#006: Francesca Scutari of Medicine Based Beauty on No-Makeup Makeup, Facial Balancing, and Loving Your 30s

Francesca Scutari is a double-board certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Medicine Based Beauty. Their slogan is, “Beauty backed by science,” and Francesca has always wanted medical-grade skincare to become much more accessible and affordable for her clients, and that was a huge driving force for her to start Medicine Based Beauty.  In this episode, we chat about what it’s like to create your own skincare line, different aesthetic procedures like dermal filler and laser facials, and Francesca’s new relationship to self since being in her 30s To connect with Francesca & Medicine Based Beauty, click HERE. To shop Medicine Based Beauty, click here. To connect with Alex Canavan, click here. To connect with the Cultivate Podcast, click here. To connect with the CNY Women’s Network click here. UPCOMING EVENTS: Monthly Mingle: November 15, 2023 click here. Monthly Breakthrough: November 8, 2023 click here. This episode is brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network. We are an inclusive organization that operates out of the intention to connect, promote, and elevate Central New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through public relations and live events.  As the official by-product of the first annual CNY Women’s Summit, the CNY Women’s Network is on a mission to cultivate community through connection.  This episode is brought to you by Kithe Studio. A 1,300 Square-ft creative studio in downtown Syracuse, New York.  This episode is brought to you by Soul Society. Syracuse’s newest juice bar + raw cafe, Soul Society, is inside of The Emerson at 230 West Genessee St. where beauty + wellness starts within.  Soul Society is stocked daily with fresh pressed, cold juices and posh bites to eat. Whether you are looking to add something good for your gut or just needing a little pick-me-up, you are sure to find what your body needs.  This episode is brought to you by Captivate Wellness.  ‘Wellness’ may be a fashionable term, but Syracuse’s most exclusive Wellness and Beauty Bar, CAPTIVATE, makes good on the promise.  The first and only woman-owned facility of its kind, Captivate Wellness focuses on holistic, whole-body optimization. Their proprietary IV infusions target physical health; from advanced hydration to boosted immunity. They are favored for their signature ‘Fountain of Youth’, the N-A-D+ which is an IV (or shot) which boosts organ function, immunity, protects against DNA damage, and enhances longevity through its anti-aging properties.  CAPTIVATE’s Beauty Bar enhances your natural glow. They have a full offering of aesthetic treatments and injectables, administered by health professionals not only adept, medically – but trained rigorously in the nuances of the human face. Most of all, CAPTIVATE is on the perpetual hunt for cutting edge, new-age treatments for their clients. Not only are they sought after for their comprehensive Slim program, they are also the pioneers for offering Ketamine therapy in Central New York. Ketamine therapy is a highly effective alternative for decreasing anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction, and PTSD. For more information, click here. Captivate’s services are offered in a luxe and soothing setting. They currently have two locations; one in Skaneateles, and one in Syracuse, New York. BOOK NOW