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Hi, guys. Welcome back. Happy Monday.
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Happy, happy Monday.
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Hope everyone's had a great Monday. So we are getting closer and closer to the spa being open. It's painted. Floor is being put in. Bathroom tile is up. Treatment room tile is up. I've been kind of secretive about sharing because I. I don't know. Like, I wanted to document the process and I've taken so many photos, but I kind of want it to be, like, a GR reveal.
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I think it really should be.
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And, like, a surprise. Like, I don't want anyone to know.
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Because then it won't be. I feel like if you give bits and bobs along the way, then, like.
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Yeah.
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When the actual thing is done, people will be like, okay, we already know what it looks like.
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Yeah, true. So that's kind of the vibe. Yeah, it's going slower than expected, but that's normal with, like, delays and just materials. And then, like, the whole, like, tariff thing kind of us for a bit really actually fucked me more with my house, like, up the ass. No lube.
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Didn't he just reduce the tariff? So I'm wondering if we can get that original fountain.
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Yeah. Text Jeff or whoever.
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Chris.
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Yeah. I was like. I'm like, how much was. Was, like, ridiculous. Like, $30,000 for this tile.
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Oh, for the fountain?
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Yeah.
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Yeah. It was supposed to be, like, $5,000.
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And then with the tariffs, it was, like, going to be 30. Yeah.
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It was insane.
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I was like, absolutely fucking not. I'm already over budget on the house. I'm over budget. My. Over budget. Okay, so shop sba. Just kidding. I'm not. But we'll be fine. I mean, we're fine. I just. Obviously, it's, like, a lot up front, but then, like, it'll be fine. Like, once it's done, it'll be fine because then I won't be, like, shelling out that much cash. It's just a lot at one time.
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Yeah.
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Which is not fun.
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And I mean, like, I understand investing in something that's quality and that's worth the money, but if something is $5,000.
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Yeah. And I know, like, if they told me, like, up front it was 30,000 and I, like, fell in love with it, that'd be one thing. But, like, to know.
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Yeah. That it was $25,000 for literally not air.
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Did we tell the story about my dresses? I think we did.
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Yeah, we did. Same thing happened with dresses, like, and.
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I don't even know if I got that refund. I hope so. But I think shady, sketchy, little shit businesses Are worse. Were scamming people, and I here for it.
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Do you think that brand was one of them?
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Yeah, for sure. Yeah, for sure. Um, yeah. I'm trying to think what else is new. Lauren, my esthetician, is getting so good and talented at what she's doing. I'm so proud of her. Um, Alyssa is pregnant. She announced on Instagram, like, a month ago.
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We should have told that story on the last podcast, because.
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What story?
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Because we had no idea that she announced it.
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Oh, yeah, she, like, surprised all of us.
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Yeah, she surprised because we had them. Savannah's cute idea was to, like, post a Q and A for the girls at the spa. And so they took it upon themselves to pick the questions. You know, there were questions for different people, and so they recorded it. Super cute. Loved it. And so it was, like, nighttime. We were at dinner, or we were somewhere, and I was scrolling through the story, just seeing all the questions they answered, and, like, what they said, you know, daddy's got to check. And I see a video of Alyssa, and it's like, who? I read the question, and it's like, which one of you guys is pregnant? And I literally guessed. First of all, Savannah hates when I gasp because she thinks someone died. Something bad happened. Like, it's kind of a thing in our office that I'm a gasper over very little things. So I gasped, and Savannah was like, dude, what? And I was like, it was a good gasp.
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Was worthy of a gasp.
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You know, it was. I was shocked that because Alyssa. I mean, she's. She's not. She's out of her first trimester now, so safe to tell people. But I just had no earthly clue that she had enough. Cause it had been up for, like, I think, five hours at that point, So I had no idea that she had announced.
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We're excited. We're gonna have a little spa baby girl. Cyrus's future wife. We've already planned it. She's gonna be the heiress of sba. And, yeah, we're just so excited. She is gonna be such a good mom.
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Like, she's glowing already.
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She's so good with Cyrus already. Like, she's just great. So we're so excited about that. And what else? I'm trying to think what else is new in my world? We're about to head out to IECSC Vegas, where I will be speaking. I have, like, a really big master class that I'm doing there, which is the longest class I've ever taught.
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Yeah, it's actually through ibs.
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Okay.
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So if you if you have been, I think there may be a few spots left. It's almost sold out. For sure.
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I think it is sold out because people have been DMing me that they can't get in.
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Oh. As of. Okay, I know your two classes through IECSC are sold out.
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Maybe they're not able to find it.
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So that's why I'm trying to say.
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Right now IBS may or may not be sold out.
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Ibs. I remember seeing that, like very close now. You made me lose my train of thought. Oh, if you're used to signing up through IACSC because most estheticians aren't browsing the courses on ibs. She does have a very in depth version of how to create your brand branding, colors, stuff like that. So hopefully we see you there.
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Yeah, we're excited. Don't love Vegas. Very excited for Din Tae Funk. If you don't see me at the show, I will be at Din Tai Funk.
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I actually, every time I go to Vegas, I hate it more and more.
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Yeah, like that's, that's like the lore, like the allure of it, like fades each time.
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Like I. Last year we went for a full seven days. This year I was like, savannah, I'm booking the travel. We are going like, we are there the shortest amount of time.
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Yeah. Little Wayne's going to be performing while we're there. Yeah. So.
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But he's at a club, right? Like, it's not like a concert.
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I mean it is okay. It's a club concert. I don't know. I've never been to a club concert. But I'm going to attempt to go.
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Because sometimes like, like those type of people do like club appearances. So I'm wondering if he's doing like a little.
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No, he's doing a show.
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Five song gig.
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I don't care if it's one song or five, I'll be there as long as he plays Rich as. That's my favorite song.
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Well, that's. That's the problem that you get into when they do like three songs.
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I bet he'll play Lollipop.
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My favorite is how to Love and it's the most repetitive stupid song ever. But I loved that song when I was a kid. But it literally says the same thing over for like five minutes straight.
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Had a lot of crooks trying to steal your.
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Yeah, it just says that over and over.
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Mid luck he says, never got any luck. Or I never made love. Never got any luck. No one ever taught you how to love. I'm missing a word in There.
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Had a lot of kirks try to stir your heart. I don't know.
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I like.
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I don't even know that I wasn't a big low.
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She make the people say no, I'm the fire man. Fireman. I got that fire burning. I'm the fireman.
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I never listen to Lil Wayne. I know. Lollipop, obviously.
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Yeah, yeah, I love lollipop. That was my ringtone when I was like 11. It was that and then alternated with Pocket full of sunshine Jesus.
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Okay, so I think we're going to. Savannah had posted the questions and answered a bunch of them on her Instagram. But y' all ask a lot of questions, so we figured we would finish the rest here for the real fans. So if you had asked a question here and it didn't get answered on her Instagram, if you're a real one, then you still get the answer.
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Yeah.
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Win, win, win, win. What's your favorite acne safe? Hairspray. Moroccan hair that's popping out.
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Moroccan oil Hairspray.
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The blue one?
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Yeah. Flex or whatever it's called.
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I did Halo and B. This is kind of a statement, but maybe you can give advice. I did Halo and BBL a little over a year ago. Helped with melasma, but now it's worse.
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Well, the thing about it is that it only treats superficially, so it's going to get the residual fallout but not treat and target the actual melanocytes deep down in the skin where pigment's being produced. That's why I prefer arylase. You take longer to see results, but it's long term results because we're actually targeting that and it has a shorter pulse duration, so it gets in and out of the skin before pigmentation can be triggered negatively.
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And if you're someone who is prone to melasma and you'll be cooking over. If you be cooking over a hot stove or you like to go in the sauna after your workout, it's gonna come back.
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Yeah, it's kind of a lifelong battle like depression and acne.
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Well, I guess your skin changes. Hopefully my acne isn't the way it is when I'm 50. God, I hope. What's the difference between detoxifying scrub mask from Skin better and peptide micro scrub from Glymed?
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Great question. Different ingredients. Detoxifying scrub mask is a clay based scrub with jojoba beads and it is really good for like more congestion. Non inflamed acne whiteheads. Blackheads has some ahas in it as well. So it's Chemical and physical exfoliation. Peptide microscrub is like microdermabrasion in a bottle. So really good for, like, scars, polishing the skin pigment dullness. And I just. I love it for giving that skin, like, just a really good exfoliation. It's literally corundum crystals. So teeny, tiny little corundum crystals which are used in professional microdermabrasion treatments. And it has peptides, so it is anti aging.
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Did you say that the mask had kaolin clay?
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Yeah.
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Okay, I was reading the next question.
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Oh.
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Most stubborn pigment on my upper lip and in between my eyebrows. What do I use?
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Cyspera every single day. It's isobionicamide and systemine. And it's really amazing for pigment. And it's a daily mask. You use it on dirty skin. So either first thing you do when you wake up before washing your face, or like, when you get home, full face of makeup at night, you put it on 15 minutes, washed off every single day. And then I would use even intensive because it treats all five pathways of pigmentation, which is important because there's so many different ways that pigment is transferred and produced in the skin. There's just multiple layers of it. And it has tranexamic acid, which is one of my favorites. And then tinted sunscreen is better for pigmentation than traditional non tinted sunscreen because it has a higher SPF rating because of the iron oxides that create the tint.
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Best pregnancy safe mask for acne sulfur mask.
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And then I like CBD hydrotherapy mask right after. So I do like 10 minutes of sulfur, wash it off, dry my face, and then do CBD hydrotherapy for about 15 to 20. It's the best combo.
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Do you need another vitamin C in the morning if you use glow tone?
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Yeah, it's an antioxidant.
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I actually think we answered this one, but it's not showing. It's answered.
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I think it's because the time went away.
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No, but I can see other ones that are answered.
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Maybe. So you did it on your phone?
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Hmm. Am I on my phone?
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I don't know. I was trying to come up with a smart solution. Yeah, I mean, if budget is a problem, I mean, it's better than nothing, but I would not call it a.
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Vitamin C. Yeah, Glow tone is not gonna even, like, hold a candle to what Alto advance does. They're in two different.
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It's like trying to ride a turtle to the mall or taking a Ferrari.
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Yeah, yeah.
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In the nicest way.
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Somebody said using full face Reality line, but still lots of congestion type of acne.
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I would add in lipid serum and alpharette for sure. And then I would also add in peel pads three times a week.
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Would Prelude Hydro C, Lipid serum and Mandelic be a good regimen for pie and comedones?
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Say that again.
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Prelude, Hydra C, Lipid serum and Mandelic for what? Comedones and Pie.
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Wouldn'T be my first pick. I wouldn't. I would do Prelude and refining foam as the double cleanse. I would add in alpha peel pads for congestion and pie three times a week. Hydra C More an anti aging moisturizer and good for dullness. But for redness I honestly would go with Trio Lux because it has niacinamide and it's amazing for rosacea and redness in general. She said lipid serum, that's a good one. Mandelic is good too. I would also add in even tone, the regular one for pie and then at nighttime add an alpharette.
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Gun to your head. They didn't say that. I am. What is your favorite mask?
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Sulfur mask. Yeah.
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Is cell protection balm okay for acne even if it has shea butter?
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Yes, it is.
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That's crazy. I didn't know it had shea butter.
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Well, it doesn't penetrate the pores. It's gonna sit on top.
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Yeah, I know, but like just looking at it, I don't know why. In my brain shea butter is like the lotion you see as a kid. So it's like yellowish and stuff like that.
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It's cocoa butter. I miss my cocoa butter kisses.
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Do you like targeting serums over targeting cleansers?
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I mean at the end of the day a cleanser is going to be washed off. But that's hard. I mean cleansers. That's why people like, oh, I have an exfoliating cleanser and an exfoliating serum. Like that's fine unless you have a compromised barrier because it's going to be washed off. It's not staying on the skin forever. But if you had to pick one, something that's gonna stay on your skin longer than 60 seconds. So targeted serum. And that is why.
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1% retinol, tretinoin or alpharet for 40 plus year old skin that is acclimated to retinol or retinol intensive alpharette.
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Actually 18% glycolic. It's gonna help speed up cell turnover. Amazing. For fine lines and wrinkles, redness, pigment. I mean it does everything. Alpharette is the key to good skin. So it's an ethyl lactyl retinoate. So this is a conjugated molecule that takes retinoic acid, which is what's found in tretinoin retin, a prescription strength retinoids. And it has sex with lactic acid and it becomes the baby. So think of Cyrus is ethyl lactyl retinoate and lactic acid, while it is exfoliating, it's also a very hydrating acid and it makes it more tolerable. And the cool thing about it too is it's not just that molecule. It also has antioxidants, ceramides and other hydrating moisturizing factors. So you get prescription strength results without the dryness, the redness, irritation and the flakies.
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Ingrown hairs and scalp for men recommendations.
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In the scalp. I mean, I would use sulfur mask on it. I just don't know.
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I don't think you've ever had a male client ask you about ingrowns.
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I mean, I know what I do for the beard, so I guess it's the same. It just threw me off guard. I'd say like active serum and hydrocool on the scalp eye is clinical.
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I wonder how that would feel.
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Minty fresh. Brain freeze.
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That's funny.
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What's funny?
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I need a better product. I can replace my glymed retinol with. I don't want to be mean, but like, are you new here?
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We like limead. We don't like limead retinoids and we don't love facetreaties retinoids.
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We don't really like any retinoids besides opera. It's no shade to the other ones.
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They're just not as good.
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Yeah, it's not.
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It's not their fault.
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It's not their fault.
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They just don't have enough funding to get that.
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I mean, it's one of a kind.
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Yeah, it's a novel molecule.
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Yeah. So one of a kind. You can't get it the best. They have the best of the best. It is what it is.
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Yeah. And they all and they have their place. They're just not the best retinoid. And that's okay.
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Yeah. What? Blackheads and pores and maestro didn't help as much as I wanted to add.
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In clearing serum, those together are the best.
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Is it pointless to use restorative ha and renewing ha together?
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No, not at all. Because you're getting more peptides with the renewing and you're getting agastake Mexicana with restorative, which is great for lowering the Skin's temperature great for redness. I would honestly use one in the morning, one at night though if I had to pick, I'd do renewing in the morning, restorative at night.
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Do I need to keep my plated serums intense and I in the fridge?
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Absolutely not. They are self stable and you'll actually fuck with them if you try to change the temperature.
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I'm in SC school currently. What advice do you have on continuing education and trainings? Do you have any you recommend?
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I would follow estheticians you look up to. I would try to go to as many trade shows as you could and then product brand education. A lot of people think they're just going to educate on the products themselves, but they actually do educate on ingredients and just skin structures and mechanisms of the skin and processes of the skin as well. And then subscribing to other estheticians Instagram accounts is great.
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Would uneven sensitive skin that is pale with rosacea benefit from Skin pen?
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Yes, absolutely. Skin pen is great for redness.
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Love recommended sunscreen and moisturizer for oily skin types.
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Moisturizer and sunscreen. I would do Clear Derma and the SPF 28 from Face Reality. I love how you say in between every question.
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Yeah, because like a lot of them are repeat questions. This is a good one. This seems scammy, guys. My esthetician claimed Skin Skin Better products won't work on me unless I get monthly treatments.
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Mama, a scammer behind you.
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That's crazy.
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I clear so many people and help them with just Skin Better products alone. No treatments.
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Show yourself.
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Yeah, someone's trying to make a buck. I know times are hard, but that's insane. Lying is never fun.
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Lying is sometimes fun, but not. As for scamming, I don't like lying. But like, you know when you like tell an Uber driver like a completely different like story about who you are.
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Like something like that, that's usually like a defense mechanism for me.
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What?
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I don't know. I just feel like if I lie to some of all, like who I am and what I do, like a random person, I feel like it's like a defense mechanism. Like I feel like my body like intuitively knows that they're unsafe and so I don't let them know who I am.
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No, it's. I just get bored. Like on the. Like if you fly into JFK to New York and then you're driving to the Upper west side, it's like an hour and a half drive. And if they're chatty and like, they. I'm just gonna make up a whole different story of why I'm there, who I am, what I do. Like, it just becomes a game. I'm gonna have to talk for an hour. I'm gonna make it interesting for myself.
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That's crazy.
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Five months postpartum and have small bumps, redness on my jaw, and bumps on my arm. Help. You need me to run that back one more time?
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Yes, please, sir.
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Five months postpartum and have small bumps, redness on my jaw, and bumps on my arm.
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Sounds like KP and hormonal acne. I would get lipid serum, carboxy mousse for the face, as well as sulfur spot treatment and Ondo. And for your arms, I would use Alpha Rep heel pads and Encore and Alpharett Body Encore in the morning.
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Oh, you use. Better get both together.
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Encore first, then Alpharett Body, but Encore twice a day. Peel pads, like, five times a week on the back of your arms, and then do Encore and then do Alpharette on top.
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Which beach vacay has been your favorite so far?
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I would have said the Maldives. I. I will say the Maldives. Yeah. I think I was really insecure on that trip because I was dealing with one of the worst breakouts of my entire life. And as much as I like to say, you know, your skin doesn't define you, like, it does.
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Like, it defines me.
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It defines me because I feel like, you know, as. I think it's hard in general. Like, when I went through my acne before I was an esthetician, like, obviously, acne is never fun, but I think it just hits a little in a different way. Not deeper, but just. There's more shame. I think, as an esthetician, especially of my stature and, like, being so good at clearing other people's skin, like, I could not figure out for the life of me how to fix my skin. And, like, it was really mentally, like, devastating and. Yeah. So, like, even being, like, in a beautiful place, I feel like I wasn't able to let go and be as happy and as present as I could be because I was so wrapped up in, like, my skin and how to clear it and just worried about putting makeup on, worried about everything I was doing. And then, of course, like, three weeks after I get home, everything clears up. Thank you. Ondo and lipid serum. That was really. That and being more consistent with taking a probiotic and drinking more water was, like, the key.
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Glutathione.
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And glutathione. You're right.
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What is an alternative to the face Reality Glycolic serum. The ingredient deck is too drying for me.
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OD Mandelic.
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Best products for sunburn.
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CBD mist. Fucking crazy. That stuff works in, like, 48 to 72 hours. Lance had the worst burn on his neck. I have an Instagram photo of it. And that was like, eight hours after it was, like, completely fine. Also, lipid serum helps a ton. And then we love a $12 after Sun Vac Gel. She's a baddie. She knows She's a 10.
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It feels so good to be a.
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Baddie with a baddie friend. But not for the face.
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This one's funny to me. Make the tiny hairs on my chin disappear forever. Laser hair removal.
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Yeah, but they might have blonde hair. So dermaplaning once a week.
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If I have textured skin, should I get plated or lipid?
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Both.
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My legs get so itchy after shaving. I swear, I've tried so many things. Please help her legs get itchy after shaving.
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Encore.
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Isn't it something like, are you supposed to scrub after you shave for in hair ingrown hairs, or am I making that up?
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Use aftershave.
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Are you supposed to scrub, like, physically exfoliate after you shave? And does that help with.
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I used to do it before. Yeah, I like the refining body scrub.
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Not skincare. But I love your natural hair. Please share how you're styling it. If any of y' all saw Savannah's beach waves while we were on vacation and know that they slayed, that's just her hair. Would you say you do anything to.
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Get it to the ag hair care, the curl shampoo and conditioner. And then I did the little spray. The recoil, I think is what it's called.
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Looking for a chef's kiss face cleanser for brightening Prelude.
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Yeah.
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Help. Moisturizer recommendation. Besides Trio, when every moisturizer breaks me out.
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Comfort cream. And it's $40 period.
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Why don't you use the perfect peel body lotion, too?
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I don't know. That's a good question. I just don't. I don't know. I haven't been called to it. I've been sent it. I have it at my house Again. Again. Tyler thinks I'm crazy. And this is like our biggest argument about everything is like, I just have vibes and feelings that no one can ever understand, and it's just. Just won't get it. And if I don't feel called to it, it is not for me in my practice. And that the only time. And I've said this story a million times, and I'm not going to name names, but if, you know, you know, the one time I didn't listen to that voice in my head because I was trying to people please and make a company like me because of external circumstances and because I'm a people pleaser, it backfired, and I lost a lot of money and really hurt my relationship with the company if I just said no from the get go. So there's never, like, maybe, you know, next year not that company. I wouldn't literally slit my wrist before I carry that product again. I'm sorry. I would. I feel that strongly about it, but nobody knows. Could be anything. Anyway.
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Anyway, sometimes we go too far down that rabbit hole.
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Okay, but what I'm trying to say. No, no, no. What I'm saying is, I am not saying because I don't want people. Savannah said she'd never carry the perfect body lotion, and then I carry it, like, two years from now.
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Yeah.
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I just. At this moment in time, she's not for me. And maybe one day she will be.
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Yeah.
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But she's not right now.
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Savannah has to be corded.
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Yeah.
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Takes time. She's a cat.
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Meow.
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The CBD mist broke me out. Do you know why that would be?
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Niacinamide? Yep. And, like, honestly, I'm so over skincare companies putting niacinamide in everything. Like, it does not need to go in everything. And it's because it's a trendy buzzword and, like, customers are know what it is, and customers are asking for it, and it, like, is great for Some.
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Customers don't even know what they're asking for.
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No. A lot of, like, skincare fanatics, like, people are, like, looking and searching. Like, they, like, see the word niacinamide.
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They're like, no, I know, but I'm saying, like, they don't even know what they're. You know what I'm saying?
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Some do. I don't think that's nice to say. I think that I think some do and some are not educated. But I think those who know what niacinamide are probably have more of a clue than just somebody who's like, I need a moisturizer for my face.
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But I'm saying you don't need niacinamide. Like, they're looking for it in, like, so many products. Like, you don't need it in every product.
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But I don't think everyone's looking for it for, like, every product. I think it's just, like, they See that word? And they know it and they know it's good and they know it's like, so it's like more alluring to them to purchase it. And so it doesn't really fuck with the formula. So, like if you're doing something and adding a nice, like a little bit of niacinamide, like a sprinkle of it, like, I think companies, I guess not really adding a benefit at the, at that point. If it's not like a certain percentage, I think it's just. Yeah. To get sales and because people recognize it and hear it and want it. And I think that it's really fucked because there's a lot of people that can't tolerate niacinamide. It makes them red, have rashes, irritation, redness. My husband is one of those people. My personal assistant is one of those people. I have a couple clients that react horribly to it. So. Yeah. And then also on top of that, if you're using, to Tyler's point, a product every step of the way that has niacinamide in it, if you're not someone that's going to be like, okay, like a little bit of serum wouldn't like, like take your skin over the roof, you know, but it's like accumulating like so many products with niacinamide in your regimen. Like, it could be an issue for someone who has a sensitivity to it. So, yeah, I would really like to see people stopping that. I love niacinamide, but it does not need to be in everything.
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Yeah, it's kind of how like, I mean, not the same thing, but it's kind of how like skin better had to put like a sprinkle of biotin in it to call it like a skin health supplement. A skin health supplement instead of just a health supplement.
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Yeah.
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Can you use on doing mandelic serum in the morning?
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Certain people I would say that's fine. Others I would say it would be too much like Tyler could do it.
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Do you think I should try that? I haven't tried it yet. I use one or the other.
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Yeah, you can be the test on me.
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What is a good cleanser for post microneedling?
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Cleansing gel.
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How to choose between even intensive skin tone correcting serum and Vivid brightening.
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Even tone clearing serum and vivid brightening.
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No, ma' am. How to choose between even intensive and vivid.
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Before even intensive, I would have said that vivid brightening was the best pigment inhibitor out on the market. I do love the technology of vivid. I think it's amazing. I think you know how they that ha serum is going so deep in the dermis that it's you know, taking that pigment inhibitor deep down, like piggyback riding down to the dermis. And I think it's wonderful. They are different ingredient decks. That one has hexor sorceinol, while even intensive has some time released exfoliating acids which Vivid doesn't have. And it also doesn't have tranexamic acid which is my favorite pigment inhibitor. So I think they could be used together. Is it necessary to get results to use both? No. But will you get faster and more sustainable long term results if you use both? Yes, I would do Vivid first and then even Intensive on top.
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Period. What are lip product recommendations with no scents or flavors? My lips get irritated very easily.
B
I think lip luxe is fine because it's very, very minimal vanilla to it. So I'd try that. And my mother in law has the most sensitive lips and that's like the only thing that she can actually tolerate.
A
Best products to use on new stretch marks to help prevent and improve them.
B
Techno surprisingly is amazing for stretch marks. Love the peel pads. And I also love Alpharett body. What?
A
Nothing. Just like for a split second when you said techno, I was like, did she hear the question right?
B
Tyler, say cheese when I take a photo.
A
Anyway, where you been, babe?
B
That's funny. Someone is asking about a skincare line.
A
That, that she hasn't worked with in.
B
Five years and said five years since Cyrus was was born.
A
So was it really Cyrus's room?
B
Yeah, I was literally on maternity leave when they broke up with me.
A
Oh, okay.
B
It was a mutual split.
A
Well, it feels like it's been five years since then, that's for sure. Sorry. I'm gonna stop saying that. Put a bullet in my head.
B
Take a shot every time.
A
Can you recommend an orange vanilla perfume? She's gotta go through her Rolodec.
B
I like love don't be shy Killian. Beautiful orange creamsicle scent. That would be my top pick.
A
Here's a good question. What's an affordable alternative to Maestro?
B
None.
A
Why is that?
B
Because Maestro is a patented technology that no one else has. There's nothing that can do what it does. And it's such a specific blend, proprietary blend of certain planet adaptogens that no one will ever know what they are, what the dosing is. It is special. I almost spilled a secret, but I didn't.
A
What was the secret?
B
You know the secret. We both know the secret. Just gotta think. Look at taking a selfie for Instagram. We can see it on the camera. Oh, no. Look at that. Oopsie. My nipples keep trying to come out of this outfit.
A
Oh, were they out?
B
I don't think so.
A
Spider, if you can.
B
Spider. I'm sorry. If you see a titty, hopefully that looks bald. So, fun fact, I tinted my brows today. My boobs look big, though. That's because I gained 10 pounds on vacation, guys. Okay, I literally know how you did that, because I was eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A
So was I.
B
But you eat like a pelican.
A
I didn't. I thought when I signed up for my thing yesterday, I was like, oh, I'm probably, like, closer to 160 now. I just got back from a trip.
B
I lost weight on the trip.
A
Yeah, I weighed 147.
B
Congrats, Tyler.
A
But that's why I'm saying we were eating the same amount. I stuffed 10 dumplings down my throat.
B
Babe. I was eating sorbet. Like it was going out of stock every night. No, but, like, I was hogging it. Like, I was being a sorbet slut. Like, I was definitely.
A
Why don't you get some sorbet at home?
B
Well, I guess, because then I'd be. I'd be ten more pounds.
A
But isn't sorbet, like, pretty light?
B
Sugar.
A
Sugar isn't caloric, is it?
B
You think sugar turns into carbs?
A
I don't know anything about that.
B
I think that's what I learned in nutrition class.
A
She spotted again. She's turned off by you right now.
B
Come back, baby. This mic is, like, not wanting to go to my mouth. Hang on.
A
Oh, there you go.
B
There we go. Okay. So anyway, yeah, I was loving the sorbet. Passion fruit. Sorbet is my passion.
A
Exotic. That's what we were trying to figure out.
B
It's passion fruit. Yeah, most definitely. And then Cyrus was eating the most decadent chalky chocolate. Like, you know when chocolate's like.
A
No, it wasn't even. It was a hundred percent cocoa powder mixed with milk. Not even milk.
B
So gross. Like, he was like, cyrus love chocolate ice cream. And I'm like, no, it was actually.
A
I think it was 100% cocoa powder mixed with water and turned into, like, you know, it was the darkest.
B
I feel like it could, like, make you stop breathing when it goes down your throat.
A
Should I use my Omnilux before or after doing my skincare routine?
B
Before. Clean, dry skin. You okay?
A
And a little burp.
B
Sly.
A
Acne safe bronzer powders.
B
Apparently the YSL one is acne safe.
A
Acne Safe Dry shampoo?
B
I don't know that one off the top of my head. I check. Living proof.
A
Is carboxy mousse gentle enough to use every night? With other active serums?
B
Yeah. Carboxylase can be used on a post procedure wound. It can be used on anybody and everyone. It's the best. It's literally the shit.
A
What can I do for my turkey neck? I'm already using techno. You're using the wrong one, baby girl.
B
You need face and neck. Face and neck is for the sag. Techno is for the lines, the rinks. The rinks.
A
Okay, my last question. I'm gonna pick one.
B
Go for it.
A
This is an interesting one. For our last one, can you suggest a beginner regimen for a nine year old girl?
B
Okay. I would do ultra gentle cleanser. And then I would do hydro remedy and then crampeptide and sunscreen. She's mad. All right, guys, we're about to get kicked out of here because we ran a little bit late. Shocker. We love you so much. Hope you have an amazing Monday and we'll see you in Vegas, besties.
A
See you soon.
B
Is this the Monday before Vegas?
A
Yes.
B
Amazing.
A
This is coming out on the 6th.
B
Bring me perfume samples of your favorite fragrance. Yeah. And don't be shy. Come say hi. And if I look stressed, I am, but you can still come talk to me.
A
Unless I'm guarding her.
B
Yeah, I'm just kidding. Anyway, love you guys. See you in Viva la Vegas.
Podcast Summary: The blondEST - "You Asked, We Answered"
Release Date: June 16, 2025
Host: Savanna Boda
Introduction
In the episode titled "You Asked, We Answered," Savanna Boda, also known as The Dallas Aesthetician, engages with her audience by responding to their skincare inquiries. Savanna seamlessly blends her expertise in medical aesthetics with her vibrant social media presence, offering listeners valuable insights into achieving healthy, radiant skin.
Construction Updates and Personal Life
Savanna begins the episode by sharing updates about her new spa's progress. She reveals the ongoing renovations, including painting, flooring, and tiling in treatment rooms. Despite facing delays due to material shortages and tariff increases, Savanna remains optimistic about the grand reveal.
“It’s painted. Floor is being put in. Bathroom tile is up. Treatment room tile is up... it’s a GR reveal.” [00:10]
She candidly discusses the financial strain caused by unexpected costs, such as a $30,000 tile instead of the anticipated $5,000 due to tariffs, highlighting the challenges of running a high-end aesthetic practice.
“I was like, absolutely fucking not. I'm already over budget on the house.” [01:26]
Personal Milestones and Upcoming Engagements
Transitioning to personal news, Savanna proudly announces her colleague Alyssa's pregnancy, celebrating the forthcoming addition to her team and family.
“We’re excited. We’re gonna have a little spa baby girl... she’s gonna be the heiress of SBA.” [02:24]
Savanna also shares her excitement about speaking at IECSC Vegas, where she will conduct her most extensive master class to date, emphasizing her commitment to educating fellow estheticians.
“I have a really big master class that I’m doing there, which is the longest class I’ve ever taught.” [04:24]
Listener Q&A: Skincare Expertise Unveiled
The core of the episode features Savanna addressing a variety of listener questions, providing detailed recommendations and professional advice on skincare concerns.
Melasma Treatment After Halo and BBL
“It only treats superficially... I prefer Arylase... targeting the actual melanocytes deep down.” [08:53]
Detoxifying Scrub Mask vs. Peptide Micro Scrub
“Detoxifying scrub mask is a clay-based scrub with jojoba beads... Peptide microscrub is like microdermabrasion in a bottle.” [09:51]
Best Pregnancy-Safe Masks for Acne
“I do like CBD hydrotherapy mask right after. It’s the best combo.” [11:46]
Vitamin C Usage with Glow Tone
“Yeah, it’s an antioxidant.” [12:02]
Managing Comedones and Pore Concerns
“I would add in lipid serum and alpharette for sure.” [13:08]
Post-Microneedling Cleanser Recommendation
“Cleansing gel.” [30:39]
Sunscreen and Moisturizer for Oily Skin
“I would do Clear Derma and the SPF 28 from Face Reality.” [19:25]
Stretch Marks Prevention and Improvement
“Techno is surprisingly amazing for stretch marks.” [32:15]
Product Insights and Industry Commentary
Throughout the Q&A, Savanna offers candid opinions on various skincare products and industry trends. She expresses skepticism towards over-saturated ingredients like niacinamide, cautioning against its excessive use despite its benefits.
“I love niacinamide, but it does not need to be in everything.” [27:38]
Savanna also underscores the uniqueness of her brand’s proprietary blends, emphasizing the unmatched efficacy of Maestro technology.
“Maestro is a patented technology that no one else has... it’s one of a kind.” [33:43]
Personal Reflections and Anecdotes
Interwoven with professional advice, Savanna shares personal experiences, such as overcoming severe acne during a trip to the Maldives. She reflects on the emotional impact of skin issues, even as a seasoned esthetician.
“It was really mentally, like, devastating... three weeks after I get home, everything clears up.” [22:26]
Closing Remarks
As the episode wraps up, Savanna and her co-host share light-hearted moments, discussing vacation experiences and personal interactions. Savanna reiterates her commitment to her clients and invites listeners to join her upcoming events in Las Vegas.
“Hope you have an amazing Monday and we’ll see you in Vegas, besties.” [38:17]
Conclusion
In "You Asked, We Answered," Savanna Boda delivers a comprehensive and engaging episode that not only addresses listener queries with professional expertise but also offers a glimpse into her personal life and business endeavors. Her blend of knowledge, authenticity, and dedication makes this episode a valuable resource for skincare enthusiasts and fellow estheticians alike.