Maria Meliora: Scent and Skin Chemistry, How Hormones Affect Your Fragrance + Why You Shouldn’t Have Fragrance in Skincare

Ever wondered how hormonal changes from puberty, pregnancy, or menopause influence your skin and the way fragrances interact with it? Join us as I chat with my guest, Maria Meliora as we dive into the science of skin hydration, oiliness, and microbial balance, and uncover how these factors are affected by diet, hydration, and the products we use.In the second part of our episode in the Biohacking Beauty podcast, we’ll also discuss the often overlooked drawbacks of fragrances in skincare—how they can impact ingredient stability, effectiveness, and the longevity of your favorite perfumes. We’ll introduce innovative skincare solutions that prioritize both effectiveness, sustainability and so much more!Maria Meliora, hosts the podcast "Perfume Nation," where she bridges the gap between perfume professionals and enthusiasts. She offers insights into fragrance design and scent chemistry through interviews and reviews. Maria also runs Meliora Parfums, sharing her passion for niche perfumes, and is involved in fashion and aerial arts through Aerial Goth.We also discuss:(01:46) How our skin can feel better and smell better(03:20) How diet can influence our body odor (04:18) Why you should not use skincare products with fragrances (07:44) Why variations in skincare are keyTo learn more about Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincareTo learn more about Maria Meliora:Website: https://melioraparfums.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meliora.maria/https://www.instagram.com/perfume.nation.podcast/