Microneedling is one of those treatments that can create incredible change in the skin, but only when it’s truly understood. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens beneath the surface: the three healing phases, how collagen is rebuilt, why pigmentation and scars respond so well, and why it’s not just about the treatment itself but everything that surrounds it.

I’ll also talk about why I take a holistic approach, how timing, preparation and aftercare shape your results, and why the right skincare matters just as much as the needling itself.

For those of you who want to explore barrier-supportive, microbiome-friendly skincare for pre- and post-microneedling, you can learn more at skinfrequency.co.

Exfoliation promises smoother, brighter skin but how do you know when it’s helping and when it’s too much?

In this episode, we look at the skin’s natural renewal process, the role of the acid mantle, microbiome, and barrier, and how common routines like peels or foaming cleansers can shift the balance. You’ll also learn a gentler approach that works for every age, because it’s built around how skin is designed to function.

Explore holistic, microbiome-friendly products designed with this philosophy at skinfrequency.co

Hyaluronic acid is everywhere, serums, creams, masks, even cleansers. It’s marketed as the ultimate solution for hydration. But does it actually deliver? In this episode, I unpack the three main issues with topical HA: how it interacts with your environment, why molecule size changes its benefits, and why it often only hydrates on the surface instead of deeper down.

We’ll also explore a different approach, one that protects your barrier, supports your skin’s natural hydration systems, and works with your biology rather than against it. From oil cleansing to antioxidants, to the ways nutrition and lifestyle play a role, this episode is about rethinking hydration in a more holistic way.

For skin-compatible products designed with this philosophy in mind, visit skinfrequency.co.

Ever wonder if your skincare is truly unique? This episode pulls back the curtain on how most products are actually made and why so many “different” brands are using the exact same formulas.

To explore and purchase our custom formulations visit skinfrequency.ca

This episode is a look back at my own path, what started in the drugstore skincare aisle as a preteen, and took me through dermatology offices, medical spas, holistic practice, and ultimately into formulating my own line.

It’s about the breaking point that made me stop chasing fixes and start listening to the skin instead.

If you’ve ever felt confused, let down, or disconnected by the industry’s version of beauty, I think you’ll relate.

Learn more or explore the formulas I created from this journey at skinfrequency.co.

What happens when we stop trying to fix the skin and start listening to it?

This is Skin Freqs a podcast about looking closer.

I’m Summer, an esthetician, holistic facialist, and formulator with over 20 years of experience.

Here, we pull back the curtain on the beauty industry and explore what truly supports the skin. through connection, curiosity, and a deeper kind of care.

For practitioners and conscious consumers alike, this is a space for honest conversations and new ways of seeing.

I’m so glad you’re here.