The Skincarma® Pod
The Skincarma Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine Montalto—creator of the Skincarma Blog and unapologetic skincare truth-seeker—his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy…
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Have We Over-Activated Our Skin? Alpyn Beauty Founder Kendra Kolb Butler on Wild Plants & Barrier Health (opens the original)
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What happens when decades of clinical skincare expertise meet the wild plants of Jackson Hole — and what can that teach us about how aggressively we’re treating our skin? This week, Carmine sits down with Kendra Kolb Butler , founder of Alpyn Beauty, the Jackson Hole skincare brand pairing clinically proven ingredients with sustainably harvested mountain plants. Before founding Alpyn, Kendra spent nearly two decades inside clinical and luxury beauty — including 15 years working alongside dermato
How Do You Keep a 78-Year-Old Skincare Brand Relevant? — with Margot Grant Witz (opens the original)
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What does it take to inherit a skincare brand — and then prove that its future belongs in your hands? This week, Carmine sits down with Margot Grant Witz , Vice President and third-generation steward of Elizabeth Grant Skin Care, the family- and female-led Canadian beauty company founded by her grandmother in 1948. Elizabeth Grant’s remarkable story began after a World War II injury left her with significant damage to her skin. Her search for a solution ultimately led to the creation of Torricel
What If We've Been Thinking About Hair Loss All Wrong? — with Jared Reynolds (opens the original)
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Hair loss is often treated as a cosmetic problem—or simply accepted as an unavoidable consequence of genetics. But what if we’ve been asking the wrong questions all along? This week, Carmine sits down with Jared Reynolds —biochemist, molecular biologist, founder of Zenagen and ACTIIV, and a scientist whose research has focused on inflammation, receptor biology and scalp health for more than two decades. After experiencing significant hair loss himself while in medical school, Jared began questio
The Truth About Glutathione, the Body’s “Master Antioxidant” — with Dr. Nayan Patel (opens the original)
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If you’ve spent any time exploring longevity, healthy aging or premium skincare lately, you’ve probably heard of glutathione. Often called the body’s “master antioxidant,” it’s become one of the most talked-about molecules in wellness. But what exactly is glutathione—and why does the body manufacture it in the first place? This week, Carmine sits down with Dr. Nayan Patel —pharmacist, educator, founder of Auro Wellness and adjunct faculty member at the USC School of Pharmacy—to explore the biolo
What Healthy Skin Really Needs: The Barrier, Microbiome & Beyond — with Dr. Brent Ridge (opens the original)
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Healthy skin doesn’t necessarily need more products, stronger actives or the latest trending ingredient. Sometimes, what it needs most is consistency—and a healthy environment in which to function. This week, Carmine sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge, physician and co-founder of Beekman 1802, the goat milk skincare brand he built with his husband, Josh Kilmer-Purcell. Before entering beauty, Dr. Ridge practiced medicine at Mount Sinai and served as Vice President of Healthy Living at Martha Stewart
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