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Can you really drink your way to better skin? Collagen supplements have become a huge part of the beauty and wellness market, but with so many drinks, powders, tablets and capsules available, it can be difficult to know what actually works and what’s simply clever marketing. In this episode of Skincare & Beyond, we’re getting beyond the hype with Alison Leeming, Skinade Partnership Manager, to explore what really happens to collagen once we consume it and what to look for when choosing a ...

From retinol and peptides to collagen supplements, anti-ageing advice has never been more overwhelming, so which ingredients actually work? In this episode of Skincare & Beyond, host Jess Oram is joined by Seth Catalano, Head of Education at Caudalie, to explore one of skincare's most celebrated natural ingredients: resveratrol. Seth explains what resveratrol actually is, why it's found in grapevines, and how it compares to other well-known actives like vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol and...

Hair loss is often talked about as one single issue, but the causes, emotions, and solutions look completely different depending on your age and life stage. In this episode of Skincare & Beyond, host Jess Oram is joined by Sofia Baig, Trichologist, Hair Health Expert and Monpure ambassador, to unpack why hair changes happen at every stage of life. From shedding in your teens and the impact of heat styling and scalp trends, to postpartum hair loss, chronic stress and burnout in your 20s an...

In this episode of Skincare & Beyond, Julia Barcoe Thompson sits down with Tracy Tamaris, Co-Founder of Environ and one of the key figures behind bringing the globally respected professional skincare brand to the UK. Together, they explore why long-term skin health matters more than ever in a world dominated by viral skincare trends, quick fixes and overwhelming product recommendations. Tracy shares decades of industry experience, discussing what genuinely makes a difference to skin over...

Can your skin actually adapt to the sun? In this episode of Skincare & Beyond, we’re joined by Claire Balas, Education Manager at Institut Esthederm, to explore one of the most debated topics in skincare: sun exposure. We discuss how the skin responds to UV rays, the role of melanin, whether gradual sun exposure differs from sudden exposure, and why Institut Esthederm takes a unique approach to sun protection. We also tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding SPF and tanning, in...