Meets Outer Beauty practice, you can find it here: https://skinfrequency.co/pages/rewire-your-frequency
Transcribe →Microneedling: A Holistic Approach
Oct 900:24:56Tap to summarizeMicroneedling is one of those treatments that can create incredible change in the skin, but only when it’s truly understood. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens beneath the surface: the three healing phases, how collagen is rebuilt, why pigmentation and scars respond so well, and why it’s not just about the treatment itself but everything that surrounds it.I’ll also talk about why I take a holistic approach, how timing, preparation and aftercare shape your results, and why the right skincare matters just as much as the needling itself.For those of you who want to explore barrier-supportive, microbiome-friendly skincare for pre- and post-microneedling, you can learn more at skinfrequency.co.
Transcribe →Exfoliation: What Your Skin Really Needs
Sep 1600:17:48Tap to summarizeExfoliation promises smoother, brighter skin but how do you know when it’s helping and when it’s too much? In this episode, we look at the skin’s natural renewal process, the role of the acid mantle, microbiome, and barrier, and how common routines like peels or foaming cleansers can shift the balance. You’ll also learn a gentler approach that works for every age, because it’s built around how skin is designed to function.Explore holistic, microbiome-friendly products designed with this philosophy at skinfrequency.co
Transcribe →Hydration: Marketing vs. Biology
Aug 2000:14:43Tap to summarizeHyaluronic acid is everywhere, serums, creams, masks, even cleansers. It’s marketed as the ultimate solution for hydration. But does it actually deliver? In this episode, I unpack the three main issues with topical HA: how it interacts with your environment, why molecule size changes its benefits, and why it often only hydrates on the surface instead of deeper down.We’ll also explore a different approach, one that protects your barrier, supports your skin’s natural hydration systems, and works with your biology rather than against it. From oil cleansing to antioxidants, to the ways nutrition and lifestyle play a role, this episode is about rethinking hydration in a more holistic way.For skin-compatible products designed with this philosophy in mind, visit skinfrequency.co.
Transcribe →The Skincare Industry’s Best-Kept Secret
Aug 1000:18:00Tap to summarizeEver wonder if your skincare is truly unique? This episode pulls back the curtain on how most products are actually made and why so many “different” brands are using the exact same formulas.To explore and purchase our custom formulations visit skinfrequency.ca
Transcribe →Unlearning Everything I Thought I Knew About Skincare
Jun 2600:09:17Tap to summarizeThis episode is a look back at my own path, what started in the drugstore skincare aisle as a preteen, and took me through dermatology offices, medical spas, holistic practice, and ultimately into formulating my own line.It’s about the breaking point that made me stop chasing fixes and start listening to the skin instead. If you’ve ever felt confused, let down, or disconnected by the industry’s version of beauty, I think you’ll relate.Learn more or explore the formulas I created from this journey at skinfrequency.co.
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