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Melanie Bender, Founding President of VERSED skincare, shares the journey that led to the creation of the industry favorite brand and talks about the company’s centralized vision of bringing accessibility and sustainability to the mass retail level.
Does Blue Light cause cancer? Read our new paper to find out!
Tune in to hear about our latest medical journal publication on if blue light is worth adding on extra sunscreen and also if it leads to melanoma skin cancers!
Women’s Day Special Ft. @BrownSkinDerm, Dr Adeline Kikam
Join us for a special Wednesday featuring a leading Lady in medicine Dr Adeline Kikam, D.O. Dr Kikam is well known for her work as @BrownSkinDerm and has been featured in numerous media publications.Dr Adeline Kikam shares her journey in medicine and does a deep dive into what the major differences between melanin rich vs non melanin skin types are, and how consumers can become better educated on such differences for optimal skin health and results.
The Science Behind Laser Treatments Featuring Dr. Daniel Belkin
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Dr. Daniel Belkin, a double board-certified dermatologist and laser expert, to break down the science behind laser treatments. From CO2 resurfacing to acne solutions and safe treatments for melanin-rich skin, Dr. Belkin demystifies how lasers work and what patients need to know before undergoing treatment.
Melissa Obeid, Founder of La Fervance Skincare
Melissa’s love affair with France was ignited whilst studying at The Paris Fashion Institute in the 90’s. She worked with the biggest names in the fashion world extending these experiences to senior fashion roles back in Australia, followed by a stellar career in high-level arts management. Melissa’s passion for clean beauty led her to initiate the development and commercialisation of a suite of Australian Made, 100% natural beauty products created under Proprietary brands sold nationwide.
E.375: Chemistry Of Scent & Fragrance Personalities Explained Ft. Veronique Gabai
In this exclusive episode (part of exclusive series with Master Perfumer, Veronique Gabai), we discuss the role of skin chemistry in how a fragrance reflects on each individual. Veronique explains the intricate nature of scent chemistry and also offers great perspective into how people should analyze the personality of a fragrance as they experience it on their skin.
Inside Indeed Labs and Their Innovative Solutions for Skin Health
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta engages with Dimitra Davidson, founder of Indeed Labs, to explore the brand's journey and its commitment to science-backed skincare solutions. Dimitra shares her transition from finance and luxury retail to skincare, driven by personal struggles with melasma and a desire for safe, effective treatments. This led to the creation of Indeed Labs in 2008, emphasizing ingredient integrity, accessibility, and consumer-centric innovation.
Aromatherapy Meets Psychoactive Perfumery: An Olfactory Revolution featuring Veronique Gabai
Join us for another very special fragrance Friday with the legend and Queen of perfumery, Veronique Gabai as she takes us on a journey of truly understanding the juncture of perfumery and its psychoactive potential, as she has been able to demonstrate with her revolutionary line AROMA and the three hallmark scents that make up the collection.
E.334: Veronique Gabai- Master Fragrance Expert: Exclusive Interview
Join us for a fragrance Friday series exclusive where we sit down with the Master of Scents, Veronique Gabai. Born in the Cote d’Azur, in Antibes, France, Veronique Gabai-Pinsky has more than 25 years of experience in the luxury, fashion, beauty and fragrance fields - with major successes as a brand builder. Working with companies such as L’Oréal, Vera Wang, and Giorgio Armani, where she was instrumental in the overall development of their fragrance businesses.
Uncover The Unique Needs of Melanin-Rich Skin with the Founders of Brownkind
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav speaks with Dr. Abhijit and Dr. Gauri Desai, the founders of Brownkind, a skincare brand designed specifically for melanin-rich skin. With years of experience in dermatology and pathology, the duo highlights the unique skincare needs of people of color and the gaps in the industry. They discuss how mainstream products often overlook concerns like hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, and dullness, which are the first signs of aging for darker skin tones, rather than wrinkles.
E.353: Synthetic Vs. Natural Fragrances 101 ft. Veronique Gabai
Join us for the first episode in a very special series taught by the iconic master of scents, Veronique Gabai. In this first chapter, Veronique discusses the differences between natural and synthetic components found in our beloved fragrances. The episode opens with an overview and finishes with an explanation of the technicalities we often don’t hear of as consumers.
Skincare For Melanin-Rich Skin Types 4, 5&6 Is Finally Here ! Ft. 4.5.6 Skin Founder, Noelly
.5.6 Skin, founded by Noelly Michoux, was born out of the equity gap in skincare research that values one group’s skin over another. 4.5.6 Skin stands with the undervalued. Noelly's lifetime struggle finding care for her pigment-rich skin isn’t her story alone – nearly 40% of the world gets how she feels.
Rethink How You Choose Fragrance With The Magic of AI Driven Recommendations ft. iRomaScents & Veronique Gabai
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta dives into the future of fragrance with the founders of iRomaScents, Avner Gal and Erin Berry, and celebrated perfumer Veronique Gabai. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we discover and connect with scent—bringing personalization and clarity to an industry long defined by overwhelm and subjectivity.
E.382: Venture Capital’s Leading Lady, Tina Bou-Saba, Explains Beauty Brand Funding
Tina Bou-Saba is Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at Verity Venture Partners, an early-stage consumer-focused investment firm. Verity Venture Partners invests in purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of great consumer companies, including emerging brands and the technologies that enable them. Tina has been actively investing since 2016 through CXT Investments, her personal investment vehicle, with a focus on beauty, personal care, health and wellness, e-commerce, and enabling technology.
Melissa Sansone, Vice President of SEEN Group
Melissa Sansone is currently the Vice President of SEEN Group, a communications agency with offices in NY and London with a deep-rooted specialism in beauty, rostering clients such as Byredo, Tatcha, Westman Atelier, Shen Beauty, CND, Pai Skincare, Frank Body, Klorane, Avene and Omorovicza to name a few. As a dedicated and passionate public relations professional, Melissa’s multi-faceted expertise includes client strategy and service, influencer marketing, media relations, event execution, consumer behavior, international distribution, product development and brand partnerships.
Debunking Fragrance Myths W/ The Queen Of Scent, Veronique Gabai- E.425
Join Veronique Gabai and Ekta for a discussion about some of the most common myths and misconceptions that exist in the minds of fragrance fans. The conversation does a deep dive into not only the popular opinions/ views around this niche of the beauty and fashion industries, but also sheds insight into the historical relevance of where such misinformation stemmed from over the centuries.
E.390: How Does Fragrance Impact Culture & Vice Versa w/ Veronique Gabai - Masterclass Series
Join Veronique Gabai and Ekta for a discussion around the role of culture in fragrance as we know it today. The conversation does a deep dive into not only the popular culture around this niche of the beauty and fashion industries, but also sheds insight into the historical relevance of cultures as they have evolved into the norms present globally around the use of scent in day to day life, today.