The Grace Edit

Skincare is reaching children younger than ever, but is the answer to tell them to stay away from it completely - or to teach them how to make better choices?

In this episode of The Grace Edit, Terri Grace sits down with Vanessa from Tremeadow Beaute to discuss the growing conversation around skincare for children and tweens.

Vanessa shares the story behind her skincare education workshops for young people, what children are actually asking about their skin, and why she believes education needs to start before problematic skin, misinformation and unsuitable product choices become an issue.

Terri and Vanessa discuss the influence of parents, beauty marketing and social media, the difference between age-appropriate skincare and unnecessary actives, puberty and changing skin, SPF, product ingredients, confidence and the important role professional skin therapists can play in guiding families.

They also explore a bigger question for the professional beauty industry: rather than trying to stop young people from becoming interested in skincare, could education be the space we need to own?

Hosted by Terri Grace
Guest: Vanessa, Tremeadow Beaute

The Grace Edit is a podcast by Grace Beauty exploring the conversations, education and ideas shaping the professional beauty industry.

LED light therapy is one of the fastest-growing categories in professional beauty, and most therapists still don't fully understand why it works.

In this episode, Terri sits down with Sangita Devi, founder of Dermalyt and owner of Skinworks, to unpack the real science behind wavelength, photobiomodulation, and why heat has nothing to do with LED results.

Sangita walks through why the wavelength (not the warmth) is what triggers cellular communication and collagen production, how LED light therapy supports the skin microbiome as it ages alongside us, and why constant, single-wavelength light sources outperform devices with vague wavelength ranges. She also shares how Dermalyt was born out of her own clinic's need, not a business plan and the two-year process of getting the device's design and technical specs right.

This conversation covers:

• Why LED light therapy works at a cellular level (not through heat)
• How photobiomodulation supports collagen, elastin, and skin microbiome health
• Why LED devices support (not replace) in-clinic treatments and hands-on therapy
• What to look for in wavelength consistency when recommending devices to clients
• Sangita's journey from Fiji to founding a device brand in the New Zealand skincare industry
• Lessons on patience, partnership, and getting a product to market

Whether you're a salon owner, skin therapist, or clinic director considering LED light therapy for your treatment menu or retail offering, this episode gives you the clinical grounding to speak to it with confidence.

Grace Beauty is the exclusive NZ distributor for Dermalyt. Reach out to learn more about stocking it in your clinic.

Skin gut brain axis, gut health, and clear skin take centre stage in this episode, breaking down why no topical product can fix skin issues if your internal health is out of balance. Nane sits down with Grace Beauty educator Rosie to unpack the science behind the gut-skin connection, one of the most talked-about topics in the beauty industry right now.

Rosie explains the gut microbiome in plain English: the difference between beneficial and pathogenic bacteria, why diversity matters for immune function, and how an imbalance (dysbiosis) triggers inflammation, leaky gut, and histamine responses that show up directly on the skin as acne, rosacea, dermatitis, and psoriasis. You'll learn how fast gut-related breakouts can develop, why over-exfoliating and stripping the skin actually makes acne worse, and how chronic stress and cortisol affect the lymphatic system, digestion, and that puffy "cortisol face" everyone's talking about, plus its link to insulin resistance.

Rosie shares practical, evidence-based steps therapists and clients can start today: prioritising prebiotic fibre and well-researched probiotics, supporting cellular hydration with electrolytes, swapping harsh scrubs for gentle enzyme exfoliants, and using breathwork and lymphatic drainage to shift the body out of fight-or-flight. The conversation closes on sleep, boundaries, and slowing down, the simple, often-overlooked habits that give your skin the best chance to properly heal.

Whether you're a skin therapist wanting better client consultation questions or someone trying to understand your own breakouts, this episode reframes skin health as a whole-body conversation, not a product problem.

Menopause is one of the most misunderstood chapters in a woman's life and one of the most underserved conversations in the beauty and wellness industry.

In this episode of The Grace Edit, Grace Beauty skin educators Terri and Rosie go beyond the surface to explore menopause in its full complexity. From the hormonal shifts driving physical and emotional change, to the cultural narratives that shape how women experience and talk about this life stage, this is the conversation the industry has been missing.

Terri and Rosie unpack the real breadth of menopause symptoms, how it affects relationships, why strength training and bone density matter more than most people realise, and what holistic health actually looks like for menopausal women. They also explore the powerful role beauty and wellness professionals can play in supporting clients through this transition and why understanding menopause is fast becoming an essential skill for anyone working in skin, wellness, or clinic-based services.

Whether you're a beauty therapist, skin clinician, salon owner, or simply someone wanting to understand menopause more deeply, this episode will change how you think about this stage of life and the clients sitting in your chair.

In this episode:

• The cultural aspects of menopause and why they matter
• Understanding hormonal changes and what they mean for the skin
• The complexity and range of menopause symptoms
• Menopause and relationships - the conversation nobody's having
• The importance of support and understanding in clinical settings
• Strength training, movement and building bone density
• Holistic approaches to menopause health
• Movement and mental health connection
• How the beauty and wellness industry can better serve menopausal clients

Connect with Grace Beauty:
Instagram: @grace_beautyltd
Website: gracebeauty.co.nz

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What does it really take to build a sustainable beauty business, not just a full appointment book? In this episode of The Grace Edit, we sit down with Emma Foley from Frog Coaching to unpack the real challenges facing beauty professionals today, from the unique pressures of being a sole operator to the mindset shifts that separate thriving salons from struggling ones.

Emma brings a coaching lens to some of the most talked-about and least addressed topics in the industry: why community and peer support are non-negotiable for long-term success, how to manage and lead a beauty team without burning out, and why understanding personality profiles can transform both your client relationships and your internal culture.

We also dig into the value of human connection in an increasingly digital industry, what it means to adopt a genuine growth mindset as a beauty business owner, and why exceptional client care isn't just good service, it's your strongest competitive advantage.

Whether you're a solo therapist working from a home salon, a clinic director managing a team, or a salon owner somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge how you think about your business, your people, and your own potential.

In this episode:

• The unique challenges faced by sole operators in the beauty industry
• Why community and support networks matter more than most people admit
• Managing teams in beauty - what works and what doesn't
• Using personality profiles to improve communication and culture
• The role of human connection in a service-based business
• Embracing a growth mindset as a beauty professional
• Why client care is your greatest business strategy

Connect with Emma Foley: https://www.frogcoaching.com/
Follow Grace Beauty: Instagram @grace_beautyltd | gracebeauty.co.nz
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