Podcast Summary: The blondEST

Episode: Questions You’re Too Scared to Ask Your Estie

Host: Savanna Boda
Date: October 27, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of The blondEST podcast dives into the second round of “questions you’re too scared to ask your estie,” submitted by listeners and clients. Savanna Boda (The Dallas Aesthetician) and her co-host answer an extensive array of skincare, aesthetics, and personal questions with their characteristic blend of expertise, honesty, humor, and candor. The episode balances practical, evidence-based advice with glimpses into Savanna’s personal journey and the realities of running an aesthetics business.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Savanna’s Faith and Church Experience

• Host is a Christian with a preference for non-denominational or group-based spirituality due to past church trauma.
  Quote:
  • “I have my own personal relationship with God and I think... it’s good to have a study group or a women’s prayer group. That’s more my speed.” (01:26)

2. Product Q&As and Skincare Best Practices

Purging and Sensitive Skin

• Will Suspera cause purging? Unlikely with this product, but any new active could cause a purge (02:00).
• Reactive, sensitive skin with blackheads: Oxygen deep pore mask and Ondo recommended (04:37).

Acne and Routines

• For maturation arrest acne: Avoid mineral oil, smoking, excessive saunas and hydrate well. Use a retinoid, benzoyl peroxide, and specific moisturizers (02:33).
• Supplements for acne: Glutathione, magnesium, and clear skin supplements highlighted (09:15).

Product Order & Application

• Listeners are advised to check Savanna's Instagram highlights or email her team for product sequencing (02:55).
• Lipid serum should go before retinol (09:54).

Pregnancy & Skincare

• Can you use clearing serum while pregnant? Savanna did, but always consult a doctor (08:09).
• Pregnancy-safe recommendations for hyperpigmentation and cystic acne (12:53, 21:34).

Specific Product Recommendations

• Scalp psoriasis: Sieve and lipid serum (07:58)
• Eyelash growth: Revitalash or a prostaglandin-free alternative from Factor Five (29:10)
• Bikini area dark spots: Peel pads, perfect body wash, sieve (16:31)
• Eczema remedies for babies: Barrier balance cleanser, sieve, lipid serum (25:13)
• Best for scars: Skin Pen, TCA Cross, aerolase; for products, intense serum and peptide micro scrub (20:00)
• Sagging jowls and eye creams: Volume cream, strong gel, Interfuse Lines and Eye (28:00)

3. Professional/Life Questions

Going Solo in Business

• Savanna left her jobs to create her practice out of necessity and love for the industry:
  • Quote: “If you can’t find what you’re looking for, make it within yourself.” (11:52)
• Financial management: Utilizes a strong CPA (29:10)
• Thoughts on the aesthetics industry’s last 10 years: Estheticians have become a first option, not just an alternative to dermatologists (21:20).

Dealing With Divorce

• On resilience through divorce and single parenting:
  • Quote: “I’m not gonna let a fucking man stop me from achieving my wildest dreams... You can’t fucking break me.” (10:03)

Favorite Treatments and Business Insights

• Favorite business device/service: Aerolase (09:25)
• Best website platform for professionals: Shopify (26:36)

4. Product Specifics & Mythbusting

• One Love Oil Cleanser is acne-safe (19:08)
• Nutrafol may cause breakouts for acne-prone users—Savanna recommends her own hair gummy (19:31)
• Peanut butter can increase oil and inflammation, contributing to acne (27:41)
• Even Tone versus Even Tone Intensive: The latter has added AHAs and treats pigment more aggressively, including stubborn cases (16:54)
• Red light therapy recommendation: Omnilux is top-tier and internationally compatible (14:08)
• Can you use Adipo under eyes? Yes (31:06)
• Makeup favorites: Rare Beauty, Saie, Ilia, Makeup by Mario (27:21)
• Tinted moisturizer recommendation: Lipid Shield (26:57)

5. Memorable, Candid Moments

• Savanna battles a raspy voice and lightheadedness throughout:

  • “I'm lightheaded... I think I'm gonna pass out. Can you chat gtp?” (05:04)
  • Co-host playfully scolds her and references ChatGPT’s advice on dehydration and laryngitis (06:26)

• On 'purging' and intense breakouts:

  • “Why does my acne get more inflamed when I use BPO? … Purging.” (24:08)

• On humor and candid advice:

  • “If you have a weird fucking lesion, I send them to a board certified dermatologist... Pigment, acne, aging—you need me. Cancer? Don’t go to her.” (05:19)
  • “A divorce” (as a recommended Christmas gift for joyful living!) (22:57)
  • “You can fuck with a bedtime scent. It can smell like a bubble bath while getting railed if you want.” (24:00)

Notable Quotes and Timestamps

• On faith and community:
  “I have my own personal relationship with God and... it’s good to like have a study group.” (01:26)

• On business independence:
  “If you can’t find what you’re looking for, make it within yourself.” (11:53)

• On resilience:
  “I’m not gonna let a fucking man stop me from achieving my wildest dreams... you can’t fucking break me.” (10:03)

• On addressing clients and other professionals:
  “Pigment, acne, aging, you need me. Cancer? Don’t go to her.” (05:46)

• On skincare priorities:
  “Aerolase does it all. No downtime.” (09:25)

• On living life joyfully:
  “A divorce.” (22:57)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:00] – Savanna’s spirituality and church trauma
• [02:30] – Acne routines and ingredient advice
• [05:19] – Board certified dermatologists vs. estheticians’ roles
• [07:58] – Psoriasis and pregnancy-safe skincare
• [09:25] – Savanna’s favorite service/device: Aerolase
• [10:03] – Dealing with divorce and resilience
• [11:52] – Going solo as an esthetician
• [14:08] – Red light therapy recommendations
• [16:54] – Even Tone vs. Even Tone Intensive detailed differences
• [19:08] – Oil cleanser safety for acne-prone skin
• [21:20] – How the esthetics industry has changed
• [22:57] – Holiday joy and humor
• [28:00] – Sagging jowls, eye creams, and comprehensive anti-aging advice
• [29:10] – Business finances and favorite web platform

Tone & Speaker Dynamics

• Relatable, frank, and explicit—Savanna and her co-host employ frank humor, deep expertise, and a no-BS approach throughout.
• Both hosts switch seamlessly between “best friend” banter and educational authority, speaking directly to listeners who want both technical answers and real talk.

For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In

This episode is a rapid-fire, highly engaging Q&A for anyone interested in real-world skincare issues, navigating the esthetics industry, or understanding the personal side of an aesthetics entrepreneur. The combination of humor, thorough product knowledge, and Savanna’s personal journey make it both informative and entertaining for new and loyal besties alike.