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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Skincare Step Nobody Talks About

from The Functional Aesthetician · host Samantha Dench

In this episode, I'm joined by Jen Sugermeyer, founder of ATA Cosmetics, a tool that is completely rethinking how skincare and makeup are applied to the skin. Jen shares her powerful self-love journey, and how that transformation led her to build a brand rooted in the philosophy that attitude, thoughts, and actions shape everything.We're breaking down why application is the most overlooked step in skincare, your  lymphatic system is your skin's cleanup crew, and what actually happens when you apply products with your fingers (spoiler: it's not great). If you've been spending money on good skincare and not seeing results, this episode is going to shift something for you.In this Episode, You’ll Learn:Why application method matters as much as ingredients and formulationHow the lymphatic system impacts skin health The skin-brain connection and why intentional touch is a form of self-careHormonal changes in perimenopause affect your lymphatics and skinWhy fingers and sponges waste your product and introduce bacteriaThe "up and out" technique you can start using todayHow to turn your skincare routine into a nervous system reset➡️ Connect with JenWebsiteSave 15% with code: ATA15Instagram

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In this episode, I'm joined by Jen Sugermeyer, founder of ATA Cosmetics, a tool that is completely rethinking how skincare and makeup are applied to the skin. Jen shares her powerful self-love journey, and how that transformation led her to build a brand rooted in the philosophy that attitude, thoughts, and actions shape everything. We're breaking down why application is the most overlooked step in skincare, your lymphatic system is your skin's cleanup crew, and what actually happ...

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