Skin Talk Tuesday

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

It's a solo one this week while Nichola is away on vacation. Mary is getting into something real: the acne flare up she experienced last week, what triggered it (hello, wedding season and travel chaos), and the exact toolkit she used to calm things down fast.

She breaks down her full routine reset, including switching to the Ruby Cleanser, leaning on the Mandelic + Fusion, using the Clear and Calm Mask almost daily, icing, red light therapy, and stripping back to one targeted active instead of layering too much. Plus the supplement side of things (zinc, cod liver oil, probiotics) and why staying consistent with facials made all the difference this time around.

The big takeaway: a strong skin barrier is what helps you bounce back fast when a flare up hits. Hydrated skin heals.

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

If you have ever assumed that clearing your skin requires regular facials, this episode is going to change your mind. This week, Mary and Nichola break down what the Pacific Touch Method actually looks like outside the treatment room, and why everything you do at home between appointments matters more than most people realize.

They get into what a virtual consultation with Pacific Touch looks like from start to finish, how Nichola approaches a new client she has never met in person, and what she is actually looking for when she reads a skin health intake. Plus, the lifestyle factors that come up again and again with virtual clients, from blood sugar management to pore clogging ingredients hiding in plain sight, and why getting those basics right can move the needle faster than any product.

Whether you are not local to New York, cannot commit to regular facials right now, or are just starting to figure out what your skin actually needs, this one is for you. The PT Method works from anywhere. This episode shows you how.

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week Nichola and Mary are diving into one of the most requested summer topics: SPF and acne-prone skin.

From mineral vs. chemical sunscreen and the white cast conversation, to why so many formulas get a bad rep for breaking people out, plus the truth behind the "sun clears my acne" myth that will not die. Nichola also breaks down the FDA's recent approval of a new UV filter ingredient, what it means for acne-safe formulations in the US, and her go-to SPF recommendations for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Plus, her one non-negotiable for keeping your skin on track this summer, whether you're in the Hamptons, on a plane, or just trying to survive the heat. This one is packed.

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week we are getting into something that is honestly the underbelly of so much of what we talk about on this podcast... nervous system regulation. And more specifically, what it actually has to do with your skin.

Nicola breaks down how a dysregulated nervous system triggers inflammation, ramps up oil production, and sends your skin into full overdrive. Plus, why stress is not always the enemy (yes, really) and what happens in your body when it tips out of balance.

We also get into:

• Why 80% of PT skin health intakes mark stress as high... and why working out might not be the fix you think it is
• The direct AND indirect ways stress leads to breakouts
• What Nicola actually feels on the facial table when a client's nervous system is dysregulated
• Why our digital habits are a bigger deal than we want to admit
• Practical ways to start calming your system down without overhauling your entire life

If you've been doing everything right and still breaking out, this one might be the missing piece. As always, tag us, share with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave us a five star review if you're loving the pod!

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Our baby has officially arrived.

The very first Pacific Touch product, the PT Clear and Calm biocellulose sheet mask, is OUT and we are riding this high together. In today's episode we pull back the curtain on all of it.

The origin story (spoiler: it started with a Belmondo and a "what if"), the formulation, the ingredients doing the actual work (Manuka honey!! a peptide that brings down reactivity like nothing else!! licorice root!! calendula!!), and yes... the typo. We are airing our laundry. We put our foot down, we reprinted, and we are SO glad we did.

We also get into who this mask is really for, why biocellulose is a non-negotiable, and how to get the most out of every last drop of serum in the packet. If you have been here for the journey, this one is for you.

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Summer is HERE, and we are calling in the era of sexy summer skin. On today's episode, Nichola breaks down everything you need to know to transition your routine into the warmer months... from editing down your winter hydration layers, to keeping your acne-fighting actives in rotation (yes, even when it's hot).

We get into the great SPF debate (spoiler: acne-prone people, we need to talk), what a gel moisturizer actually does to your skin barrier, and why the whole "my skin is better in summer" thing is kind of a myth. Plus, Nichola's protocol for a long day in the sun, lycopene loading post-beach, and her thoughts on the baseball hat situation.

We close it out with a rapid fire round covering SPF 30 vs 50, retinol in summer (the real answer), Lift and Glow vs Lighten and Brighten, mineral vs chemical, and more.

PLUS... our Clear and Calm sheet masks are officially launching next week, June 2nd. You all are going to fall in LOVE!

Tag us in your PT mask moments this summer. Let's make it a thing.

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

This week, Nichola and I are getting into fungal acne. And I mean really getting into it. Because I cannot tell you how many times we see clients who have been treating the wrong thing for months (sometimes years) without knowing it.

We cover:✨ What Malassezia folliculitis actually is and why "fungal acne" is a bit of a misnomer✨ The visual clues that separate it from regular acne✨ Why the dandruff shampoo hack all over social actually makes things worse, not better✨ Whether cleansing oils really cause fungal acne (Nichola's answer will surprise you, and it involves a petri dish)✨ The connection between antibiotics prescribed for acne and yeast overgrowth✨ What the PT routine looks like for treating it, including where Sieve Microbiome Balancing Serum and Eruption Emulsion come in✨ Why summer is prime season for it and how to stay ahead of it✨ When it makes sense to see a dermatologist, and what to do after the quick fix✨ And whether it can come back (it can, but a strong barrier is your best defence)

Nichola breaks it all down the way only she can. This one is packed!!📲 Book a Pacific Touch Method Facial🔗 Find us: @pacifictouchnyc | @skintalktuesdaypodcast

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

K-beauty is everywhere right now, and if you have acne-prone skin you have probably wondered whether it is actually for you. In this episode, Mary sits down with Nichola to give an honest, unfiltered take on the Korean skincare craze. They cover where the wave is really coming from, whether 10-step routines are necessary or just brilliant marketing, and what Korean brands are genuinely doing better than the West. Nichola shares why she thinks the K-beauty fixation will eventually swing like every trend before it, and why that does not mean you should ignore it entirely.

They dig into the real differences between a K-beauty routine and an acne-prone routine, why Korean skincare is largely focused on pigmentation and hydration rather than acne treatment, and what that means for anyone shopping the trend with breakout-prone skin. Nichola also explains why "non-comedogenic" claims mean nothing, what to actually look for on an ingredient deck, and why fragrance and citrus oil extracts are your first red flag.

Plus, the episode wraps with a rapid fire Worth It or Skip It on the biggest K-beauty trends right now, including glass skin, slugging, pimple patches, LED masks, double cleansing and more.

In this episode:

• The K-Beauty craze: is it here to stay?
• Is Korean skincare actually formulated for western and acne-prone skin?
• The real reason less is more, and when more is actually strategic
• What to check on the ingredient deck before you buy anything
• Fragrance, citrus oils and the ingredients to avoid
• How Pacific Touch brought the best of K-beauty into the Lift and Glow facial
• Worth It or Skip It: glass skin, slugging, pimple patches, LED masks, sheet masks and more

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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!

Taylor Fazio, Registered Dietitian and Wellness Advisor at The Lanby, is joining us for one of our most honest and packed conversations to date. And yes, she is also a Pacific Touch client, so she knows firsthand what it feels like to be on both sides of the healing journey.

Taylor opens up about her own skin story, including years of harsh acids, tretinoin that she went rogue with, zero sunscreen and a barrier that was completely broken down before she found Pacific Touch. She shares what changed, what she learned from Kim, and why staying consistent was the biggest unlock of her entire healing process.

From there, we get into the gut and nutrition side of skin health: what an ideal skin optimized day of eating actually looks like, her honest stance on intermittent fasting and how blood sugar plays a bigger role in your skin than most people realize.

We break down the electrolyte conversation, including which ones Taylor actually recommends, which popular ones she would skip and who they are really designed for. We also get into probiotics and why the wrong strain at the wrong time can make things worse, not better.

Then we get into prenatal vitamins, and Taylor does not hold back. She explains what to actually look for in a prenatal, which brands she trusts and why, and what she wishes more women knew about the most nutrient demanding time of their lives. We also touch on what it looks like to support someone coming off the pill and why postpartum is one of the most overlooked windows in women's health.

We close out with a rapid fire wellness round that you will not want to skip.

If you have ever felt like your skin is trying to tell you something, this one is for you.

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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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