Podcast Summary: "Burnt Lips, Parasites, and SPF"

Podcast: The blondEST
Host: Savanna Boda (The Dallas Aesthetician)
Date: August 25, 2025
Guest: Tyler Jacoby (occasionally reverses hosting duties with Savanna)

Overview of the Episode

In this candid and lively Q&A episode, Savanna Boda, known as The Dallas Aesthetician, teams up with Tyler Jacoby to address a rapid-fire sequence of skincare questions sourced from their audience. Covering everything from SPF myths to burnt lips to parasite-induced malaise, the duo blends expert advice with relatable humor and unfiltered honesty. They discuss products, routines, professional insights, personal struggles with anxiety, the realities of running an aesthetic clinic, and Savanna’s ever-popular approach to holistic and ethical skincare.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. SPF Controversy & Skincare Myths

• SPF Backlash: Savanna discusses the negative pushback she receives online about sunscreen, including anti-SPF conspiracy theorists.
  • Quote [01:15]:
    Savanna: "They're like, 'No, the most dangerous thing is the sunscreen that that girl is wearing because she's getting cancer from it.'"
• Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen: Not all chemical sunscreens are harmful; key is understanding ingredients.
  • Quote [01:48]:
    Savanna: "...if you are [a] full on esthetician [and] you don't believe in sunscreen... that's wackadoo wild."
• Community Tone: They poke fun at "anti-sunscreen" followers and stress that their page is pro-SPF and evidence-based.

2. Anxiety, Coping Mechanisms, and Self-Care

• Savanna opens up about worsening anxiety and coping with it through music, driving, workouts, and relaxation rituals (e.g., magnesium, candles, baths).
  • Quote [03:56]:
    Savanna: "Music has become a really good outlet for me...and like, working out or driving. Getting incapacitated with marijuana."
• Clear advice that these personal strategies are not universal recommendations.

3. Skincare Product Insights & Tips

• Skin Better Compact Longevity: Neither has ever finished one due to product access and hygiene.
• Best Practices with Products: They discuss use, hygiene, and waste, reflecting honestly on industry realities.
• Acne:
  • Internal factors (nervous system, inflammation, gut health) impact cystic acne; medication isn’t always necessary.
  • Quote [07:21]:
    Savanna: "Absolutely not. You need to regulate your nervous system, lower inflammation, heal your gut health, and get on a consistent regimen..."
• Physical Exfoliation: Good for the right skin type (texture, dullness, aging, non-inflamed congestion).

4. Audience Q&A: Rapid-Fire Skincare Advice

• Melasma in Teens: More likely general pigmentation than true melasma.
• Skin Issues after Shingles: Intensive peel pads for face; restorative products for body.
• Travel-Size Product Orders: Shop via Savanna’s website for exclusive access.
• SPF & Moisturizers:
  • Budget: Comfort Cream
  • Bougie: Trio
• Best Tips for Not Picking Skin: Hydrocolloid patches, strategic spot treatments (charcoal/sulfur mask), and distraction tactics.
• Plane Travel Musts: Face wash, serum (Highest and Active), clean towels, sunscreen.

5. Clinic Culture, Consults, and Team Management

• Clinic Consult Experience: Full evaluation—skin analysis, personalized regimens, documentation, photo benchmarking, and integrated product purchase credit.
  • Quote [14:05]:
    Tyler: "Every client SBA has to be on a regimen provided by us, because as Savannah always says, your regimen is 80% of the battle."
• Team Leadership as a Young Boss: Respectful, mutually supportive team dynamics (“I just hired a good team, I think.” [17:04])
• Social Media & Content Creation: Savanna emphasizes authenticity over technical tools (“It’s literally vibes. Everything is vibe based.” [16:16]).

6. Memorable Moments & Laughs

• Paranoia about Parasites:
  • Savanna jokes about picking up a parasite in Mexico and blames recent issues on it.
  • Quote [20:29]:
    Tyler: "You were the one when I went to Mexico [who was] on my ass about brushing my teeth with bottled water?"
  • The seriousness is played down for laughs but highlights real travel health concerns.
• Gatekeeping the New Clinic Location: Still under wraps to avoid stalkers; “till the day I open.” (19:25)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On anti-sunscreen reactions [01:15]:
  Savanna: "They're like, 'No, the most dangerous thing is the sunscreen that that girl is wearing because she's getting cancer from it.'"
• On product loyalty [10:23]:
  Tyler: "We're not trying to be the Cheesecake factory of aesthetics. It's very highly curated on my line."
• On anxiety outlets [03:56]:
  Savanna: "Music has become a really good outlet for me... and like working out or driving."
• On finishing products [04:41]:
  Savanna: "I'm not going to promote a [copy] thing...We are, like, best friends with our Skin Better rep. So we raid her house."
• On clinic consultations [14:05]:
  Tyler: "Every client SBA has to be on a regimen provided by us, because as Savannah always says, your regimen is 80% of the battle."
• On team respect [17:44]:
  Savanna: "I respect them. They respect me. It's just a good situation."
• On parasite paranoia [20:22]:
  Savanna: "Oh I think I have a parasite from when I was in Mexico...I'm just gonna start blaming everything on this parasite. Be like, sorry, it's my parasite."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:49 — Glacial vs. Icing treatments explained
• 01:04—02:17 — SPF Backlash & Discussion
• 03:42 — Coping with Anxiety
• 04:21 — Product Use and Hygiene Stories
• 06:12 — Melasma and Pigmentation in Teens
• 07:21 — Cystic Acne and Treatment Philosophy
• 10:00 — Skincare Product Lines: Picks & Pans
• 14:05 — Clinic Consults: Process & Philosophy
• 16:16 — Social Media and Content Approach
• 17:04 — Team Management Insights
• 19:25 — New Clinic Location Gatekeeping
• 20:22 — Parasite Troubles Post-Mexico

Tone & Style

The episode is energetic, irreverent, and disarmingly honest, striking a balance between serious skincare wisdom and self-deprecating humor. Savanna and Tyler riff off each other’s remarks, peppering responses with pop-culture references, personal anecdotes, and playful banter, making expert advice accessible and entertaining.

Final Takeaways

• Expertise Meets Humor: The blend of Savanna’s medical aesthetic experience and her approachability makes for both an informative and enjoyable listen.
• Focus on Evidence and Individualization: Whether debunking SPF myths or giving customized skincare advice, emphasis is on proven routines and internal/external factors.
• Community and Authenticity: The podcast reflects a desire for transparency and supportive client relationships—both online and in-clinic.

For full answers to audience skincare dilemmas, relatable life tangents, and all things SPF, anxiety, and aesthetic entrepreneurship, this episode delivers refreshingly open expertise with laughter woven throughout.