Skin Talk Tuesday

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week Nichola and Mary are diving into one of the most requested summer topics: SPF and acne-prone skin.

From mineral vs. chemical sunscreen and the white cast conversation, to why so many formulas get a bad rep for breaking people out, plus the truth behind the "sun clears my acne" myth that will not die. Nichola also breaks down the FDA's recent approval of a new UV filter ingredient, what it means for acne-safe formulations in the US, and her go-to SPF recommendations for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Plus, her one non-negotiable for keeping your skin on track this summer, whether you're in the Hamptons, on a plane, or just trying to survive the heat. This one is packed.

AM Replenish Lightly Tinted by Tizo
Prism
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week we are getting into something that is honestly the underbelly of so much of what we talk about on this podcast... nervous system regulation. And more specifically, what it actually has to do with your skin.

Nicola breaks down how a dysregulated nervous system triggers inflammation, ramps up oil production, and sends your skin into full overdrive. Plus, why stress is not always the enemy (yes, really) and what happens in your body when it tips out of balance.

We also get into:
Why 80% of PT skin health intakes mark stress as high... and why working out might not be the fix you think it is
The direct AND indirect ways stress leads to breakouts
What Nicola actually feels on the facial table when a client's nervous system is dysregulated
Why our digital habits are a bigger deal than we want to admit
Practical ways to start calming your system down without overhauling your entire life
If you've been doing everything right and still breaking out, this one might be the missing piece. As always, tag us, share with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave us a five star review if you're loving the pod!

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Our baby has officially arrived.

The very first Pacific Touch product, the PT Clear and Calm biocellulose sheet mask, is OUT and we are riding this high together. In today's episode we pull back the curtain on all of it.

The origin story (spoiler: it started with a Belmondo and a "what if"), the formulation, the ingredients doing the actual work (Manuka honey!! a peptide that brings down reactivity like nothing else!! licorice root!! calendula!!), and yes... the typo. We are airing our laundry. We put our foot down, we reprinted, and we are SO glad we did.

We also get into who this mask is really for, why biocellulose is a non-negotiable, and how to get the most out of every last drop of serum in the packet. If you have been here for the journey, this one is for you.

Shop the Clear & Calm Sheet Mask here

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Summer is HERE, and we are calling in the era of sexy summer skin. On today's episode, Nichola breaks down everything you need to know to transition your routine into the warmer months... from editing down your winter hydration layers, to keeping your acne-fighting actives in rotation (yes, even when it's hot).

We get into the great SPF debate (spoiler: acne-prone people, we need to talk), what a gel moisturizer actually does to your skin barrier, and why the whole "my skin is better in summer" thing is kind of a myth. Plus, Nichola's protocol for a long day in the sun, lycopene loading post-beach, and her thoughts on the baseball hat situation.

We close it out with a rapid fire round covering SPF 30 vs 50, retinol in summer (the real answer), Lift and Glow vs Lighten and Brighten, mineral vs chemical, and more.

PLUS... our Clear and Calm sheet masks are officially launching next week, June 2nd. You all are going to fall in LOVE!

Tag us in your PT mask moments this summer. Let's make it a thing.

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week, Nichola and I are getting into fungal acne. And I mean really getting into it. Because I cannot tell you how many times we see clients who have been treating the wrong thing for months (sometimes years) without knowing it.

We cover:✨ What Malassezia folliculitis actually is and why "fungal acne" is a bit of a misnomer✨ The visual clues that separate it from regular acne✨ Why the dandruff shampoo hack all over social actually makes things worse, not better✨ Whether cleansing oils really cause fungal acne (Nichola's answer will surprise you, and it involves a petri dish)✨ The connection between antibiotics prescribed for acne and yeast overgrowth✨ What the PT routine looks like for treating it, including where Sieve Microbiome Balancing Serum and Eruption Emulsion come in✨ Why summer is prime season for it and how to stay ahead of it✨ When it makes sense to see a dermatologist, and what to do after the quick fix✨ And whether it can come back (it can, but a strong barrier is your best defence)

Nichola breaks it all down the way only she can. This one is packed!!📲 Book a Pacific Touch Method Facial🔗 Find us: @pacifictouchnyc | @skintalktuesdaypodcast