Skin Anarchy
Skin Anarchy is where beauty meets curiosity and science. Hosted by Dr. Ekta, this podcast dives deep into the behind-the-scenes world of beauty, uncovering the stories, trends, and innovations shaping skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and more. Featuring candid conversations with industry pioneers, we explore the art and science behind beauty with passion and purpose. Join the revolution on Instagram @skincareanarchy and discover the beauty world like never before. (Not legal or medical advice, all views expressed are non-legal and non-medical opinions.)
Episodes
797 episodes
What It Means to Become the Face of Sephora with Marjan Tabibzada
Content creator Marjan Tabibzada joins Skin Anarchy to talk about building a career with no blueprint: her start at the MAC counter, representing brown and Middle Eastern women in beauty and fashion, surviving online hate, vetting brand deals h...
Building Mielle: Purpose Before Profit with Monique Rodriguez
Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, joins Skin Anarchy to trace her path from labor and delivery nurse to textured hair care leader: bootstrapping through millions in debt, protecting the brand's DNA through the P&G acqui...
Science Of Skin 2026 - Explained & Winners
Ever wondered what it takes for a skincare brand to win a prestigious award? In this episode, we spotlight the 2026 Science of Skin awards, where innovation and science-backed formulations reign supreme. The Science of Skin Awards, ...
How Bioelectricity Shapes Skin Health with David Suzuki of Bio-Therapeutic
David Suzuki, founder and CEO of Bio-Therapeutic, explains frequency specific microcurrent: how it stimulates the mitochondria, why ATP decline drives aging, and what the clinical data shows.What is Bio-Therapeutic?A second...
The Science of Building Great Beauty Brands with Chris Hobson of Rare Beauty Brands
Chris Hobson, CEO of Rare Beauty Brands, home to Patchology and Kate Somerville, breaks down the business of beauty: the insight that turned Old Spice around, what it now costs to build a brand, how to handle dupes, and the metrics founders sho...
Before Barrier Repair Was a Trend with Catherine D'Aragon of First Aid Beauty
Catherine D'Aragon, CEO of First Aid Beauty, joins Skin Anarchy to discuss how the brand built its barrier science foundation years before barrier repair became a trend, why it develops products around problems instead of buzzy ingredients, how...
Cutting Through the Noise: Dr. Muneeb Shah Debunks Skincare's Biggest Trends
Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah returns to Skin Anarchy to break down what actually works in skincare, how GLP-1 medications affect the skin, the truth about trending ingredients, and how to spot credible science communication online. Below are t...
The Evolution of Clean Beauty with Abbott Stark of OGEE
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Abbott Stark, co-founder of OGEE, to explore one of the beauty industry's biggest questions: can clean beauty truly deliver luxury performance? Drawing from decades of prod...
Scalp Health, Hair Growth, and the Future of Hair Care with Dr. Aamna Adel of Rhute
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Aamna Adel to explore a topic that has long been overshadowed in beauty conversations: scalp health. While consumers often focus on the visible aspects of hair, Dr. Ade...
The Missing Conversation in Exosome Science with Andrew Ignatow and John Borja of Exocellure
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Andrew Ignatow, CEO of Exocellure, and John Borja, Chief Technology of Exocellure. They deep dive into one of the most rapidly evolving—and frequently misunderstood—areas o...
The Discovery That Changed Aesthetic Medicine with Dr. Jean Carruthers
In this special episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Jean Carruthers MD, FRCSC, FRC(Ophth), the pioneer of cosmetic botox, world Renowned cosmetic surgeon & award winning researcher. What began as an unexpecte...
The Meaning of Modern Ayurveda in Skincare featuring Pritika Swarup of Prakti
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Pritika Swarup, founder of Prakti, for a conversation that explores the intersection of Ayurveda, modern skincare, and cultural authenticity. More than a discussion about p...
Regenerative Medicine Meets Aesthetic Surgery with Dr. Michelle Lee of Dr. 90210
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and Dr. 90210 physician Dr. Michelle Lee for a thoughtful conversation about beauty, body image, and the future of aesthetic medicine...
Building a Category Then Challenging It: Alli Webb’s New Vision for Hair
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Alli Webb, the founder of Drybar and creator of Messy, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolving relationship people have with their ha...
From Fertility Struggles to Skincare Innovation: The Power of Peptides Ft. Whitney Kendrick of Routine Skin
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Ekta sits down with Whitney Kendrick, founder and CEO of Routine Skin and co-founder of Soma, for an insightful conversation about peptides, regenerative skincare, and the evolving connection between skin health...
The Exosome Question with David Panter of RadiantXO
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with David Panter, founder and CEO of RadiantXO, for a conversation that cuts through one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—areas of modern skincare: regenerative scien...
The Science Behind Effective Skincare with Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof of DRMTLGY
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with DRMTLGY co-founders Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof for a conversation that cuts through one of the beauty industry’s biggest misconceptions: that great skincare is define...
Why Kindness Belongs in the Longevity Conversation with Dr. Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802
In this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge to explore the story behind Beekman 1802—and how a simple act of kindness unexpectedly became the foundation for one of the most beloved b...
Burnout, Boundaries, and Returning to Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant
In this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with psychologist, author, and trauma expert Dr. Thema Bryant for a conversation about healing, identity, and the emotional patterns that quietly shape the way...
The Science Behind White Cast and Sunscreen Inclusivity with AJ Addae
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, award-winning cosmetic chemist and clinical researcher AJ Addae joins Dr. Ekta Yadav for a science-driven conversation that challenges one of skincare’s biggest blind spots: why sunscreen still fails so...
Precision Care for Acne and Eczema with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in skincare today: the microbiome. While the term has become a marketing staple, this conversation re...
From Finance Bro to Beauty Guru Featuring Aditya Madiraju
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Aditya Madiraju for a conversation that moves far beyond beauty tutorials and social media trends. What unfolds is a thoughtful discussion about identity, representation, c...
Building Beauty for Melanin-Rich Skin with Sabrina Dhowre Elba of S’ABLE LABS
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Sabrina Dhowre Elba for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the deeper question of what it actually means to build a beauty brand today. What unfolds is a th...
How Lash Care Became Its Own Category With Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff of RevitaLash Cosmetics
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michael Brinkenhoff, M.D., Founder and CEO of RevitaLash Cosmetics, to explore the deeply personal story behind one of the most recognizable names in lash care. What began as a priv...
What “Efficacy” Actually Means in Skincare with Jack Jia of Musely
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jack Jia of Musely to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in beauty: efficacy. In a market flooded with promises, this conversation cuts through the noise to ask a m...
