The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 26: Inspiration, Serendipity and the Seeding of Ideas with Roger Ignon, Inventor & Co-Founder of the Hydrafacial

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Roger Ignon, co-founder of Hydrafacial, the skincare technology that revolutionized aesthetics. They explore Roger’s journey from a childhood interest in invention to becoming a key player in the beauty industry and beyond. The conversation explores the importance of collaboration in innovation, the lessons learned from early entrepreneurial experiences, and the significance of recognizing pivotal moments in one’s career. Roger shares insights into the nuances of invention, the importance of timing and luck, and the complexities of navigating the patent process. He shares personal anecdotes about past inventions, highlighting both successes and failures, and underscores the long road to market success that inventors often face.If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help Carmine reach more interested listeners.Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma blog.Product reviews on the Skincarma blog:Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.The Skincarma Blog™ is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.The Skincarma Blog® is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe