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Episodes from Skin Anarchy
The Science Behind Effective Skincare with Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof of DRMTLGY
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with DRMTLGY co-founders Scott Futterman and Samuel Raoof for a conversation that cuts through one of the beauty industry’s biggest misconceptions: that great skincare is defined by ingredient lists alone. In a market flooded with trending actives, viral products, and marketing claims, they offer a rare look at what actually determines whether a product performs. The story begins long before DRMTLGY entered the consumer market. Raised around dermatology, Samuel developed a deep appreciation for skin science and eventually recognized a g...
Why Kindness Belongs in the Longevity Conversation with Dr. Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge to explore the story behind Beekman 1802—and how a simple act of kindness unexpectedly became the foundation for one of the most beloved brands in modern beauty. What begins as a conversation about goat milk skincare quickly expands into something much larger: resilience, longevity, emotional wellbeing, and the role human connection plays in how we age. Before founding Beekman 1802, Dr. Ridge worked in geroscience and longevity medicine, studying healthy aging long before “longevity” became a beaut...
Burnout, Boundaries, and Returning to Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply reflective episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with psychologist, author, and trauma expert Dr. Thema Bryant for a conversation about healing, identity, and the emotional patterns that quietly shape the way we move through life. What unfolds is not just a discussion about trauma or relationships, but a broader examination of how people learn to disconnect from themselves in order to survive. Drawing from decades of clinical work and lived experience, Dr. Bryant explores the difference between healthy effort and self-erasure. Many people, she explains, m...
The Science Behind White Cast and Sunscreen Inclusivity with AJ Addae
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, award-winning cosmetic chemist and clinical researcher AJ Addae joins Dr. Ekta Yadav for a science-driven conversation that challenges one of skincare’s biggest blind spots: why sunscreen still fails so many consumers—especially those with deeper skin tones. What unfolds is a deeper look at formulation chemistry, particle optics, and the gap between sunscreen marketing and how these products actually perform on real skin. AJ shares how her own experiences growing up as a dark-skinned daughter of immigrants shaped her relationship with beauty and science. Long...
Precision Care for Acne and Eczema with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Oliver Liu of Hypothesis to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in skincare today: the microbiome. While the term has become a marketing staple, this conversation reveals just how early we still are in understanding the microbial ecosystems that shape skin health—and why most current treatments fail to reflect that complexity.Oliver reframes common conditions like acne and eczema as problems of imbalance, not simple bacterial overgrowth. In eczema, a weakened barrier, immune dysregulation, and the presence of...
From Finance Bro to Beauty Guru Featuring Aditya Madiraju
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Aditya Madiraju for a conversation that moves far beyond beauty tutorials and social media trends. What unfolds is a thoughtful discussion about identity, representation, creativity, and the realities of building a public career in an algorithm-driven world. Before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in beauty content creation, Aditya spent years working in microbiology, finance, and risk management—an unconventional path that reflects one of the episode’s central themes: the tension between stability and fulfillment. Growing up in a...
Building Beauty for Melanin-Rich Skin with Sabrina Dhowre Elba of S’ABLE LABS
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Sabrina Dhowre Elba for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the deeper question of what it actually means to build a beauty brand today. What unfolds is a thoughtful look at identity, responsibility, and the tension between visibility and credibility in an increasingly saturated industry. Sabrina shares the realities behind her path—balancing multiple roles while rejecting the idea that success means doing everything at once. Instead, she reframes it as alignment: choosing what matters and being int...
How Lash Care Became Its Own Category With Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff of RevitaLash Cosmetics
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michael Brinkenhoff, M.D., Founder and CEO of RevitaLash Cosmetics, to explore the deeply personal story behind one of the most recognizable names in lash care. What began as a private act of care during his wife’s battle with metastatic breast cancer ultimately reshaped an entire category in beauty.RevitaLash Cosmetics was never intended to be a business. It started as a gift of love—created to help his wife feel like herself again after her treatment damaged her...
What “Efficacy” Actually Means in Skincare with Jack Jia of Musely
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jack Jia of Musely to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in beauty: efficacy. In a market flooded with promises, this conversation cuts through the noise to ask a more fundamental question—what can skincare actually do?What emerges is a clear divide between perception and reality. Most products on the market aren’t designed to treat skin conditions at a biological level. By definition, they can’t. Once a product begins to alter the structure or function of the...
From Anti-Aging to Longevity Thinking with Amitay and Anastasia of Young Goose Skincare
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva of Young Goose to challenge one of skincare’s most ingrained assumptions: that skin is something to fix. Instead, this conversation reframes skin as a dynamic, responsive organ—one that reflects internal biology in real time.What unfolds is a shift in perspective. Skin is not just a surface—it’s an output. Stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolic health all show up visibly, often before anything appears in labs or diagnoses. This changes the question...
The Truth About Regenerative Science in Skincare with Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in modern skincare: regenerative science. As “regenerative” becomes a buzzword, this conversation brings clarity—grounding the discussion in biology, not marketing.At its core, regeneration isn’t about boosting collagen or improving texture. It’s about restoring tissue structure and function—something the body does naturally, but imperfectly. Dr. Wyles reframes the space as a spectrum: from surgical grafting and platelet-rich plasma to newer acellular approaches l...
Gold Infused Skincare Ft. Lejla Cas of KNESKO Skin
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Lejla Cas, founder of KNESKO, to explore a dimension of skincare that rarely gets full attention: the connection between clinical results, emotional wellbeing, and ritual. What unfolds is not just a conversation about products, but a reframing of how skin actually functions—and what it needs to thrive. Unlike many brands built in labs or marketing pipelines, KNESKO began in the treatment room. After working with thousands of clients, Cas developed a philosophy rooted in observation: skin responds not onl...