Skin Anarchy

The Science Behind Effective Skincare with Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof of DRMTLGY 02.06.2026 45min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with DRMTLGY co-founders Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof for a conversation that cuts through one of the beauty industry’s biggest misconceptions: that great skincare is defined by ingredient lists alone. In a market flooded with trending actives, viral products, and marketing claims, they offer a rare look at what actually determines whether a product performs. The story begins long before DRMTLGY entered the c...

Why Kindness Belongs in the Longevity Conversation with Dr. Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802 26.05.2026 45min

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge to explore the story behind Beekman 1802—and how a simple act of kindness unexpectedly became the foundation for one of the most beloved brands in modern beauty. What begins as a conversation about goat milk skincare quickly expands into something much larger: resilience, longevity, emotional wellbeing, and the role human connection plays in how we age. Before founding Beekm...

Burnout, Boundaries, and Returning to Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant 18.05.2026 41min

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with psychologist, author, and trauma expert Dr. Thema Bryant for a conversation about healing, identity, and the emotional patterns that quietly shape the way we move through life. What unfolds is not just a discussion about trauma or relationships, but a broader examination of how people learn to disconnect from themselves in order to survive. Drawing from decades of clinical work and lived ex...

The Science Behind White Cast and Sunscreen Inclusivity with AJ Addae 14.05.2026 40min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, award-winning cosmetic chemist and clinical researcher AJ Addae joins Dr. Ekta Yadav for a science-driven conversation that challenges one of skincare’s biggest blind spots: why sunscreen still fails so many consumers—especially those with deeper skin tones. What unfolds is a deeper look at formulation chemistry, particle optics, and the gap between sunscreen marketing and how these products actually perform on real skin. AJ shares how h...

Precision Care for Acne and Eczema with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis 12.05.2026 44min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in skincare today: the microbiome. While the term has become a marketing staple, this conversation reveals just how early we still are in understanding the microbial ecosystems that shape skin health—and why most current treatments fail to reflect that complexity. Oliver reframes common conditions like acne and eczema as problems of imbalance, ...

From Finance Bro to Beauty Guru Featuring Aditya Madiraju 07.05.2026 40min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Aditya Madiraju for a conversation that moves far beyond beauty tutorials and social media trends. What unfolds is a thoughtful discussion about identity, representation, creativity, and the realities of building a public career in an algorithm-driven world. Before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in beauty content creation, Aditya spent years working in microbiology, finance, and risk management...

Building Beauty for Melanin-Rich Skin with Sabrina Dhowre Elba of S’ABLE LABS 05.05.2026 50min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Sabrina Dhowre Elba for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the deeper question of what it actually means to build a beauty brand today. What unfolds is a thoughtful look at identity, responsibility, and the tension between visibility and credibility in an increasingly saturated industry. Sabrina shares the realities behind her path—balancing multiple roles while rejecting the idea that succes...

How Lash Care Became Its Own Category With Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff of RevitaLash Cosmetics 30.04.2026 42min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michael Brinkenhoff, M.D., Founder and CEO of RevitaLash Cosmetics, to explore the deeply personal story behind one of the most recognizable names in lash care. What began as a private act of care during his wife’s battle with metastatic breast cancer ultimately reshaped an entire category in beauty. RevitaLash Cosmetics was never intended to be a business. It started as a gift of love—created to help his wife fee...

What “Efficacy” Actually Means in Skincare with Jack Jia of Musely 28.04.2026 59min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jack Jia of Musely to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in beauty: efficacy. In a market flooded with promises, this conversation cuts through the noise to ask a more fundamental question—what can skincare actually do? What emerges is a clear divide between perception and reality. Most products on the market aren’t designed to treat skin conditions at a biological level. By definition, they can’t. Once a ...

From Anti-Aging to Longevity Thinking with Amitay and Anastasia of Young Goose Skincare 23.04.2026 1t 10min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva of Young Goose to challenge one of skincare’s most ingrained assumptions: that skin is something to fix. Instead, this conversation reframes skin as a dynamic, responsive organ—one that reflects internal biology in real time. What unfolds is a shift in perspective. Skin is not just a surface—it’s an output. Stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolic health all show up visibly,...

The Truth About Regenerative Science in Skincare with Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic 20.04.2026 33min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in modern skincare: regenerative science. As “regenerative” becomes a buzzword, this conversation brings clarity—grounding the discussion in biology, not marketing. At its core, regeneration isn’t about boosting collagen or improving texture. It’s about restoring tissue structure and function—something the body does naturally, but imper...

Gold Infused Skincare Ft. Lejla Cas of KNESKO Skin 14.04.2026 42min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Lejla Cas, founder of KNESKO, to explore a dimension of skincare that rarely gets full attention: the connection between clinical results, emotional wellbeing, and ritual. What unfolds is not just a conversation about products, but a reframing of how skin actually functions—and what it needs to thrive. Unlike many brands built in labs or marketing pipelines, KNESKO began in the treatment room. After working ...

The Shift to Regenerative Skincare with Dr. Robin Smith of Exoceuticals 09.04.2026 37min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Robin Smith, co-founder of Exoceuticals, to explore a shift that goes far beyond traditional skincare. This conversation reframes skin not as a surface to correct, but as a biological system to support—moving the focus from ingredients to cellular behavior. With a background spanning decades in regenerative medicine, Dr. Smith brings a clinical lens to a category that is rapidly entering the consumer space. At...

Color, Culture, and the Future of Sustainable Beauty with Nour Tayara of AORA Makeup 07.04.2026 49min

Send us Fan Mail In this special retail launch episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Nour Tayara, co-founder and CEO of AORA Makeup, to explore a shift that feels long overdue: the future of beauty will not be defined by products alone, but by the systems and ideas behind them. What happens when sustainability stops being treated as a limitation—and becomes a creative driver? Tayara’s path into beauty began outside of it. Trained as an engineer and later working across market...

The Branding Balancing Act with Camille Moore 30.03.2026 48min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with branding and marketing strategist Camille Moore to unpack what actually drives growth in today’s beauty industry—and why so many brands get it wrong. In a market saturated with content, Moore challenges one of the most common assumptions: social media is not the brand. It’s only an extension of it. Moore brings a unique perspective shaped by her early work in “unsexy” industries like law, real estate, and medical ...

Inside CEW Innovators Awards 2025 26.03.2026 55min

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, Skin Anarchy is partnering with CEW to shine a spotlight toward a group that rarely receives public recognition in the beauty industry: the scientists behind the products we use every day. Joined by CEW leaders Elana Drell Szyfer and Andrea Nagel, along with award recipients Dr. Jaime Emmetsberger of The Estée Lauder Companies & La Mer and Lavinia Popescu of Olaplex, the conversation explores the vision behind the CEW Innovator Awards and why cele...

The Reality of Scaling a Beauty Brand with Morgan Gordon of Sliick and Salon Perfect 24.03.2026 30min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Morgan Gordon, VP of Brand Development and Marketing at Salon Perfect and creator of Sliick, for a candid look at what it really takes to build—and sustain—a modern beauty brand. From her early days as a licensed cosmetologist to leading innovation at scale, Morgan brings a rare perspective that bridges professional beauty and retail execution. What emerges quickly is a shift in how beauty brands operate tod...

The Truth About Med Spa Safety Standards with Tom Terranova of QUAD A 19.03.2026 1t 2min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Tom Terranova to explore a side of aesthetic medicine that patients rarely see—but that ultimately determines their safety: infrastructure. While most conversations focus on results, pricing, or provider reputation, this episode shifts the lens to what happens behind the scenes, where clinical protocols, operational systems, and regulatory gaps quietly shape outcomes. Terranova shares the mission behind QUAD A, a ...

From Infant Immunity to Cancer Therapy: The Power of the Microbiome with Dr. Stephanie Culler of Persephone Biosciences 17.03.2026 31min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Stephanie Culler, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, to explore one of the most rapidly evolving frontiers in modern health science: the human microbiome. From early immune development to cancer therapy, the conversation reveals how the trillions of microbes living in our bodies may shape health in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. Dr. Culler’s path into microbiome research began wit...

Lessons in Leadership: The Future of Beauty with CEW President Elana Drell Szyfer 11.03.2026 39min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Elana Drell Szyfer, president of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and one of the most influential leaders in the global beauty industry. With more than three decades of experience spanning companies like Chanel, L’Oréal, Avon, Estée Lauder, and RéVive, Elana offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how careers in beauty evolve—and what it takes to navigate an industry that constantly reinvents itself. Elana's path in...