This week we had the opportunity to chat with Beth Colombo, the owner and founder of Lifted Beauty + Wellness. Lifted is a premiere holistic medical spa in Seattle, WA. They offer non-invasive cosmetic procedures along with natural aesthetic products to help you look and feel your best. We also dive into medical grade skincare including what it is and why you should choose medical-grade skincare products instead of over the counter (OTC) skincare products. 

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about anti-aging, non-surgical aesthetic procedures for face and body, and medical-grade skincare to slow down signs of aging and help protect your "skinvestments."

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Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!

Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!

Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com

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In today’s episode we’re talking about regenerative skin procedures that may serve as a natural alternative to plastic surgery. Regenerative aesthetics is an up and coming field of regenerative medicine and includes minimally invasive procedures, which are gaining popularity. Such procedures include microneedling or injections with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), radiofrequency (RF) microneedling, platelet-rich fibrin matrix and platelet-rich fibrin procedures, and PDO threads.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about minimally invasive regenerative skin procedures, what they’re used for, and how effective they really are.

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Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!

Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com

Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok

Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!

Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!

Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com

Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.

Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

In today’s episode we had the opportunity to interview Dahlia Devkota who is the founder and CEO of a microbiome focused luxury brand called Editrix. Her beautifully curated line of products use postbiotics from human bacteria in addition to a nutrient dense yeast called Galactomyces (a sake fermentation byproduct) and powerful Ayurvedic botanicals. This revolutionary skincare system from Editrix will make you change the way you view skincare and skin health.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk with Dahlia about postbiotics, her luxury brand Editrix, challenges that she faced along the way, and advice she has for other skincare brand curators and entrepreneurs.

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Explore the functional beauty ritual products from Editrix here: https://editrixwellness.com/collections

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Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!

Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com

Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok

Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!

Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!

Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com

Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.

Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

Have you heard of fungal acne before? This week we’re diving in and talking about what this skin condition is and how it differs from “regular” acne. The signs and symptoms of fungal acne can be very similar to acne vulgaris, but there are key features that help differentiate the two conditions from each other. Treating fungal acne requires different medications than acne vulgaris. In some cases failure to respond to conventional acne medications can be a clue that it might not be acne after all and is something else instead, such as fungal acne.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about what fungal acne is, what causes fungal acne, how it differs from “regular” acne, and how conventional doctors treat fungal acne versus naturopathic doctors.

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Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok

Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!

Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com

Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok

Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!

Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!

Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com

Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.

Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

In today’s episode we chat about the best skincare ingredients to look for and use during fall. With the transition of seasons comes cooler, drier weather. This is a great time to revamp your skincare routine to include active ingredients that are more hydrating, moisturizing, and rejuvenating. Certain aesthetic procedures are better to get done during this time of year as well to help with skin rejuvenation and anti-aging.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about the skin barrier, skincare ingredients, and aesthetic procedures to get during the fall.

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Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok

Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!

Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com

Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok

Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!

Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!

Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com

Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.

Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

This week we’re diving into the world of neuromodulators. There’s still a stigma that exists with botox along with many misconceptions. Neuromodulators (aka neurotoxins or BoTox) are an anti-wrinkle treatment that help soften fine lines and wrinkles. Botulinum toxin was first used medically and cosmetically in the late-1980s. Since then, several versions of botulinum toxin have been developed and FDA approved for use. These include Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about how neuromodulators work, who should avoid neuromodulators, what are some common side effects that can occur, and what are some misconceptions and evidence-based facts regarding neuromodulator treatment.

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In today’s episode we’re talking about skincare for acne during pregnancy. Skin can undergo so many changes during pregnancy, ranging from increased sensitivity to dryness, stretch marks, unwanted hair growth, and acne. There are certain active ingredients in skincare that can be really helpful for acne-prone skin, but some of these are not safe to use while pregnant. The Pregnancy Category Rating System is a five letter grading system  (A, B, C, D, and X) used to indicate the potential risk of a drug to cause birth defects if it were to be used during pregnancy. Cosmetic ingredients that fall under Category A and B are deemed safe to use during pregnancy, whereas anything that falls under Categories C, D, or X should be avoided.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk about skincare ingredients to avoid and safer alternatives to use for acne-prone skin during pregnancy.

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This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Patrick Fox, a licensed naturopathic doctor and medical director of Lifted Beauty + Wellness in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fox specializes in chronic complex conditions including Lyme disease, mold biotoxin illness, CIRS, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and autoimmune conditions, in addition to hormone replacement therapy and advanced IV therapy. Today he shares his knowledge and clinical expertise on the connection between chronic complex conditions and the skin, and the importance of digging deeper to correctly identify and address the underlying causes of skin issues.

Join us in today’s episode as we discuss the link between chronic conditions such as Lyme disease, mold biotoxin illness, CIRS, and MCAS, and our skin.

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We’re back for Season 2 of the Holistic Beauty Podcast! In today’s episode we’re talking about a highly requested topic – uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is excess melanin (a substance that gives our skin color) being produced. It’s typically a harmless condition but can cause significant distress and embarrassment in some individuals. The most common hyperpigmentation disorders include melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and solar lentigines.

Join us in today’s episode as we dive into hyperpigmentation and discuss helpful skincare active ingredients as well as aesthetic procedures to look into to help address uneven skin tone.

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This week in our final episode of season 1 we’ll be talking about hair loss and a naturopathic approach to supporting hair growth. Our hair follicles undergo a repeated cycle consisting of three phases - anagen (growth), catagen (shed), and telogen (shed). It’s normal to lose up to 100 hairs every day, but if more than 200 hairs are falling out every day or you notice large clumps of hair falling out then this would be considered excessive. There are several types of hair loss than one can experience, with androgenic alopecia being the most common.

Join us in today’s episode as we talk abou the different phases of hair growth cycle, what causes hair loss, the different types of hair loss, and how hair loss is diagnosed. We’ll also tlak about different natural therapies that may support hair growth and reduce hair loss/thinning according to the latest research.

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Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok

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Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to [email protected].