Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week's guest is someone we have been wanting to get on the mics for quite some time. Today, we have Delicate Matter Beauty founder, Annecy Anastasi, also known as "The Acne Gal" on TikTok, with us to talk all things acne & rosacea safe beauty. Annecy opens up about her personal skin journey, what actually moved the needle in her healing beyond skincare, and how her experience navigating acne and rosacea led her to spot a gap in the beauty market and fill it herself.

We get into the truth about noncomedogenic makeup, what the beauty industry isn't telling you as a consumer, how to build an acne safe routine that actually performs, and everything that went into formulating Delicate Matter's debut skin tint. This one is packed with honest conversations, ingredient talk, and so much inspo for anyone who has ever felt like the beauty industry wasn't made for their skin.

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Nearly 1 in 4 couples are now planning skincare and aesthetic treatments before their wedding, and for good reason. Between engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette trips, and a photographer following you for 12 hours on your wedding day, your skin has never had more work to do. In The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp with Kim, our lead bridal esthetician breaks down exactly what brides need to know to get their skin camera-ready for every moment of the bridal season, not just the wedding day itself. We get into the ideal wedding skincare timeline from 12 months out all the way to the week of the wedding, what a Pacific Touch bridal consultation looks like from day one, how to handle an active acne flare-up when you are in the middle of bridal prep, where esthetic treatments end and medical aesthetics like Botox, fillers and lasers begin, and how to navigate all of it without overwhelming your skin or your budget. Plus, Kim shares the single most important thing any bride can do for her skin, even if she can only commit to one thing. If you are searching for wedding skincare advice, a bridal facial treatment plan, or just wondering where to even start, The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp with Kim is the episode for you.

Ready to start your bridal skincare journey? Book your Lighten and Brighten Facial ⁠here⁠

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As mentioned in this episode, read the full New York Times article on bridal skincare trends here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/style/bridal-wedding-skincare-aesthetic-treatments-injectibles-lasers.html

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

While Nichola is back from Spring Break and Mary is in Italy this week, we are excited to bring you a rapid fire Q&A in honor of Nichola's birthday!

We cover dating with acne and how to actually feel good in your skin, the summer skincare advice that is honestly BS, and whether you really need to swap your moisturizer for the new season. Nichola also breaks down how to pick the right vitamin C, her real thoughts on blotting sheets, how much sunscreen you actually need (chest included!), and the most minimal travel routine you can get away with.

Plus, we get into spring supplement swaps, and Nichola gives her honest take on Alix Earle's new skincare line, Reale Actives. This one is packed.

For a limited time: Book the $200 Pacific Touch Method Facial

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

She's back! We're so excited to welcome Diana Orchant MS, RD from @do.nutrition for her second time on the podcast and this time, we go even deeper.

In this episode, Diana picks up where we left off and dives further into hormonal imbalances and exactly how they show up as acne, including what your DUTCH test results actually mean for your skin.

We also break down the role the liver plays in clearing acne, what histamine intolerance is and why it keeps coming up in the treatment room, supplement myths (yes, we're talking biotin!), and Diana's honest professional take on GLP-1s like Ozempic and how they can affect acne.

If you loved Part 1, you do not want to miss this one. So much good info!

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!!

Today's episode is incredibly special, as things are coming full circle. We are SO grateful to have our dear friend and long time Pacific Touch client, Elizabeth Endres-Orrigo!

Elizabeth, host of The Wellness Process Podcast, shares it all:

→ the highs, the lows, the lessons, and everything in between, including:

→ How she found Pacific Touch (and what kept her coming back)

→ The triggers that impacted her skin

→ What she would do differently if she could start over

→ Navigating dating, career, and life while struggling with acne

→ The disconnect between “doing everything right”… and still breaking out

→ Nervous system regulation + the role it plays in healing

→ And yes… the “woo woo” side of things

Elizabeth also shares how everything in her life → relationships, career, lifestyle ← began to click into place during this phase…

A mix of divine timing, deep inner work, and a few brave trust falls along the way.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… and your skin still isn’t cooperating, this conversation is going to hit home for you.

This recording was one to remember. Let us know your favorite parts in the comments!

Follow Elizabeth: @thewellnessprocesspod

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Estheticians love it and clients hate it. On this week on the podcast, we are back with a part two for our most controversial topic in the acne healing space: purging.

We’re breaking down exactly what’s happening in the skin during a purge, why congestion comes to the surface all at once, and how to confidently tell the difference between a true purge and a breakout that’s being triggered by your routine. We also get into the real timeline, how long purging actually lasts, why it can show up in areas you’ve never broken out before, and whether it’s possible to purge more than once.

A major focus of this episode is what happens when coming off acne suppressants like spironolactone, birth control, antibiotics, or Accutane. We talk about why these clients often experience a more intense or prolonged purge, think “starving the skin”, how hormones and the skin microbiome play a role, and whether it’s better to come off these treatments slowly or go cold turkey.

We also cover the products and ingredients most likely to stimulate a purge, how to know if your routine is actually helping versus hindering your progress, and the big question, is it possible to heal acne without going through a purge at all?

And if you’re currently in it, we’ve got you. We walk through a real life POV of being in the middle of a purge, what to do, how to support your skin, signs that things are improving, and how long to stay the course before reassessing. Plus, what we tell our clients when they feel like giving up.

Listen to Purging 101: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jeXB4jqeZWXv1vg2FzmwL?si=yMpeLviSTwmmyTZv4QBdAg

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Mary recently had a flare-up around her chin/jawline area about 7-10 days before her period, which led her to think... is this hormonal?

In this episode, Nichola breaks down the truth about hormone-driven acne: from the biggest misconceptions to what’s actually happening inside the body. We get into why so many women in their late 20s and 30s suddenly start experiencing breakouts, and whether “hormonal acne” is as common as it seems.

We also unpack the key hormones at play, the difference between stress-related breakouts and insulin-driven acne, and why these patterns often show up along the chin and jawline.

If you’ve ever felt like your acne is cyclical, stubborn, or confusing — this episode will help you understand what your skin is trying to tell you, and what to do next.

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

I am sure many of you have scrolled through your FYP, saw a video about a new skincare product on the market and thought: "should I do that!?"

In today's episode, Mamabear Nichola breaks down some of the biggest skincare trends of 2026 and shares how those trends may be impacting your skin.

We cover everything from the viral popularity of under-eye masks and lip masks (including the Rhode lip treatment craze) to the growing interest in peptide and collagen-supporting products as weight-loss drugs become more common. Nichola also explains the shift from “glass skin” to the newer “high-rise skin” trend and why the industry is moving away from hyper-shiny skin toward healthier, more balanced complexions.

We also dive into the rise of regenerative aesthetics—like exosomes, stem cell skincare, growth factors, peptides, and PDRN (often called the “salmon facial”)—and whether these treatments are truly revolutionary or simply the latest buzzwords.

Other topics we unpack include the renewed focus on skin barrier repair, the role of microbiome testing, the boom in at-home facial devices like LED masks and radiofrequency tools, and whether exfoliation pads are doing more harm than good.

Book your Pacific Touch Method Facial: https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_fa0b0838-72cb-44ff-9a62-588d8e63ce5c&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT

Happy Tuesday STT Fam!

This week's episode is for the acne prone girls on TikTok who see someone shaving their face and think... can I do that?!

Dermaplaning is a hot topic in the aesthetics industry. While a lot of practitioners swear by it, facial hair removal can also do more harm than good.

In this week's episode, Nichola uses her 16 year acne specialist experience to break down the do's and don'ts of dermaplaning, plus:

• Why you might experience a breakout post-dermaplaning
• Debunking facial shaving myths
• Best practices if you do decide to dermaplane
• The dangers of dermaplanning, even if you are clear

And more!

Shop Nichola's product recommendations here: https://pacifictouchnyc.com/collections/all

Happy Tuesday, PT Fam!

One of our most asked questions, especially when clearing skin holistically, is what we do about acne scarring. There are so many myths about scarring and in this episode Nichola finally debunks them.

You’ll also learn  ⤵️

→ The different types of acne scars (and what’s actually happening under the surface)

→ Why suppressing acne isn’t the answer to preventing scarring

→ Why tanning absolutely will not fix those marks

→ And why microneedling is my go-to

Plus, I’ll share my honest thoughts on lasers (why they can be hit-or-miss) and how we approach acne scarring at Pacific Touch.

We also announce a special giveaway for a change for you to meet Nichola "In The Treatment Room" -- you don't want to miss!

Learn more about our Lighten & Brighten treatment (existing PT clients only): https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_5f52087c-37a5-448b-8117-3e5f1534df35&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT