68. Are 2026 Skincare Trends Helping or Hurting Your Skin? Nichola Reacts To Exosomes, LED Masks, Salmon Facials & More

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! I am sure many of you have scrolled through your FYP, saw a video about a new skincare product on the market and thought: "should I do that!?" In today's episode, Mamabear Nichola breaks down some of the biggest skincare trends of 2026 and shares how those trends may be impacting your skin. We cover everything from the viral popularity of under-eye masks and lip masks (including the Rhode lip treatment craze) to the growing interest in peptide and collagen-supporting products as weight-loss drugs become more common. Nichola also explains the shift from “glass skin” to the newer “high-rise skin” trend and why the industry is moving away from hyper-shiny skin toward healthier, more balanced complexions.We also dive into the rise of regenerative aesthetics—like exosomes, stem cell skincare, growth factors, peptides, and PDRN (often called the “salmon facial”)—and whether these treatments are truly revolutionary or simply the latest buzzwords.Other topics we unpack include the renewed focus on skin barrier repair, the role of microbiome testing, the boom in at-home facial devices like LED masks and radiofrequency tools, and whether exfoliation pads are doing more harm than good.Book your Pacific Touch Method Facial: https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_fa0b0838-72cb-44ff-9a62-588d8e63ce5c&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT