Explore every episode of the podcast That Healthy Skin Girl Podcast

In this episode, we’re exploring the powerful role social media now plays in the skincare industry. From skinfluencers and viral trends to clever marketing, filters, and AI-generated perfection, we’ll discuss how online content is shaping the way consumers view their skin.

We’ll look at the difference between education and fear-based marketing, why so many people feel overwhelmed by conflicting skincare advice, and how unrealistic beauty standards - such as the pursuit of ‘glass skin’ can affect expectations and skin confidence.

Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to separate fact from fiction and why healthy skin should always be the goal - not filtered perfection.

Perimenopause can change your skin in ways you don’t expect – from dryness and sensitivity to breakouts, pigmentation and accelerated aging. In this episode, we unpack what hormonal changes during perimenopause actually do to the SKIN, while your usual products may stop working, and how to support your SKIN through this stage without overloading it with harsh actives. Because your skin isn’t failing – it’s changing, and it needs a different kind of support.

Healthy ageing skin isn’t about using more products or stronger actives. In this episode we break down the three things that actually matter most; skin barrier support and hydration, UV and blue light protection, and introducing actives only when your skin is healthy and ready. Most people skip straight to strong anti-aging ingredients but without the right foundations this can damage your skin barrier increase inflammation and actually accelerate skin ageing.

Collagen is essential for firm, healthy skin - but everyday habits could be breaking it down faster than you think. In this episode we explore how UV exposure, over exfoliating, stress, poor sleep, low protein, nutrient deficiency, sugar, alcohol and even hot showers can impact your skins structure. Learn what’s really accelerating skin ageing and how to better support your skin long term. Because healthy skin isn’t about doing more, it’s about protecting what you have.

Still dealing with breakouts in your 30’s or 40’s? You’re not alone, and it’s not the same as teenage acne. In this episode, we explore the real reason adult skin breaks out, from hormones and stress to skin barrier damage and over treating. You’ll learn why harsh products often make things worse and what your skin actually needs to feel calm and balanced. Because clear skin isn’t about fighting breakouts, it’s about understanding them.

Anti-ageing is one of the most over used terms in skincare - but it’s not a strategy. In this episode, we unpack why the anti-ageing mindset can actually harm your skin, how over-exfoliating and harsh active damage to skin barrier, and why this can accelerate visible ageing. We also explore what ageing well really means and how to support your skin for long-term health. Because great skin isn’t about fighting time, it’s about working with it.

My daughter has wanted to record an episode for soooooo long so what better time than whilst I’m away in Copenhagen competing at Hyrox!

We often hear about powerful skincare ingredients like Retinol, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid but what many people don’t realise is that the ingredient itself is only part of the story. In this episode we’re e’re talking about something that can completely change how you understand skincare: formulation

Two products can content the same ingredient and deliver completely different results. Why? Because how ingredients are combined, stabilised and delivered into the skin matters just as much as the ingredient itself.

In the episode, we discuss:

• ​What a skincare formulation actually is
• ​Why ingredients alone don’t guarantee results
• ​Why some products irritate the skin while others support it
• ​How formulations affects ingredient stability and penetration
• ​Why good skincare supports the skin barrier rather than overwhelming it

Understanding formulation helps you choose skincare more intelligently rather than just chasing trending ingredients.

Because great skincare isn’t just about what’s in the bottle…… it’s about how it designed to work with your skin

Retinol is often called the gold standard for healthy, glowing, age, defying skin but using it incorrectly can leave your skin irritated and inflamed. In this episode I breakdown what vitamin A actually is why it’s important for skin health and how to introduce it safely and gradually for long-term results. We’ll also talk about the importance of protecting your skin barrier on why a step-up approach makes all the difference. If you’ve been unsure about starting retinol this episode is for you.

If your skin feels dry, reactive, tight or unpredictable, your skin barrier could be the missing piece. In this episode I explain what the skin barrier actually is, why it becomes more fragile after 35 and how to tell if yours is compromised. I share simple practical steps to repair and strengthen it from gentle cleansing and vitamin A to lifestyle support so your skin can feel calm, resilient and glowing again.

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Healthy skin isn’t just about what you apply. It’s also influenced by what’s happening internally. In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between gut health and skin health, including how overly processed foods, excess sugar and chronic stress can contribute to inflammation, breakouts, sensitivity and premature ageing. You’ll learn simple realistic ways to support your gut, so your skin can feel calmer, stronger, and more balanced from the outside.

If your skincare routine suddenly stopped working you’re not imagining it - and you’re not doing anything wrong.

In this episode, we talk about why skin starts to feel different after 35 and what’s really happening beneath the surface. From changes in hydration and barrier function to the role hormones play, this episode breaks down why the products that once worked may no longer feel effective.

We will also talk about the biggest skincare mistake women make at this stage - doing more instead of supporting the skin - and what your skin actually needs to stay healthy and age well.

This episode sets the foundation for simplifying your skincare, letting go of trends and learning how to care for your skin with confidence.

Before we dive into skincare education, I wanted to start by sharing a little about me and why this podcast exists.

In this short introductory episode, I talk about my own skin journey - from dealing with chronic inflammation, pigmentation, premature ageing and constant breakouts to having very little confidence in my skin and never leaving the house without make-up.

I share how taking a more holistic approach - supporting my skin externally while also focusing on gut health and diet - completely changed the way I care for my skin and shaped how I help other women today.

This episode is an honest introduction to my approach to skincare why I focus on skin health over trends and what you can expect from That Healthy Skin Girl Podcast.

A short introduction to the That Healthy Skin Girl Podcast - a skincare podcast for women over 35 who want to understand what their skin needs to stay healthy and age well without the confusion or overwhelm.