Ask Us Anything, Part 2

Summary

The blondEST Podcast: "Ask Us Anything, Part 2" – Episode Summary
Host: Savanna Boda
Date: April 6, 2026
Co-Host: Tyler
Theme: Q&A with Savanna and Tyler – candid answers to listener questions on skin care, office culture, personal lives, and more.

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Episode Overview

In this lively, unfiltered Q&A sequel, medical aesthetician Savanna Boda (The Dallas Aesthetician) and co-host Tyler dive straight into their listeners' most curious and offbeat questions. With their signature banter and genuine advice, Savanna and Tyler cover everything from their weirdest Google searches at work and skin care must-haves to personal stories about relationships, personal growth, and secret talents. The episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at their workplace dynamics, expert skincare recommendations for various conditions, and honest conversations about their lives outside the clinic.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Workplace Quirks and Dynamics

• Weirdest Google Searches at Work

  • Tyler: Searching for “viral AI reels” of cartoon skincare products and finding a laser engraver for custom cups. (00:42)
  • Savanna: Trying to find unusual items like “something made out of tiger’s eye” or custom logo-shaped mints. (01:11)
  • “We are looking in the depths of Google for items that certainly don’t exist, but they do in her brain, which I respect.” —Savanna (01:38)

• Pet Peeves

  • Tyler: Snacking in the office because “it encouraged me to wanna snack.” (02:08)
  • Savanna: The repeated use of the word “crosscheck” by team members. “After the first 10 times of hearing it… now it's like 40 times a day for a year plus.” (02:51)

• Who Would Start a Cult?

  • Both agree Savanna would lead a cult, possibly about “lush bath bombs,” “perfume,” or “crystals.” (03:48)
  • Tyler jokes Bella “has something up her sleeve,” calling out her “good ass lashes.” (04:21)

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Personal Life and Anecdotes

• First Date Stories

  • Playful debate over which outing counted as their real first date—breakfast at Sadel's vs. an outing to Studio Movie Grill. “If we include Studio Movie Girl, that shit was a fucking disaster. And no fault of his.” —Savanna (05:23)

• Must-Have Skincare Product

  • Savanna: Torn between sunscreen (“Tonesmart”), acne meds, or carboxy mousse. “If I don’t have something to keep my acne at bay, we are all… that Tonesmart ain’t gonna be doing me much help.” (05:45)
  • Tyler: “Lipid Serum. I ride or die. Multifunctional. Does it all. So, Epicutis, I got you.” (06:13)

• Becoming an Esthetician?

  • “Absolutely not.” —Savanna (06:44)
  • Tyler briefly considered but loves extractions rather than the full career. Tells a vivid extraction story: “It was like a pebble so long. It was crazy.” (07:33)

• Favorite Activities Together

  • Reading psychological thrillers, watching TV shows, sharing book recommendations. (08:08-08:15)

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Skin Care and Advice

• Adapting to Dry Climates

  • Strong recommendations for barrier-supporting products: Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser, Moisture Balance Toner, Lipid Serum, Restorative Trio Luxe Hyvia Cream, Barrier Care Gel Cream, and occasional protection balm (“you will feel like a glazed donut”). (08:30–09:38)
  • Emphasis on hydration focus in dry conditions.

• Formative People in Their Lives

  • Savanna: Her mother, “a very hardworking woman... reminds me of a drill sergeant sometimes. She’s incredible.” (10:14)
  • Tyler: College friend Jaelyn and her family for spiritual and emotional support. (10:57)

• Treating Sebaceous Filaments

  • Products: Maestro Active Balance serum (“the first one we have seen make an extremely noticeable difference”), salty toner, clearing serum. “You’re never going to get rid of them. It’s a lifelong thing, trust me.” —Savanna (11:38-12:14)

• Building Confidence as a Speaker

  • Tyler: Cites musical theater background, self-talk, and manifesting: “People want to see you succeed… Say, ‘I am capable, I am worthy, and you are so powerful.’” (12:57)
  • Savanna: “Repetition and practice makes perfect.” (13:39)

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Personal Growth, Family, and Identity

• Wanting Kids?

  • Not in 5-year plan; “maybe in the 10 year.” (14:33)
  • Tyler has “baby fever,” loves being around his friends’ kids—but Savanna is more ambivalent: “I’m not opposed to having kids, but I’m also not, like, dying to.” (14:44)

• Skin Reactions to Clearing Serum

  • Burning for 15 minutes is “not normal,” more likely due to barrier issues. “Not normal but also not bad… Try to get your barrier a little stronger.” —Savanna (15:55-17:29)

• Korean Skin Care Philosophy

  • Praised for barrier-focused, gentle care. “Do I think that a lot of their products are the most corrective…? Probably not. But if you want to look like a glazed donut, sure.” —Savanna (19:59)

• Coming Out Stories

  • Tyler: Came out at 16 when his parents found texts. (20:24)
  • Savanna: Came out at 26 to parents, but had always been out socially. “I’ve always been kind of at the mindset of like why do I have to come out? Like it doesn’t matter.” (20:35)

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Expert Skincare Guidance

• Treating Melasma in Fitzpatrick 4 (Darker Skin)

  • In-office: Pre-treatment with pigment inhibitors, sunscreen, retinoid; TCA peels or ablative lasers safe for all Fitzpatrick types; professional exfoliation.
  • At-home: Twice daily pigment inhibitor, Saspera intensive (15 min daily), and safe exfoliation. (21:02–22:59)

• Best Educational Resources for Skin Care Professionals

  • “Brand education is a huge resource for how Savannah has become so knowledgeable… take the time to invest in yourself and use resources provided by brands you already work with.” —Tyler (24:33)
  • Recommendations: Glymed and Face Reality’s advanced training programs. (24:33–25:57)

• Adjusting to a New, Larger Spa

  • Harder: More complex operations and team management.
  • Easier: Clear division of roles, more hands, better support and work-life division. (26:05)

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Fun Light-Hearted Segments

• Favorite Movies

  • Tyler: “‘I, Tonya’ with Margot Robbie. It is my favorite movie. It’s about Tonya Harding, the ice skater.” (28:01)
  • Savanna: “Dune” and childhood favorite “Stick It” (gymnastics movie). (28:41)

• Secret Talents

  • Tyler: “I am extremely flexible… I could do the splits when I was 5 years old.” (29:18)
  • Savanna: Eye for design, obsessed with architecture and home décor as a child. (30:11–30:32)

• Office Life Swaps

  • Savanna would switch with Tyler; Tyler would switch with Julissa, the “vibe curator” known for her positivity and efficiency. (31:46-32:44)

• Favorite Childhood TV Shows

  • Tyler: “Hannah Montana — I just love the whole idea of a secret pop star and living that double life.” (33:03)
  • Savanna: “Zoe 101 — They all went to a boarding school and it was so beautiful… I loved that show.” (33:39)
  • Tyler adds: “Winx Club. For the ones that know, they know.” (34:03)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We are looking in the depths of Google for items that certainly don’t exist, but they do in her brain, which I respect it.” —Tyler (01:38)
• “If I don’t have something to keep my acne at bay… that Tonesmart ain’t gonna be doing me much help.” —Savanna (05:45)
• “My mom is a very hardworking woman… she reminds me of a drill sergeant sometimes. She’s incredible.” —Savanna (10:14)
• “People want to see you succeed. People want to see you happy.” —Tyler (12:57)
• “Not normal but also not bad… Try to get your barrier a little stronger.” —Savanna, on product irritation (17:29)
• “I’ve always been kind of at the mindset of like why do I have to come out? Like, it doesn’t matter.” —Savanna (20:43)
• “If you want to look like a glazed donut, sure.” —Savanna, on Korean skincare (19:59)
• “One goal that you have is your ability for, like, design. Like, with helping out with Savannah’s new house. You have a fantastic eye.” —Tyler (30:17)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:42 – Weirdest Google Searches
• 02:08 – Annoying Workplace Habits
• 03:48 – Who Would Start a Cult in the Office?
• 05:01 – First Date Memories
• 05:45 – Desert Island Skincare Product
• 06:44 – On Becoming (or not) an Esthetician
• 08:08 – Favorite Things to Do Together
• 08:30 – Dry Climate Skincare Solutions
• 10:14 – Formative Influential People
• 11:37 – Sebaceous Filaments: What Actually Works
• 12:39 – Building Confidence in Public Speaking
• 14:33 – Do You Want Kids?
• 15:36 – Clearing Serum Sensations
• 19:59 – Thoughts on Korean Skincare
• 20:21 – Coming Out Stories
• 21:02 – Treating Melasma (Fitzpatrick 4)
• 24:33 – Educational Resources for Estheticians
• 26:05 – Impact of Expanding to a New Spa
• 28:01 – Favorite Movies
• 29:18 – Secret (or Not-so-Secret) Talents
• 33:03 – Favorite Childhood Shows

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Summary
This episode delivers the perfect blend of industry insights, expert skincare tips, and unfiltered personality. Savanna and Tyler’s natural chemistry shines as they address quirky office life, their relationships, and expert-level skincare questions in a tone that’s equal parts educational, witty, and heartfelt.

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For fans wanting an authentic look behind the scenes, laughter with the team, and real-world skincare education, this episode is not to be missed.

Transcript

[Tyler]

Foreign.

[Savannah]

Hello, all. Who is ready for a part 2 of the Q A we started last week? I think we're just gonna get straight into it. So first question is, somebody said, what's the weirdest thing you've Googled at work? Oh.

[Tyler]

Oh,

[Savannah]

I don't know. It's like, I would have to think about the strangest request Savannah has asked of me.

[Tyler]

Oh, I know mine. I know mine.

[Savannah]

Okay, you go first.

[Tyler]

Then I went through mountains to try. Actually two of them. I went through mountains to try to figure out how to do those viral AI reels.

[Savannah]

Oh, yeah.

[Tyler]

Of cartoons, skincare products, cartoons, skincare devices, cartoons, skincare, all the above. And learning how to do that. Looking up on Google was probably the strangest thing I've done. And trying to find a laser engraver who would engrave our cups. I can't say I've done that before.

[Savannah]

Yeah, mine. Mine would just be, like, odd items. Like, I can't even think of what she wanted one time, but it was like, some item that was made out of tiger's eye. And I was like, they just don't make everything readily available in tiger's eye. And I don't know how to find someone to, like, make that for us.

[Tyler]

Yeah, I feel like also for me. What was it the mints that I had to do that one time?

[Savannah]

Oh, yeah. She wanted mints in the shape of our exact shell logo made. And like. Yeah. It's just like we are looking in the depths of Google. Yeah. The Internet. For items that certainly don't exist, but they do in her brain, which I respect it.

[Tyler]

When she wants something, she wants it, and I love that. So

[Savannah]

what's something people do at work that instantly annoys you? Ooh. Hmm.

[Tyler]

Mine is so dumb. But, like, total respect. But snacking, because I feel like it encouraged me to wanna snack. And I'm like, so it's not their problem. It's not even their problem. It's my own issue. People are like, mm, I'm hungry. And I'm like, no, don't say it. Don't say it. I'm doing so good. I haven't had anything today. And I see someone walk by with a cheese stick, and I'm like, ooh, that cheese stick looks so good. So, yeah. Mind snacking.

[Savannah]

I love our girls to death. I do.

[Tyler]

Am I nervous?

[Savannah]

But there has been a word that has been thrown around in the office for a really long time, and it is the word crosscheck.

[Tyler]

Crosscheck.

[Savannah]

Yeah. They're like, let me cross check that. Can I cross check this, and after, like, the first 10 times of hearing it. Okay. But now it's like 40 times a day for year plus.

[Tyler]

What's an example? Like, can I cross cross check that?

[Savannah]

Yeah. They're like, let me cross check that with whatever. Like, do we have that available in stock or do we have, like, can, like. I don't know. It's for everything.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah]

And so I like that word. Just every time I hear it, I'm like, Sends you. Yeah. It, like, makes my eye twitch. I'm like, we. Let me check. We don't need to say cross check. I don't. I don't like it.

[Tyler]

Yeah. I'm gonna pull up the questions. I want to see some.

[Savannah]

Which co worker would accidentally start a cult? And what would it be about? I mean, I feel like the only person who could start a cult would be Savannah.

[Tyler]

I was gonna say Savannah.

[Savannah]

And I don't know what it would be about. It would be. It could be about anything. It could be about lush bath bombs. It could be about perfumes.

[Tyler]

It would be about the perfume one. I would. I'd join that in a heartbeat. I would be in. I'd be like, girl, sign me up. I'm there.

[Savannah]

Yeah. It could be about crystals. It could be about literally anything. That girl is, I feel like. But if it wasn't Savannah, I just want to say Julissa, just because it's. Because it's ridiculous.

[Tyler]

I feel like, like a cult on, like, coffee making.

[Savannah]

Yeah. I don't know. That girl can do it all.

[Tyler]

I think Bella has something up her sleeve. I think she could. I think she has it in her. Something about those lashes. She's got those good ass lashes. I'm watching you, Bella.

[Savannah]

Tell us about your first date.

[Tyler]

I feel like, technically, we can't say studio movie girl. That does not count. Like, first date date that we went out together was when we went to go get breakfast.

[Savannah]

No. I would. I would classify it as studio movie

[Tyler]

girl, but that was. No, no, no.

[Savannah]

It felt like a date. I picked you up.

[Tyler]

Yes.

[Savannah]

We went to the movies.

[Tyler]

Yes, but.

[Savannah]

And I brought you home.

[Tyler]

But I feel like most people date, like, when it was actually intended to be a date was when we went to breakfast at.

[Savannah]

I mean, yeah. I did keep saying, this is not a date.

[Tyler]

You did? That is not fair.

[Savannah]

It was a date. I was just being a dick.

[Tyler]

Like, so that does not count, obviously.

[Savannah]

Go back to the last episode.

[Tyler]

Our first date was when we went to Sadel's in Highland Park Village, and it was delicious. And we had the most cutest little. What were they, pigs in a blanket? They were very cute.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

And it was very yummy. It was my first time going.

[Savannah]

I loved it. Yeah. Yeah. Because if we include studio movie girl, that shit was a fucking disaster. And no fault of his.

[Tyler]

No.

[Savannah]

No fault of his. But it. Yeah.

[Tyler]

I have one that says, if you could keep only one skincare item for the rest of your life, what would it be?

[Savannah]

Mine would be, see, that's, like, impossible to me because, like, my answer is tonesmart, like, sunscreen is going to protect your skin, and tone Smart is going to make you look silly while you do it. But if I don't have something to keep my acne at bay, we are all. That Tone Smart ain't gonna be doing me much help. So. I don't know. I would say tone Smart, but I would also say acne med, carboxy mousse, maybe carboxymos.

[Tyler]

Yeah, that's a good one. I feel like mine would definitely be Lipid Serum. I ride or die. I love it. You can use it for so many different things. That's true. Multifunctional. Does it all. So epicutis. I got you.

[Savannah]

Yep. Hydrates, reduces inflammation, and protects your collagen and elastin. She does it all. Just doesn't protect you from the sun. Are one or both of you thinking of becoming an esthetician? Absolutely not. No.

[Tyler]

I had a moment where I was like, I feel like I should. And Tyler was like, why? And I was like, I don't know. I feel like it'd be fun.

[Savannah]

You just love to do anything, though.

[Tyler]

I do.

[Savannah]

That's your thing.

[Tyler]

I'm eager.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

I love it all.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

It'd be cool, though. I feel like it'd be fun to. The one thing I do love is extractions. I don't love feeling them. I let Lauren extract being done to me. I don't like them being done on me. Lauren extracted me recently, and it was the most painful thing I've ever experienced. And she had one that was on my lip, and she used two little Q tips. And I was like, oh, this could be so cute. Like, this is gonna be so easy. Like, yay. It was the most painful thing I've ever felt in my whole life. She took them at first and was like, boom. Like, it was. Oh. Oh, my Lord. I've never felt. But the thing that came out of it was a blackhead, and it was like.

[Savannah]

It was like a rock.

[Tyler]

It was like a pebble so long. It was crazy.

[Savannah]

Yeah. He and y' all know the lip pimples are the worst. They're the most painful. Yeah, it hurts.

[Tyler]

Oh, my gosh. But I feel like it'd be super fun to do extractions. Like, I. I don't know. I feel like something about that'd be very fun.

[Savannah]

Lauren fucking loves it.

[Tyler]

She does.

[Savannah]

What's your favorite thing to do together outside of work?

[Tyler]

I feel like we just answered that. Remember we were, like, watching TV shows.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

But I feel like I never answered it. I'd say one of, like, some of the things we do love to do. Like, we both hard for me when I don't have a good book. But we both love reading.

[Savannah]

That's what I was about to say. I think that's my actual favorite thing. But a lot of the times he doesn't have a good book. So when I like a book, read the show.

[Tyler]

When I have a good book, I go through that book fast. Like, I just read a book called Hidden Pictures and I blasted through it. But when I was reading it, I was very happy. I also love Frieda McFadden. Any psychological thrillers? Right up my alley.

[Savannah]

Moved to Arizona recently. AKA Desert and Dry. What do I need because my skin is unwell? I would say you need Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser.

[Tyler]

Balance Cleanser.

[Savannah]

Yep. That is going to help retain the moisture in your skin while still giving you a good cleanse.

[Tyler]

Moisture Balance, Toner, Face Reality, CBD Mist.

[Savannah]

I would use both of those together. I would use Lipid Serum, Restorative Hair, Trio Lux Hyvia Cream. Depending on. I mean, it depends.

[Tyler]

I love Trio Luxe. It helped a lot. But I also would say that the Barrier Care Gel Cream helped a lot with my dryness as well.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I. I love Face Reality's Barrier Care Gel Cream. It's their new moisturizer that came out last year. It is really good comfort cream if you're looking for a more budget option. Or the Barrier Care Gel Cream. So protection balm. Like, if your barrier is impaired, you need to use some protection balm at night to help occlude that. It'll fix it and, like, it'll fix it overnight.

[Tyler]

But you do feel like a glazed donut.

[Savannah]

You do. That's why I don't wear it in the day. Because you're greasy, greased up. Yeah. Restorative. Ha. Just. Just hydration. I think you should still use, like, Ondo or a gentle form of exfoliant to help keep your skin bright. Alto Advanced. But if you're, like, dry, dry, I Would stick to like a hydration routine for a little bit.

[Tyler]

At least I have one. That is. Who has been the most formative person, good or bad in your life?

[Savannah]

Hmm. I go first.

[Tyler]

Yeah.

[Savannah]

I would say my mom for sure. My mom is a very hardworking woman. She is a little abrasive at times. She's very direct. I would say I got some of that from her. She was in a male dominated field or field like you know, at board meetings and stuff with 40 men. And she was the only woman in the 80s and 90s so she had to be a little tougher. She reminds me of a drill sergeant sometimes. She's incredible.

[Tyler]

What I said she's incredible though.

[Savannah]

Yeah. But I would say definitely my mom.

[Tyler]

Yeah. I feel like mine would be. My best friend from college, Jaelyn. She helped me in moments where I needed it most and when I was struggling in the whole musical theater world. She was there for me at every second and also helped me embrace and learn about my spirituality which was a long road that I had not taken. And she helped me find myself, find my younger inner child and helped a ton.

[Savannah]

So I'd say Jaylen, love her and her whole family. Yes, they are all there for you.

[Tyler]

They are her mother. I love, I love Karen. She called me recently. Tyler was there. I do love her best products.

[Savannah]

Treatments for sebaceous filaments.

[Tyler]

Oxygen deep pore mask.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I mean here's the thing. Sebaceous filaments, your never going to get rid of them. It's a lifelong thing, trust me. I have sebaceous filaments that you could jump into.

[Tyler]

I also have sebaceous filaments. My nose loaded up, load it up.

[Savannah]

But there are products you can use to help reduce the appearance of them. I would say our number one recommendation is always going to be maestro active balance. That serum is like the first one that we have seen make a extremely noticeable difference in, in people's skin. And yeah, I would say oxygen depot.

[Tyler]

I would say salty toner.

[Savannah]

Yeah, anything. Anything with salicylic in it. Especially salty serum. Clearing serum is going to help, you know, shed the skin at the same time as having salicylic acid. So yeah, those would be my picks. Ryan is such an engaging speaker. Any tips or tricks for building confidence in this area? Oh my God.

[Tyler]

That is so sweet.

[Savannah]

Should have seen him before the first time.

[Tyler]

I was so nervous. My whole day is made. You know, I feel like for me one of the things that I got it from was from theater. So just being Able to like step in front of an audience, in front of casting directors and just present the best version of yourself.

[Savannah]

Standing in front of 500 people, being

[Tyler]

Squidward or in front of 2,500 doing a dance from Hamilton with a group. Absolutely. You just gotta like, I mean, when I was younger, it was imagine the audience in underpants. But then it turns into like, people want to see you succeed. People want to see you happy. Imagining that reminding yourself that when you're most nervous can go a long way. Also, I'm a huge believer in manifesting. So, like, if you put in a good ideal manifestation for yourself and you say like, I'm confident, I am able. Just hearing that in your inner voice can help build your confidence a ton. So, yeah, think positive. Believe you can do it. Say, I am. I am capable, I am worthy, and you are so powerful.

[Savannah]

Yeah. I think the biggest thing is repetition and like practice makes perfect. Like, I think anytime you are going to be speaking in front of people or even like on camera, like, it's really nerve wracking your first couple times doing it. Um, and I think just the further it goes along. I remember the first time I was on this podcast. I sounded like I had a frog in my throat. I was like shaking in my boots. And now it's just like, like now it's just talking normally.

[Tyler]

I remember when I was younger though, there was auditions to be on the morning announcements and I wanted more than anything to be on the morning announcements. But you had to read a little thingy on the. What's it called, like when you're people in the news?

[Savannah]

Teleprompter.

[Tyler]

A teleprompter. Oh, my Lord. That was the one thing I could not do when I was a third grader and wanted to be on the announcements. So I was a mess. I was terrified. And practice makes perfect. I ended up doing it in fourth grade. So you can do it.

[Savannah]

Do y' all want kids? I said it wasn't in our five year plan. I said, maybe in the 10 year.

[Tyler]

Maybe in the 10 year. I'm having baby fever because I'm surrounded by kids. Savannah's child, Cyrus, I love with my whole heart.

[Savannah]

Right.

[Tyler]

He said recently I'm his best friend, which makes me said it multiple times. He has said it multiple times. He calls me Ry Rai. He calls him Ty Ty. And he's Si Sy. So I love Cyrus. I also love Alyssa's daughter, Ellie. Ellie is so cute. And being around a baby just.

[Savannah]

Yeah, it's giving him baby fever. And I'm like, you're on meth, Sir, I. You know what? I'm not opposed to having kids, but I'm also not, like, dying too. I think that's where I'm at

[Tyler]

eventually. We've talked about it. We've had the conversation.

[Savannah]

And I said the same thing I just said right now.

[Tyler]

You said you weren't thinking it at first, but the more you think about it, you'd be able to. And you'd be.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I said, yeah, yeah. Started clearing serum. I notice it burns for about 15 minutes after using. Is that normal? It's not normal.

[Tyler]

Okay, well, my. My barrier is normal for me, and I kind of got used to it, and I kind of like it. Like, I told Ty was like, when I put it on, I'm like, it

[Savannah]

feels like it's working.

[Tyler]

I'm like, yes, I know.

[Savannah]

It's. I would say that your barrier may not be the most healthy it could be. And I say the same thing to you.

[Tyler]

Yes.

[Savannah]

Here's Ryan's problem is, as we were talking about in the last episode, he loves things. And so him coming into my life, coming into my home, coming into the skincare world where I have about everything that SBA offers, everything, the whole at

[Tyler]

my disposal, like, he had everything.

[Savannah]

Like, yeah, you're like, PR that we don't carry. Yeah, I have everything.

[Tyler]

And so to try everything.

[Savannah]

And I was like, don't do that. You're gonna fuck up your skin.

[Tyler]

So then I would do it, and

[Savannah]

he would do it secretly. He just told me, I just learned the other day that he used. I. I didn't even know I had a sasa. I didn't even know.

[Tyler]

He brought it home after work, and it was in a little box, and he put it by his computer, and I was like. And I heard them talk about in the stories, and Lauren was like, you put on for 15 minutes. Rinse it off. And so I was like. I had worked out one day, and I was like, come. And I came back, was taking a shower, and I was like, this was

[Savannah]

before he worked at sba. And so this was when he was at my apartment unmonitored. Yes. And so I. Yeah, the other day I was like. I was like, oh, you've never used Hespero before? Like, it has, like, a really strong smell, and then they're reformulating it to whatever. And he. I was like. And he was like, yeah, I know. And I was like, how the fuck do you know? And he was like, I've used it before.

[Tyler]

You were like.

[Savannah]

And he said he took it out of the box, used it and put it back in the box.

[Tyler]

I put it back in the box all neat and like I think there was a little sticker and I like.

[Savannah]

So I wouldn't know that he used it. Cause I would be like you're.

[Tyler]

Cause he would be like, you do not need another product on your skin.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

And I was like, I just want to try it. I love trying things. I do.

[Savannah]

So yeah, I would say not normal but also not bad. Like it's an active product, it means it's working. But I would try to get your barrier a little stronger. Or if you've just dermaplaned or for men, like if you've just shaved like it's normal. Like if I just shave and I put my mandelic serum on or I put something on, I definitely feel it more.

[Tyler]

Or like if you use like peptide micro scrub you will feel that. You will feel it more.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

Someone asked, can I use Hydro C moisturizer instead of adding Alto to my routine? I want less steps.

[Savannah]

Yes. Will I say that it's going to provide the same level of results? No. I think, you know, we've sort of positioned it as a more affordable option to having a specific vitamin C serum and a moisturizer. It is absolutely not going to replace auto advanced in your regimen. So if you are, if your primary concern is anti aging, protecting your skin from free radical damage and keeping a bright appearance, I believe you should use Alto Advanced and Trio.

[Tyler]

I love Alto Advanced.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I do love it. It's, I mean it is the only antioxidant serum on the market that is full encompassing the way it is. It is going to have protection from both the external free radicals and environmental stressors that are damaging your skin as well as it's the first product to help the internal free radicals that your body naturally produces on its own. So you are getting that 360 degree protection. And don't get me wrong, Hydro C is an amazing product. It's so brightening, it's still going to protect your skin. It's still an amazing moisturizer. But if you are looking for the best results, Alto Advance Plus, Hydrocy or Alto advance plus Trio or Alto advance plus whatever, that's my recommendation. Thoughts on Korean skincare? I honestly I've heard great things. Yeah. I mean, no, I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I think their philosophy and their like what they're addressing, going back to what we just talked about, burning skin is very Very much barrier care. And so do I think that a lot of their products are the most corrective. Like if you're someone with severe acne or melasma or any sort of severe skin condition, they're going to be the best for you. Probably not. But if you're someone with normal skin and you're young and you want to look like a glazed donut, sure.

[Tyler]

How about it? Someone asked how old were you when you both came out?

[Savannah]

Um, well, you can take that one.

[Tyler]

I was 16 and yeah, 16 in high school. Had a boyfriend. My parents didn't know. My parents found out on my phone and I was 16. Then they knew.

[Savannah]

Um, I was 26 with him.

[Tyler]

But I feel like you came out to your friends. You came out.

[Savannah]

Yeah, yeah. I had, I had been out to like everyone in my life. I've always been kind of at the mindset of like why do I have to come out? Like it doesn't matter. Like it's like, like when I get a boyfriend I'll tell my parents like that's like it doesn't need to be some big hurrah thing. Like it just is what it is.

[Tyler]

Shouldn't matter.

[Savannah]

Yeah, it doesn't like it then. It didn't. My parents are cool. Yeah, that was fine. How to treat melasma fits for in office and at home treatments in office I would say, you know, fits for is more difficult the skin, I mean it's not too difficult to treat. I would say the skin needs to definitely be pre treated. So you're on a pigment inhibitor, you're using a you know, clinical grade skin or sunscreen. You have a retinoid or something to where your skin is prepped and ready for a certain level of exfoliation. Professional exfoliation. Excuse me but I would say you know some sort of TCA peel lower strength or an ablative laser of some sort that is safe for all Fitzpatrick's which the arrow laser is hydroquinone peels was always the go to but now there's so many like fucking government regulations about it because they only want doctors to have it. But there are a lot of amazing options out there for at home I would say even intensive from skin better is going to be a great twice a day pigment inhibitor that has added AHAs to help, you know, help deep down and suppress that melanocyte while exfoliating the surface of the skin to get the pigment off at the same time. And then also Suspira intensive is a once a day treatment at home that is Going to be great. You wear it on your skin for 15 minutes, wash it off, and then you wear it on dirty skin.

[Tyler]

So 15 minutes a day for a brighter butthole slay.

[Savannah]

That's for the Saspera sensitive.

[Tyler]

Oh, shoot. That is like. That rolls in my head. Like, when I go on a run, I'm like, I hear Savannah saying that, and I'm like, alrighty.

[Savannah]

But Saspera intensive is okay for you

[Tyler]

still do 15 minutes though, or no. Mm. Okay. Yeah, for a brighter facial sleigh.

[Savannah]

Exactly.

[Tyler]

I got one that says, what did you guys do before working for Savannah? And I don't know if I've ever talked about it on the podcast, but I worked for. I was a executive project director for a nonprofit consulting firm that worked with, like, six to seven different major nonprofits in Dallas. And, yeah, I did a lot of graphics. I did a lot of event planning, board governance, board meetings with CEOs of different nonprofits in Dallas. And I love nonprofits, 501C3s, because that's what I worked with for the seven to eight years from college on. Started with working with kids with disabilities. And I've always loved the world of 501c3. So, yeah, everyone knows Tyler's UPS life.

[Savannah]

So, yeah, if y' all don't know, listen back. If you guys could travel anywhere in the world together, where would it be? Honestly, right now on my list is the Maldives. TikTok has been targeting me with the Maldives, and I'm like, that Ritz Carlton, which Savannah went to last year, that Ritz Carlton is looking pretty nice.

[Tyler]

I really want to go to Europe. I've never been to London, Paris, anywhere. Anywhere with a castle. I would really love to see a castle, Please. God, one day. My dad travels the world for a living, working for different airlines, doing airline solutions. So I've always been jealous growing up, but one day, mark my word, I will make it.

[Savannah]

Somebody said, best books for sc. Feeling like she needs more education, I would say that Savannah always recommends, really the free education you get from brands like, I mean, obviously it's not free because you carry their products and you have to invest into it that way. But I know that for her early days, the education that brands like Glymed and Face Reality provided gave her, gave her so much value into how she treated the skin. Becoming an acne expert, I know, changed her business. Glymed to Glymed provides so, so much training and education on all things skin. What different ingredients do, how they work in the skin. So I know that Brand education is a huge resource for how Savannah has become so knowledgeable. I don't think a lot of people take advantage of that. I think they get the products and they feel like they know what they're doing. But if you take the time to invest in yourself and use the resources that are provided for you by the brands you already work with.

[Tyler]

Mixed realities was incredible.

[Savannah]

Yeah.

[Tyler]

I went through it with Tyler when I was next to him in the office and I learned so much just about acne in general and how to treat it. So I really loved it. Hmm.

[Savannah]

Has the new spa made things easier or harder than they were before?

[Tyler]

Hmm. I would say that's a good one.

[Savannah]

I would say it's a 50, 50. I think running a bigger, bigger operation is more difficult. I mean, we have a much larger team managing that is more difficult than just having, you know, us five in the office and like we didn't have to worry about anyone. I think, you know, we needed a lot more systems in place. We needed a lot more accountability structure, which isn't a bad thing. But it's definitely harder in that aspect because before it was like, I mean, not to say we weren't legitimate, but I just think that we all were so self sufficient. There was no checks and balances needed. There was no, like we all just did our shit and we went home. Um, but I would say that it's gotten easier in ways where we have a lot more not work life balance but like we have a lot more division in our roles because before it was like everyone was wearing every hat because I mean our two recept poor receptionists, Alyssa and Sierra were like answer all emails for all online orders and in clinic stuff. Check people in, check people out. And you know, in clinic shoppers coming in and shipping all of our E commerce. Like that was all them. And now we have like a full team. Yeah, a full team to like take each individual one of those tasks. And so yeah, I think in that regard and like Ryan coming on and so I'm not like dealing with every single crazy idea that Savannah wants and having a dedicated shipper, having someone to just handle the client experience. So in a lot of ways it's become a lot easier because we have more hands on deck. You got the next one?

[Tyler]

I'm looking. I want to go to the stories. You choose the next one, but I'm going to choose.

[Savannah]

What is your favorite movies? Ryan just showed me his two nights ago.

[Tyler]

I Tonya with Margot Robbie. It is my favorite movie. It's about Tonya. Harding, the ice skater. And it is a dark comedy kind of dark humor, but it is so good. You liked it?

[Savannah]

I did like.

[Tyler]

It was great.

[Savannah]

Yeah. You like.

[Tyler]

You love the mother you loved?

[Savannah]

Yeah, I love the mother. See, that's the thing. It's like, I think if anyone's a dick, like. Like just a bitch in a film. I'm like, even if she's wrong, she's right.

[Tyler]

Allison. Janie. That's her. Oh, my. And Margot Robbie's acting Top tier. Like, it is so good. But. Yeah, but what's your favorite movie? You don't know? I feel like. You really like Dune. I don't know if you'd say that's your favorite, but I wouldn't.

[Savannah]

Okay, I do like Dune, but I wouldn't say it's my favorite. Growing up, my favorite movie was Stick It. I loved that movie.

[Tyler]

I've never heard of that.

[Savannah]

It's like a gymnastics movie. Oh, you've never seen it?

[Tyler]

No.

[Savannah]

Oh, my God.

[Tyler]

I've never heard. I've never heard of it.

[Savannah]

If y' all know, you know I bought that movie.

[Tyler]

Lauren said, tell us. Tell us your secret talent, Tyler. Can't say viola. We already know that. Mine would be that I am extremely flexible. I was born with hyper. Like, hypermobile joints. Like, I can fully arms just go back.

[Savannah]

Ew. Ew.

[Tyler]

It just. It just happens. I could do the splits.

[Savannah]

Sorry, no warning on my.

[Tyler]

I could do the splits when I was 5 years old in kindergarten, came home and did the middle splits. And my mom did, in fact, pull out her phone to call the police because. Not the police, an ambulance. Cause she was like, he's gonna be stuck. He's gonna be stuck.

[Savannah]

She's gonna get you arrested.

[Tyler]

She's gonna take me out for that. But, no, I. I don't know why, but I was born super flexible in theater school. Kicking my face left and right, so flexibility for me.

[Savannah]

I don't have one.

[Tyler]

You definitely have one.

[Savannah]

I don't.

[Tyler]

You do.

[Savannah]

If I can't say playing the viola, then I don't have a secret talent.

[Tyler]

Secret talent?

[Savannah]

Nope.

[Tyler]

None.

[Savannah]

I can't sing. I can't dance.

[Tyler]

You can sing.

[Savannah]

No, I cannot.

[Tyler]

Yes, you can. You're a good singer.

[Savannah]

I cannot dance.

[Tyler]

You love to sing.

[Savannah]

You. I do love to sing, but that doesn't mean I'm good at it. Um, no. No, I'm not like a. You have a lot of fun little talents. You're running.

[Tyler]

You're running.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I don't. I don't got that. I. You Know what I feel like if I lived my life with?

[Tyler]

One goal that you have is your ability for, like, design. Like, with helping out with Savannah's new house. You have a fantastic eye for. Whether it comes to curtains, whether it comes to painting, whether it comes to slabs, you have really good taste.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I do have.

[Tyler]

Even Janice said, like, you. You can do that.

[Savannah]

I could.

[Tyler]

That is a great secret talent.

[Savannah]

Yeah. I had, like, a clinical addiction, like, my entire childhood to Zillow, like, looking at every house that was on the market. Like, I just love to look. I love to, like, see other people's design. I love to see architecture. I love that shit. So, yeah, I guess that's true. But I don't practice it, so. I would say that.

[Tyler]

Yeah. It's not like you're still really good at it.

[Savannah]

Somebody said, why is Tyler not a fan of Trio? I've never seen him use it. It's not that I'm not a fan of Trio. I actually really do enjoy Trio. I think that I just have severely oily skin. And carboxy mousse, for me, not for 99% of people, is enough for my skin. Like, I get what I need. I don't. Unless I'm feeling really dry or I've done something to up my barrier. Then I'll go in with Trio. Yeah. But typically, carboxy mousse does it for me, so it's not that I'm not a fan. I actually really like it. If I were to use a moisturizer every day, it would be Trio. It is silk in a bottle. It feels so good and lightweight on the skin. But I don't eat her.

[Tyler]

Someone said, if you had to switch lives with someone in this office, who would it be and why? I feel like you wouldn't, but if you had to.

[Savannah]

If I had to switch lives with someone. I like my life.

[Tyler]

Yeah, but if you had to switch lives with someone in this office, I feel like it's like, in the office,

[Savannah]

wise, like, job, voice. Okay. I'd switch lives with you. Oh, I'd be taken care of.

[Tyler]

As if I don't get your Coke for you every day.

[Savannah]

Yeah, I know.

[Tyler]

I feel like I'd want to switch with Julissa. I would love to be a vibe curator, but she is so efficient, and I feel like I would do her no justice.

[Savannah]

Oh, yeah. The office would turn to shit.

[Tyler]

Like, if I had to make the spa water and cut the fruit, I would be so, so, so bad. But I love it. She's always positive. She's Always working hard and I want that energy and I want to have that drive. So I feel like it pushed me to be better.

[Savannah]

Okay, one more question. You pick. Oh, you're on the wrong one.

[Tyler]

No, no, I have a good one.

[Savannah]

It better be good.

[Tyler]

What was your favorite child TV show? I feel like that tells a lot about a person. Lol. Huh?

[Savannah]

You go first.

[Tyler]

I feel like mine's Hannah Montana.

[Savannah]

Oh, well, the Hannah Montana anniversary special just came out and Ryan was bawling in the car ride home.

[Tyler]

I was sobbing. I was. The climb took me out.

[Savannah]

The climb. It was so funny. He was already crying. And then I heard her start the climb and I looked at him, I said, you're done for.

[Tyler]

And I literally like, no, I. But no, I really love that show and I just love the whole idea of a secret pop star and living that double life. Being able to be a star, but also being able to be you're next door friend. Your next door girl.

[Savannah]

I think mine was Zoe 101. Oh, I think that was mine. I think I like thought it was so cool that they all went to a boarding school and it was so beautiful. And they were just kids our age, but they were living on their own in dorm rooms and just having fun. I don't know. I love that show. And then she got pregnant and fucked everything up.

[Tyler]

I also loved Winx Club. Probably have never heard of it, but for the ones that know, they know Wings Club, that's where it's at.

[Savannah]

All right, we love you guys. Thank you for dealing with us for two whole episodes. I hope it wasn't too painful. I know you guys probably love him more than me and you're right to do so.

[Tyler]

No way.

[Savannah]

But this week is Amsoil, so hopefully we're seeing you there. Come and say hi. Don't be afraid. And I hope you guys have a wonderful rest of your week.

[Tyler]

We love you. We love you.

[Savannah]

Bye. Bye.

[Tyler]

Bye.