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Skincare Made SimpleAuthor: Ella Elston
As a licensed esthetician, certified acne specialist, and someone who has dealt with acne since I was 12 I know the struggle and just how crippling it can feel to not love your skin. In today's world its easy to find information but it can be so overwhelming and hard to tell which advice you should ACTUALLY listen to! That's where Skincare Made Simple comes in! in this weekly podcast we're going to cover all the basics - and more advanced - topics so you can confidently walk into a store and know exactly what your skin needs and which products will do the trick! Life is difficult, skincare shouldn't be! Language: en Genres: Arts, Education, Fashion & Beauty, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Gently Add Actives Back In + Seasonal Survival Tips
Episode 9
Monday, 3 November, 2025
Your barrier’s on the mend—but now what? In this week’s episode, Ella breaks down how to tell when your skin is truly healing and how to safely reintroduce actives like exfoliants, retinoids, and vitamin C without undoing your progress.You’ll learn: ✨ The top signs your skin barrier is bouncing back (beyond just “it feels less dry”) ✨ How to reintroduce actives like a pro—without flaking, burning, or purging all over again ✨ Three must-know skincare tweaks to survive the seasonal shift and keep your glow steadyWhether you’ve been on a full skin detox or just trying to baby your barrier through the colder months, this episode will help you get back to actives confidently and keep your skin calm, clear, and hydrated.Let’s stay connected:💻 Book Your 1:1 Virtual Consultation Today!📲 Come say hi on TikTok & Instagram @your.estie.ella💌 Join the Clear by New Year email list for bonus tips & exclusive resources🛍️ Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/2766760🧪 Barrier Loving Ingredients to KnowBeta-Glucan: A powerful humectant that deeply hydrates and soothes irritation while strengthening the skin barrier.Centella Asiatica (Cica): A calming botanical that speeds up healing, reduces redness, and supports collagen production.Panthenol (Vitamin B5): A moisture magnet that softens, smooths, and restores the skin’s protective barrier.Ectoin: A stress-protective molecule that shields skin from pollution, temperature changes, and dehydration.Allantoin: A gentle soothing agent that helps calm irritation and promote skin cell regeneration.Peptides: Short chains of amino acids that signal your skin to produce more collagen and elastin for firmer, smoother texture.Growth Factors: Bio-identical proteins that encourage cell renewal and repair, improving tone, texture, and resilience.
