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The Porecast
by Carly Harmsen
A digestible conversation about skincare-related topics, including trends, treatments, ingredients and products, with veteran Master Esthetician.
Episodes
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#27 Periodic Breakouts
Periodic Breakouts: Understanding Hormonal Acne and Your Skin In this episode of The Porecast, we’re tackling hormonal breakouts—why they happen, when they happen, and what you can do about them. We’ll cover: - The phases of your menstrual cycle and how each phase impacts your skin. - Why PMS...
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#26 'Tis the Damn [Chemical Peel] Season
In this episode, Carly dives into the world of chemical peels—one of the most effective treatments for skin rejuvenation. Carly is here to clear up the myths, explain the science, and help you make an informed decision. She covers: - What chemical peels are and how they work to exfoliate and...
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#25 Myth-behavin' - Myth-Busting Beauty Beliefs
In this short and sweet episode, Carly breaks down and debunks the most common beauty myths she hears as a licensed Master Esthetician, including covering myths like: - Does sun cure acne? - If shaving causes hair to grow thicker and darker... - If pores actually open and close... - and if "moon...
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#24 Laser Focused - with Guest Kylee Forman | PART 2
In the second part to this enlightening (no pun intended) conversation on advanced aesthetic laser and light modalities, Kylee and Carly talk about trending treatment approaches like Laser Stacking, Pre and Post laser care, and how to choose the right laser tech for you. We also talk about…
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#23 Laser Focused - with Guest Kylee Forman | PART 1
In this episode, Carly welcomes her guest, master aesthetician and laser-certified Kylee Forman. In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Carly & Kylee talk about laser aesthetic treatments including CO2, Tattoo Removal, Morpheus8, IPL/BBL, and more! Tune in to learn everything you've ever needed to…
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#22 No Shade to "Medical-Grade" Skincare...
In this episode, Carly exposes the truth about the claim "medical-grade" as a category of skincare. She shares what seems to be the "pillars" or defining characteristics of those brands that identify, and she shares definitions of words like pharmaceuticals, drugs, and cosmetics. As always, she...
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#21 Practice Safe Sun
Carly talks about everything under the sun when it comes to Sun Protection and Care. She covers: - Why sun protection is important - What SPF actually means - SPF ingredients and formulation - Sunscreen and sun exposure myths - And tips on application To learn more about skin cancer, please visit...
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#20: Beauty Buzz - Trending Skincare Ingredients - Spring/Summer 2024
In this short but action-packed episode, Carly reveals some current top-trending skincare ingredients, and dissects them to discover if they are truly worth the hype. She shares and cites medical papers and studies, and cuts through the strategic marketing of these ingredients used by most…
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#19 Pregnancy Glow or No?
In today's episode, Carly, licensed esthetician, shares critical information on proper skincare while pregnant or breastfeeding. She covers: - Common Skin Issues while pregnant - Ingredients and Treatments to avoid while pregnant and nursing - Skincare ingredients SAFE for pregnancy and nursing -...
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#18 Antioxidants - A Superhero or Anti-Hero?
In this episode, Carly explains in simple ways what antioxidants, free radicals, and oxidation are in the skin. She also talks about top antioxidant skincare ingredients. BONUS- She reviews the Top 10 beauty trends for Spring and Summer 2024.
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#17 PRO TOOL BOX - Sneak Peek into The Skin Microbiome
In this episode catered specifically for the skincare pro, Carly shares a snippet of a passion project, a digestible course just for the skincare pro- The Skin Microbiome. In this sneak peek, she talks about WHY understanding the purpose of the Skin Microbiome, as well as the results of focusing…
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#16 In the Lime Light Emitting Diode (LED) | Part 2
In this episode, Carly continues the conversation on LED light therapy including the results of the treatment, benefits, as well as specifications of devices, when shopping for at-home devices. She also shares some best practices and tips of use for LED light at home, collected over her years as…
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#15 In the Lime Light Emitting Diode (LED) | Part 1
In this episode, Carly talks about one of her favorite and most proven technologies in skincare and health, and that is of LED Therapy. She talks origination (a mini history lesson) and the science (a mini physics lesson) behind the science. And hints at some of the proven benefits. Don't worry-...
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#14 Ask The Besthetician
In this episode, Carly responds to skincare-related submitted questions, including: -Why esthetician-recommended skincare is important -If the drugstore brand La Roche-Posay is worth it -A good minimal routine for aging skin -What skincare is 'hype" (spoiler; she talks about Essences, Probiotic...
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#13 The Dirty Secret of Clean Beauty
In this episode, Carly attempts to define the buzzy trend of Clean Beauty. She share the realities of the lack of regulation in regard to words like Clean, Natural and Green, and sheds light on brands and clever marketing, which walks a fine line between touting benefits and deceiving consumers....
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#12 "Spring Clean" Your Skincare
In this episode, licensed Master Esthetician and Instructor, Carly, share the differences in the needs of skin in the Winter compared to the Spring. She also spills all of her best tips to make this transition in your skincare treatments and routine. She rounds out this episode by sharing her...
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#11 Retinol Revolution | Part 2
In this episode, Carly continues the conversation on Vitamin A in skincare, including discussing formulation, all the main vitamin a ingredients used in over-the-counter products, and the prescription retinoic acid products that are available by a medical provider. She also shares what she…
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#10 The Retinol Revolution | Part I
In Part I of this two-part episode, Carly, aka The Besthetician online, explores and shares everything you could possibly need to know about Retinol in skincare, including: -All about Vitamin A -The History of Retinol -Benefits of it use in Skincare -Proven Results -Ideal candidates for its use...
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#9 The Sephora Kids Are Alright
In this episode, Master Esthetician- Carly, provides commentary on the recent phenomenon of "Sephora Kids", and she digs into the science of why teens and tweens should not be using actives in skincare.
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#8 Skinfluenced
In this episode, Carly dissects the top current viral skincare trends found on Tik Tok and more, and if she thinks its a trend worth while. Some of the trends discussed include Skin Flooding, Gua Sha, DIY Dermaplaning and more.
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#7 Pout Potential
In this short and sweet episode, Carly shares some interesting facts about the lips, how to protect lips, how to care for the lips, and there might even be a couple of history lessons sprinkled in! To learn more about Carly, aka The Besthetician, please visit www.thebesthetician.com
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#6 The Beauty in the Barrier | Part 2
In the second part of this two-part podcast episode, Carly shares more about the commonly used skincare products and treatments that are disrupting the Barrier of the skin, as well as ingredients and products to look for to improve and strengthen the barrier function of the skin, to help reduce...
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#5 The Beauty in the Barrier | Part 1
In this week's first part of a 2-part episode, Carly discusses the rise in popularity in the concept of the Skin Barrier and Barrier Repair, and why everyone is talking about it. She also breaks down exactly: -What makes up the Skin Barrier -Its purpose and function -When the barrier is...
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#3 Collagen or CollaGENIUS? Do you need Collagen in your skincare?
We dive right in with a heavy-hitting topic- to collagen or to not collagen? Collagen is certainly a buzz-word, used gratuitously by big beauty- but is it what it is all cracked up to be? In this episode, Carly breaks down the science, and even cites a couple of studies. We take our information...
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#4 Beauty Buzz - Trending Skincare Ingredients - Winter 2024
In this episode, Carly, AKA The Besthetician, shares information on three trending skincare ingredients: -Ectoin -Tranexamic Acid -Hypochlorous Acid She goes beyond the basics, and shares ingredient benefits, sources, therapeutic concentration range, and even throws in a couple of history…
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#2 The Porecast Forecast - Predictions of Skincare Trends in 2024
In truly coded-Carly, she's delivering to you her TOP 10 skincare predictions for 2024 , not in January, but in February. She's just made her New Year Resolution to make it to the gym too... Expect to hear more about Sci-Fi Skincare, Refillables, and Skin Minimalism. It's a wild ride, and this...
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#1 A Skintroduction - Welcome to the Porecast!
In this inaugural episode, Carly, known as The Besthetician online, launches her first-ever podcast episode! She shares about why she finally took the plunge, since podcasting has been on her mind for years, but she just hasn't found the courage to broadcast her voice- until now. But first, she...
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The Porecast - A Podcast Trailer
Hi! My name is Carly Harmsen, and I am the host of my new show- The Porecast. The Porecast is your destination for all things skincare! In a dizzying world of beauty products, trends, and treatments, skincare can get… well… overwhelming. In addition to being a licensed Master Esthetician of…
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How many episodes does The Porecast have?
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A digestible conversation about skincare-related topics, including trends, treatments, ingredients and products, with veteran Master Esthetician.
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The Porecast is created and hosted by Carly Harmsen.
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