Episode Details

Monina was in the shower thinking about everything she wished she had done differently for her skin. Velia was thinking about her hair. This episode is what happened when they decided to share all of it.

Two beauty professionals. Decades of experience. A lot of hindsight. This one is personal, honest, and very relatable.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Monina: the acne, antibiotic, and gut health connection she wishes she had understood at 25
• Why picking at your skin is one of the most damaging things you can do -- and why she did it anyway
• Retin-A, photosensitivity, and the hyperpigmentation she did not see coming until her 40s
• Velia: why her mom was right about eye cream at 13. When to actually start using eye cream
• Sunscreen -- and the olive oil sunbathing era neither of them is proud of
• Stop over-plucking your brows. You will miss them.
• What eyelash curlers and mascara buildup actually do to your lashes over time
• Velia's confession about thick hair complaints -- and why she regrets every word
• Widow's peak envy: a thing apparently
• Why heavy makeup on active acne makes everything worse
• Stretch every single day. Your 50s will thank you.

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