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Boutique Skin Envie

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S3 · E44
Yesterday · 37 min
What We Tell Clients Who Spent A Fortune On Skincare
September is the real reset season for your skin. Humidity drops, summer damage surfaces, and suddenly your skincare routine stops working. In this episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate and Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie, break down exactly how to transition your skincare from summer to fall without wrecking your skin barrier. They cover why you should never have stopped your retinol in summer, how to restart actives the right way (low and slow), why the packaging of your retinol matters as much as the percentage, and the four-to-five step routine that works for every skin type. They also explain the BSE rule they've built their clinic on: stay within one brand system so your products actually work in synergy instead of fighting each other. Inside the episode: vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, hydroquinone, ceramides and hyaluronic acid explained in plain language. Plus the brand systems they personally reach for, including Skin Better Science, Vivier, SkinCeuticals, Jan Marini, ZO Skin Health and Eminence, and a rapid-fire "take it or leave it" on fall skincare trends like retinol sandwiching, bakuchiol, facial oils and reset peels. If you're dealing with melasma, pigmentation, acne, dryness, fine lines or postpartum sensitivity, this is your fall skincare roadmap. New this season: V Collection Retinol Pure (encapsulated, slow-release retinol for easing in without peeling) and YOE's award-winning hero cream. Both available at Boutique Skin Envie. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Why fall is the best time to reset your skin 01:50 – Two new launches: V Collection Retinol Pure & YOE 03:22 – What actually changes from summer to fall 04:41 – The "stop retinol in summer" myth 06:39 – Why not all retinols are equal 08:48 – Actives decoded: vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, hydroquinone 15:04 – Richer moisturizers, ceramides & hyaluronic acid 18:19 – The BSE rule: one brand, one system 22:19 – The 4-step routine + starting retinol safely 24:35 – The brand systems we reach for 30:24 – Take it or leave it + your simple fall routine
S3 · E43
September 2 · 33 min
Your Skin Isn't Dry. It's Broken. (The 2-Week Fix)
Summer is fun for you and brutal for your skin. Sun, salt, chlorine, sweat, air conditioning, by September your skin feels tight, dull, flaky in some spots, breaking out in others, and the products that worked all summer suddenly sting. In this solo episode, Beate and Natascha break down what actually happened to your skin barrier over the summer and give you the exact plan to rebuild it. Natascha shares what six weeks in Europe, chlorine, salt water, and 42°C in Rome, did to her skin and what she's doing to repair it. Beate explains the barrier as a brick-and-mortar wall, why transepidermal water loss is the reason your products sting, and which evidence-backed repair ingredients actually work. You'll also get the golden rule that saves most people time and money: pick one brand and stick with it. Plus the brands they trust for a compromised barrier, the do's and don'ts that make things worse, and a full two-week repair protocol you can start tonight. Two new brands just landed at Boutique Skin Envie: Phytomer, the house that invented marine skincare, born in Saint-Malo, France, and Trunk from New Zealand, body care as good as your face care and completely free of endocrine disruptors. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 — Intro 01:15 — Why your skin is waving a white flag by September 01:52 — Two new brands: Phytomer and Trunk 03:06 — Six weeks in Europe: chlorine, salt and 42°C 05:30 — The barrier explained: bricks, mortar and water loss 08:25 — The signs your barrier is in trouble 09:19 — The plan and the repair ingredients that work 16:08 — The golden rule: pick one brand and stick with it 17:48 — The brands we trust for a wrecked barrier 25:51 — Do's, don'ts and the 2-week repair plan
S3 · E42
August 26 · 1 hr 1 min
3 Questions That Will Empty Half Your Bathroom Shelf
We've never known more about skincare, so why is everyone's barrier wrecked? Isabelle Villeneuve has spent 36 years developing skincare from inside the lab. She's currently VP of Strategy, Quality and Innovation at Crescita Therapeutics, and has led innovation for Laboratoire Dr Renaud, Proderm and Aquafolia, plus served as R&D Director for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's Center of Excellence in Skin Care. Her verdict on modern routines is blunt: yes, we are damaging our skin, more often than we think. Not because actives are bad, but because we've forgotten the skin has a tolerance threshold, its own repair mechanisms, and its own intelligence. In this episode she breaks down why a 20% vitamin C isn't automatically better than a 10%, why that squeaky-clean feeling after cleansing is a red flag, what the skin microbiome actually is (and why 200 grams of it lives on you right now), and what exosomes and NAD+ can — and can't — realistically do. She also gives the four non-negotiables of any routine, and three questions that will tell you exactly which products to keep and which to bin. If you've been layering ten actives hoping for faster results, this one is going to rearrange your bathroom shelf. 🎙️ Guests: Isabelle Villeneuve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-villeneuve-a141525/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 02:19 46 years in a lab: what everyone gets wrong 07:08 "Yes, we are damaging our skin" 09:34 Why 20% vitamin C isn't better than 10% 10:54 When your routine IS the problem 17:31 Your microbiome and the squeaky-clean trap 26:23 What your skin already knows how to do 37:51 Exosomes and NAD+: hype vs. real science 51:27 The 4 non-negotiables + the 3-question shelf test 58:06 Rapid fire: the habit she wants you to quit
S3 · E41
August 19 · 54 min
Summer Body Survival Guide 2026
Your face gets the full routine: serums, SPF, the works. Your body? Random drugstore lotion, if that. In this solo episode, Beatea and Natascha (the mother-daughter duo behind Boutique Skin Envie) break down the full summer body survival guide: bumpy arms, cellulite, stretch marks, sweat and self-tanning, no shame, no miracle claims, just what actually works. They cover why body skin ages faster than you think, the real difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, why "no cream erases cellulite" is the truth nobody wants to hear, and how to get a natural-looking tan without ever going in the sun. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 03:28 Body SPF: The Most Skipped Product 09:47 Bumpy Arms & Keratosis Pilaris (KP) 14:41 The Truth About Cellulite 22:15 Stretch Marks: Causes & Fixes 30:49 Deodorant, Sweat & the Aluminum Debate 38:55 Self-Tanning Secrets & Product Picks 48:45 Take It or Leave It: Rapid Fire 53:02 Final Tips & Closing Thoughts
S3 · E40
August 12 · 59 min
The 3 Rules Every Skincare Product Should Pass
She left Vietnam on a fishing boat with nothing. Twelve years later, she was drowning in shame over skin she couldn't fix. Today, Michelle Doan runs Emani, a clean beauty brand used in Hollywood and loved by women worldwide. In this episode of Skin Talks, Michelle sits down with Beate and Natascha to share the raw story behind the products: severe cystic acne, painful facials, a single mom starting a company mid-divorce, and the mindset shift that changed everything. This is a conversation about skin, but really it's about confidence, resilience, and starting over. We get into clean beauty (and what "clean" actually means), the science of non-comedogenic makeup, the skin microbiome, menopause and aging skin, and why self-acceptance is the one thing that doesn't come in a bottle. 🎙️ Guests: Michelle Doan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-doan-emani/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:55 Escaping Vietnam 04:09 Canadian roots & learning resilience 06:30 15 to 27: living in shame 09:27 The aesthetician who changed everything 13:02 Shopping with a comedone list 17:27 What Emani actually stands for 19:29 What "clean beauty" really means 25:11 Building the foundation line 33:00 The 3 P's of skincare 42:40 Menopause & aging skin 47:38 Sleep, microbiome & the collagen serum 55:09 Rapid-fire questions
S3 · E39
August 5 · 46 min
New Mom Vs. The Internet
The second you have a baby, the whole world has an opinion. Your feed fills up with people telling you what your baby should be doing every week; how to feed, sleep, soothe, and train. Natascha threw the whole playbook out. She calls it "raw dogging motherhood": no schedules, no sleep consultants, no experts in her ear. Just instinct. In this episode of Skin Talks, Beate and Natascha do a six-month check-in on baby Maximilian and get into the controversial stuff: co-sleeping, why she deleted her parenting apps, the industry quietly selling moms guilt, and the bigger truth that our culture doesn't actually support families. This isn't a rule book. It's one mom's honest take on tuning out the noise and trusting herself. Take what helps, leave the rest. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:24 Six-month check-in on Maximilian 06:43 Balancing a career and a newborn 08:16 What "raw dogging motherhood" means 09:51 Why she started co-sleeping 16:53 The co-sleeping double standard 17:46 Instagram, TikTok & the comparison trap 22:38 The app that made her furious 27:56 Our culture doesn't support moms 33:20 Sleep pressure & feeding on demand 40:51 Screens, nutrition & how she'll parent 44:23 Rapid-fire: advice for new moms
S3 · E38
July 29 · 58 min
What Your Skin Actually Needs
We sat down with Dr. Mireille Vega, PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, founder of VGAM and creator of Skin Science 3.0, and she said something that stopped us cold: your skin would probably say "stop. Leave me alone." In this episode, Dr. Mimi V breaks down why everything you've been told about cleansing, exfoliating, and treating your skin is working against you. She explains the skin microbiome in plain language, why washing more actually makes acne worse, what stress does to your hormones (and then to your skin), and why vitamin C and collagen supplements are mostly a waste of money. This is one of the most science-backed and genuinely surprising episodes we've done. 🎙️ Guests: Mireille Vega: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireillevega/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:11 Who is Dr. Mireille Vega? 06:45 What is Skin Science 3.0? 12:35 Why the skin microbiome is only now being talked about 13:42 More bacteria = less acne 17:21 What is the microbiome, really? 24:46 How stress rewires your skin 27:33 What healthy aging actually looks like 37:07 The good, the bad, and the wasteful ingredients 43:26 Why vitamin C and collagen disappoint 51:50 The 35-food rule for skin health 55:17 Rapid fire
S3 · E37
July 22 · 49 min
You're Destroying Your Nails And Don't Even Know It
Most people obsess over their faces and completely forget about their hands, nails, and feet, until summer hits. In this solo episode, Beate shares the origin story most people don't know: before the clinic, before Boutique Skin Envie, her career started in Germany training nail and foot technicians across North America with the iconic brand Alessandro. From there, we get into the real stuff: what your nails actually say about your health, why "letting your nails breathe" is a myth, how to properly cut and file without damaging your nail, and the honest truth about gel polish, acrylics, and nail damage. We also break down foot care for summer: cracked heels, calluses, nail fungus, sweaty feet, and walk you through the exact products we carry on Boutique Skin Envie from Foot Logics, Gel Care, and Manicurist Paris. This episode is equal parts origin story and practical summer guide. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:09 How Beate's career really started 04:47 Training nail techs across North America 10:40 The hand & nail basics everyone gets wrong 19:03 Brands we love 26:17 Do nails really need to breathe? 30:05 Foot care for summer 36:56 Nail fungus: how to spot it, treat it, prevent it 41:47 Take it or leave it 45:09 Simple at-home starter kit
S3 · E36
July 15 · 51 min
What Rich Women Secretly Buy
After 15 years and 900+ studies with over 30,000 affluent women, Malinda Sanna knows what luxury beauty buyers actually buy, not what brands think they buy. In this episode of Skin Talks, hosts Beate and Natascha sit down with the founder of Look Look, the market research firm behind private communities like the Beautyverse and Luxuryverse, with clients including Shiseido, Estée Lauder, LVMH, and Tiffany. Malinda pulls back the curtain on the psychology of luxury spending: why ingredients now beat logos and packaging, how word-of-mouth quietly overtook social media influencers, why legacy luxury houses are struggling against nimble K-beauty and clinical brands, and where luxury is heading next. She shares the one thing 30,000 women secretly want that no brand is selling, the affordable product she's obsessed with, and the beauty trend she predicts will look absurd within a decade. If you care about skincare ingredients, beauty trends, luxury spending, and the future of health and wellness, this conversation goes far deeper than skin. 🎙️ Guests: Malinda Sanna: https://www.instagram.com/malindasanna/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 – Intro 01:07 – Meet Malinda Sanna 02:03 – The Barney's strategy 05:39 – Why she banned the word "consumer" and calls women "jewels" 09:41 – What luxury brands still get wrong about their buyers 11:50 – Why ingredients now beat logos and packaging 14:02 – Word-of-mouth is beating the influencers 17:58 – What niche & K-beauty brands offer that legacy houses don't 25:01 – Gen Z vs. Boomers: how each generation buys luxury 27:15 – Quiet luxury, overconsumption & the second-hand boom 31:42 – How AI is changing beauty research 46:52 – Rapid fire: the Kardashian prediction
S3 · E35
July 8 · 46 min
Ranking 15 Viral TikTok Skincare Trends (Take It or Leave It)
TikTok is changing skincare faster than the science can keep up. In this episode, we (Beate & Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie) go through 15 of the biggest TikTok skincare trends right now: PDRN salmon DNA serums, beef tallow, slugging, glass skin, snail mucin, red light therapy, and more, and give our honest "take it or leave it" verdict on each one, backed by what we actually see in clinic. We also talk about how to spot dangerous skincare advice, why "who's giving the advice" matters more than the trend itself, and the boring (but actually effective) habits TikTok never talks about. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 – Intro: why TikTok trends can help AND hurt your skin 01:06 – Welcome to today's solo episode 02:05 – How to vet skincare advice (and why patience matters) 05:53 – Trend 1: PDRN salmon DNA serums 09:21 – Trend 2: Skin longevity vs. anti-aging 11:22 – Trend 3: Skin streaming / skin minimalism 13:47 – Trend 4: Use-it-up / project pan skincare 15:12 – Trend 5: Matcha-infused skincare 17:29 – Trend 6: Hypochlorous acid sprays 20:34 – Trend 7: Korean sunscreen filters 23:36 – Trend 8: Spicule serums (marine sponge microneedling) 26:08 – Trend 9: Snail mucin 27:20 – Trend 10: Glass skin 29:03 – Trend 11: Red light therapy masks 32:43 – Trend 12: Beef tallow skincare 35:08 – Trend 13: DIY skincare (honey, sugar, lemon masks) 37:33 – Trend 14: Slugging 38:48 – Trend 15: AI skin analysis apps & wearable tech 42:14 – Trends we WISH would go viral instead 45:30 – Final advice: trends come and go, your skin barrier doesn't
S3 · E34
July 1 · 55 min
The Truth About "Skin Longevity" - with Giselle Curcio
We're going behind the curtain of skincare innovation with Giselle, Chief Brand & Innovation Officer at Alumier MD. With 22 years in the industry, she breaks down how a product actually goes from idea to shelf (12 to 24 months), how to spot a real clinical study versus a marketing stunt, and why the word "longevity" has become almost meaningless. We also run through the hottest ingredients in skincare right now — exosomes, PDRN/salmon DNA, growth factors, peptides, senescent ("zombie") cells — and get Giselle's honest verdict on what's real, what's promising, and what's mostly hype. Plus: the concept of "oxidative aging," why more stimulation doesn't mean better results, and the "core four" essentials every routine needs regardless of budget. 🎙️ Guests: Giselle Curcio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselle-disanto-0228a355/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:01 Who is Giselle and her role at Alumier MD 04:47 From idea to product: the innovation process 10:09 How to spot a real clinical study 13:15 Anti-aging vs longevity: just a rebrand? 20:36 The biology of skin: what you can control (and can't) 26:43 Oxidative aging explained 30:52 The verdict on hyped ingredients 40:52 Too much stimulation can damage your skin 44:49 The "core four": non-negotiable essentials 50:19 Final rapid fire
S3 · E33
June 24 · 49 min
Your Complete Summer Sunscreen Guide (by BSE)
The ultimate sunscreen episode is here. Beate and Natascha break down everything you've ever wanted to know about SPF, from mineral vs. chemical vs. hybrid formulas, to what that number on the bottle actually means, to the best sunscreens for your specific skin type and concerns. And yes, they address the Elta MD backorder situation head-on, with specific product-by-product alternatives for every beloved formula in the lineup. Whether you have acne-prone skin, melasma, rosacea, mature skin, or you're just heading into summer and need to level up your sun care routine, this episode is your go-to guide. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 — Does SPF 100 actually protect you 100x more? 01:06 — Why we're talking sunscreen right now + the Elta MD backorder explained 03:55 — Mineral vs. Chemical vs. Hybrid: what's the real difference? 13:14 — What the SPF number actually means (SPF 15, 30, 50, 100 compared) 17:03 — UVA, UVB & visible light - why tinted SPF matters more than you think 19:25 — Elta MD alternatives: the best swaps for every formula 24:46 — Best SPF for acne-prone skin 32:34 — Best SPF for sensitive, reactive & rosacea-prone skin 36:32 — Best SPF for mature & aging skin 41:19 — Body, sport & vacation SPF picks 45:16 — Beate & Natascha's personal favorites 47:15 — Closing advice + how to find the right SPF for you
S3 · E32
June 17 · 1 hr 4 min
Is Keratin Safe? A Chemist & A Master Stylist Set the Record Straight
What's the difference between keratin, hair Botox, and a Brazilian blowout? And why did Health Canada pull these products off shelves? In this episode of SkinTalks, Beate and Natascha sit down with Corinne Ohayon, founder of Keraton Works and the chemist behind Canada's leading formaldehyde-free keratin system, and Dan Anton, master stylist and owner of Anton Designs, to bust every myth around keratin treatments. From the bizarre origin story of formaldehyde in Brazil to the 2011 Canadian scandal, the science of glyoxylic acid, and why "organic" keratin is an oxymoron, this episode is your complete guide to understanding what's actually going on in that bottle. In this episode: - The real history of keratin treatments (yes, it involves a morgue) - Why "Botox," "smoother," and "protein treatment" are just marketing words - How Health Canada regulates hair products; and why the US doesn't - Who can (and can't) get a keratin treatment - What to do before swimming in the ocean with treated hair - The difference between formaldehyde-based and acid-based systems - How to protect your color from UV rays 🎙️ Guests: Corinne Ohayon (Keraton Works) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-ohayon-18819b61/ Dan Anton (Anton Designs) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-anton-33b27319/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod
S3 · E31
June 10 · 32 min
Why Your Acne Keeps Coming Back (And How to Actually Fix It)
Acne is flexible, fixable, and 100% manageable. You just need the right plan and the commitment to stick with it. In this solo episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate & Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie break down what's really happening during a breakout, why spot-treating one pimple at a time keeps your acne coming back, and the proven products and in-clinic treatments they use with real clients every day. We cover the 4 root causes of every breakout, why mixing brands sabotages your results, the best acne lines we trust (ZO Skin Health, Vivier, GM Collin, Biologique Recherche, Biophora), pro treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 and LED light therapy, plus the summer dos & don'ts and the everyday habits silently wrecking your skin (yes, your pillowcase and phone count). Whether you're dealing with teen acne, hormonal breakouts, cystic acne or post-acne scarring, this honest conversation will leave you hopeful and ready to take action. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters: 00:00 What's really happening when you break out 04:50 The 4 root causes and why mixing brands fails 06:47 The 4 acne brands we trust 19:23 In-clinic treatments: peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 & LED 22:14 Facials & SPF for acne-prone skin 24:57 Everyday habits sabotaging your skin 29:11 Summer dos & don'ts + final advice
S3 · E30
June 3 · 58 min
The 7/10 Life: Why High Achievers Feel Stuck Even When Everything Looks Perfect
What does it feel like to have the title, the salary, the corner office, and still feel empty inside? Janylène Turcotte spent 25 years in the corporate world as a senior HR executive, flying between Toronto, Montreal, and London. On paper, she had it all. Inside, she was running on fumes, and quietly battling an alcohol problem she didn't fully acknowledge. Then one day, her boss flew in from Toronto and let her go. Her response? "Thank you." In this episode, Janylène shares the raw, honest story of what happened next: the void, the identity loss, the failed VP interview where she couldn't utter a word, and the hypnotherapy session that changed the trajectory of her entire life. Today, she's a certified hypnotherapist and coach who works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and executives who are living a 7/10 life, successful on the outside, unfulfilled on the inside. She helps them peel back the subconscious stories keeping them stuck, rewire their inner dialogue, and rise into the life they actually want. In this conversation, we cover: - The moment she realized her burnout was a gift in disguise - How sobriety and getting laid off were connected - The "7 out of 10" framework and what it really means - Why your childhood (before age 7) is still running your adult life - The Peel Back, Rewire, Rise model, and how it works - Why hypnotherapy works when traditional coaching doesn't go deep enough Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling the gap between your results and your joy, or someone quietly wondering "is this really it?", this episode is for you. Janylène Turcotte: https://www.hypnocoach.ca/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod
S3 · E29
May 27 · 43 min
Don’t Sabotage Your Summer Skin!
Melasma. Sun spots. Three different skin conditions — one unified strategy. In this episode, we break down everything: the types of pigmentation, the brands that actually deliver, the in-clinic treatments that change the game, and the daily habits quietly sabotaging your routine. This isn't a lecture. It's a plan. Because pigmentation is a long-term battle, and the people who win are the ones who stay consistent, summer included. What we cover: - The 3 main types of pigmentation (melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and how to tell them apart - 4 Canadian and American brands with genuinely different approaches - In-clinic treatments that accelerate results, and the ones to avoid in summer - The everyday mistakes quietly setting your skin back - Why mineral SPF is non-negotiable when treating pigment - How to get through summer without undoing all your progress Whether you're dealing with hormonal melasma, sun damage, or post-acne marks, this episode gives you the tools to understand your skin and move forward with a real plan. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod
S3 · E24
May 20 · 56 min
Is TikTok Ruining Your Kid's Skin?
Kids are watching skincare routines on TikTok, buying adult-grade products, and no one's telling them to stop. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness — a board-certified pediatric dermatologist and one of only 400 in all of North America. We cover newborn skincare, eczema from birth, the "Sephora kids" trend, ingredients to absolutely avoid (retinol, acids, essential oils), and what children actually need for lifelong skin health. Spoiler: it's way simpler, and way cheaper, than the industry wants you to think. Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod
S3 · E28
May 13 · 49 min
How to Decode Your Skincare Label (Cosmetic Chemist Explains)
This week on Skin Talks, hosts Beate and Natascha welcome veteran cosmetic chemist Alec Batis (Pfizer, L’Oréal, Victoria’s Secret Beauty) to expose the gap between real science and skincare marketing. Learn why most clinical tests are funded by raw-material suppliers, how “fairy-dust” peptide complexes trick consumers, and what truly makes a formula work (hint: functional levels, not marketing hype). Alec also shares his unique approach-airless dark-glass packaging and over 315 bovine-bone-derived matrikine peptides—to deliver genuine skin repair, not empty promises. What You’ll Hear: • Why most brands buy the same handful of peptides and sell them at “marketing” concentrations • How to spot “fairy-dusted” formulas and decode your ingredient list • The power of extracellular-matrix (matrikine) peptides for true tissue regeneration • Myths you can stop believing: layering more products, hype around sheet masks • Simple, science-backed routine: cleanse + hydrate + occlusive Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod
S3 · E27
May 6 · 50 min
Perimenopause & Your Skin: What No One Told You
This episode of Skin Talks goes beyond creams and salons to unpack how perimenopause and menopause reshape your skin from the inside out. Hosts Beate and Natascha welcome board-certified dermatology PA Elsa Berdugo to explain: • Why women are seeing perimenopause as early as their late 30s • How estrogen decline triggers sudden dryness, lost firmness, acne and inflammation • The role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and customizable skincare to smooth this transition • A deep dive into SkinBetter Science’s new Maestro Revive Renewing Serum, what’s inside, how it works, and the right way to layer it • Quickfire myths, habits and expert Q&A you can use today to protect and restore your skin Whether you’re just noticing hot flashes or planning ahead, you’ll learn why prevention, personalized routines and science-backed ingredients are your best defense against “overnight” aging. Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod
S3 · E26
April 29 · 39 min
Braces vs. Invisalign: Which One Really Wins?
In this episode of Skin Talks, Beate and Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie sit down with Dr. Scalia, orthodontist, to explore how straightening teeth is about much more than a prettier smile. You’ll learn: • Why jaw position and tooth alignment influence breathing, sleep quality & even facial development • How early intervention (ages 7–8) can prevent complex treatments later in life • Real solutions for snoring and sleep apnea—yes, orthodontics can help you ditch the CPAP • The pros and cons of braces vs. Invisalign (timeline, comfort & cost) • Financing options, insurance myths & who’s ever too old for a new smile • Quick oral-health wins: proper flossing, brushing technique & choosing the right toothbrush Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod

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