Dr Anjali Mahto Answers Your Most Pressing Skincare Concerns

In Episode 8, Talking Points is with consultant dermatologist and author Dr Anjali Mahto. She provides expert answers to skincare questions around numerous issues including acne, pigmentation and sunscreen. She also explains why hydroquinone, known predominantly as a skin bleaching agent, isn’t as controversial as you might think.

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Welcome To On Reflection Episode Seven

In this week’s show, Phoebe McDowell, Assistant Editor at the BURO 24/7 discusses Emma Corrin baring armpit hair on the cover of Glamour UK, the rise of Period Poverty and the meaning of Self Care. In Praise Of … is Murad’s Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum. (Sign up to our newsletter for an exclusive 25% of Murad Skincare on murad.co.uk (T&C apply) and the Gen Z founders of Topicals, the hyped up brand rebranding the treatment of stigmatised skin conditions, share their experiences of raising money as young women of colour, systemic racism and launching a brand in a pandemic.

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Meet the Gen Z founders of 2020’s Hottest Skincare Brand

In Episode 7, Talking Points is with Claudia Teng and Olamide Olowe, the founders and CEOs of Topicals, a revolutionary new skin care company elevating the treatment of stigmatized skin conditions. They share how they launched a brand in the middle of a pandemic, the misogyny, ageism and racism they faced when raising finance and why they want to change how the world sees skin.

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Welcome To On Reflection Episode Six

In this week’s show, Tamison O’Connor, Senior Associate Reporter at the Business of Fashion discusses Kamala Harris, politics and beauty, the sustainability problem and the death of the manicure. In Praise Of … is Sunday Riley’s Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence and the award winning journalist and author Alice Hart Davis joins me to discuss her new book , The Tweakment Guide: Start With Skincare and ageing and ageism and skincare basics

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Welcome To On Reflection Episode Five

In this week’s show, Jessica DeFino, Journalist and Beauty Columnist at Teen Vogue discusses why we need to stop using so many beauty products, the role of skin lightening products in colorism and the link between white supremacy, capitalism and global beauty standards. In Praise Of… is Paula’s Choice ‘ 20% Niacinamide Treatment and the no nonsense skincare expert Dr Sam Bunting joins me to discuss everything you need to know about Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and Retinol.

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Welcome To On Reflection Episode Four

In this week’s show, Phoebe McDowell, Assistant Editor at BURO 24 discusses Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez using make up in the corridors of politics and questions why women in broadcasting are subject to 'lookism' In Praise Of…. is Kate Somerville’s DeliKate Recovery Cream and the journalist and Season Zine founder Felicia Pennant joins me to discuss Emma Dabiri's powerful new documentary Hair Power, Me and My Afro.

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