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.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Elana Drell Szyfer, president of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and one of the most influential leaders in the global beauty industry. With more than three decades of experience spanning companies like Chanel, L’Oréal, Avon, Estée Lauder, and RéVive, Elana offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how careers in beauty evolve—and what it takes to navigate an in...
In this special episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Madhavi Gavini, founder of Droplette—one of the earliest science-forward brands featured on the show. What once felt like a radically different approach to skincare technology now feels increasingly relevant as the industry shifts toward biologics, regenerative ingredients, and delivery science. The conversation revisits Droplette’s origins and explore...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty industry veteran and product innovator Lorne Lucree to explore an unexpected frontier: allergy care. After decades helping shape iconic brands across L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Unilever Prestige, Lucree turned his attention to a category that had remained largely unchanged. What he discovered was striking—while skincare had evolved into a science-drive...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sabrina Fabi to examine how hormonal signaling actively shapes skin resilience, recovery, and structural integrity. This conversation moves beyond trend-driven skincare and into the biology that determines how skin functions at every stage of life.
Dr. Fabi emphasizes that skin constantly responds to hormonal shifts. Ch...
In this special installment of Skin Anarchy’s Lessons in Longevity series, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty industry pioneer Melisse Shaban for a conversation that bridges decades of brand leadership with the cutting edge of cellular science. From her early days at Revlon’s counter at Macy’s Herald Square to leading Aveda and The Body Shop — and later founding science-driven ventures like Virtue Labs and Aramore — Sh...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with longtime friend and beauty industry force Jaimee Holmes for an intimate conversation that marks a new chapter in her career—the launch of Fel. Known for shaping some of the most iconic products in prestige beauty, Holmes opens up about the personal experiences, creative pauses, and emotional clarity that ultimately led her to build something entirely her own.
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In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Steven Dayan, Dr. Sabrina Fabi, and Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur—key advisory voices behind AMWC Americas—for an inside look at why this meeting has become one of the most influential platforms shaping modern aesthetic medicine.
As an official media partner, Skin Anarchy and Dr. Ekta are part of the global conversations unfolding at AMWC Americas—conversations that...
In this Masterclass episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Dr. Barbara Paldus of Codex Labs for a compelling deep dive into integrative dermatology—a next-generation approach that treats skin not as a surface problem, but as a window into whole-body health.
This conversation reframes chronic skin issues through a systems lens, exploring how the gut, brain, immune system, hormones, and microbiomes continuous...
In the third installment of the Skin Anarchy and Timeline Masterclass, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brad Currier, Manager of Clinical Trials at Timeline, for a behind-the-scenes look at what real evidence in longevity science and skincare actually requires.
With a foundation in muscle physiology, exercise science, and aging research, Dr. Currier brings a performance-driven lens to longevity — reframing skin not as a ...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Tiffany Libby for a clear, science-forward conversation on supplements, cellular energy, and why NAD biology has become such a focal point in modern longevity discussions. As interest in “aging better” grows, this episode cuts through hype to explore what NAD optimization can—and cannot—realistically do for skin and whole-body health.
Dr. Libby brings a ra...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes Carolina Reis Oliveira and Alessandra Zonari, co-founders of OneSkin, for a rigorous, eye-opening conversation that reframes skincare as a true longevity intervention. Part of the Lessons in Longevity series, this episode asks a bold question: what if skin aging isn’t cosmetic at all—but cellular, systemic, and deeply biological?
OneSkin began not as a brand, but as...
In this Fragrance Friday episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Pissara Umavijani, founder and perfumer of Parfums Dusita, for a quietly powerful conversation about perfume as emotion, memory, and meaning. In an industry increasingly driven by trends and virality, Dusita stands apart as a house built on poetry, patience, and feeling.
Pissara shares her deeply personal journey—leaving Thailand to start over in Pa...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Yannis Alexandrides and Eva Alexandridis, the husband-and-wife team behind 111 Harley St. and 111SKIN, for a candid, science-forward conversation on regenerative aesthetics, protocol-based skincare, and what longevity really looks like when it’s rooted in medicine—not marketing.
111SKIN didn’t start as a beauty brand. It began in the operating room. Dr. Alex...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Natasha Denona for a rare, reflective conversation that traces the creative and philosophical roots of one of modern makeup’s most influential brands. Known for palettes that have become industry benchmarks, Natasha opens up about how her work has always been driven less by trends—and more by intention, education, and respect for the user.
Growing up between sc...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Denise Vasi, founder and creative force behind MAED, for a thoughtful conversation about building beauty with intention, patience, and care. Denise’s path into the industry began early—signed to Ford Models and immersed in on-set artistry long before social media shaped beauty culture. Those formative years, paired with memories of her grandmother’s at-home estheti...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michele Henry, founder and CEO of FACE FOUNDRIÉ, to explore how the facial industry is being quietly—but fundamentally—rewritten. What began as a personal frustration became a scalable solution: professional skincare that’s consistent, accessible, and designed for real life, not just special occasions.
After her third child, Michele found herself stuck be...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Smitha Rao—biotechnologist, longtime beauty innovator, and founder of Pareva Beauty—for a grounded, science-first conversation on what skin longevity actually means. Part of the Lessons in Longevity series, this episode challenges the tired idea of “anti-aging” and reframes skincare as long-term biological support rather than surface-level correction.
Wit...
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Alexes Hazen—board-certified plastic surgeon, microsurgery specialist, and founder of Zen Essentials—for a thoughtful conversation on skin health, ethical aesthetics, and why real results can never be separated from whole-body well-being. With a background that spans public health, global medicine, and some of the most technically demanding surgical train...
In this special episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with supermodel, actress, podcaster, and YSE Beauty founder Molly Sims for an intimate conversation on how beauty evolves, how confidence is built, and how skincare becomes smarter with age. Known for her iconic presence and unfiltered approach on Lipstick on the Rim, Molly opens up about the real experiences that shaped her philosophy — from hormonal acne...
In this powerful episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with one of the most influential minds in modern aesthetics, Dr. Steven Dayan — facial plastic surgeon, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and founder of XOMD Skincare. Together, they explore the deeper layers of beauty: the biology, the psychology, and the emotional resonance that shape how we see ourselves and others.
Dr. Dayan reflects on...
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