Ep 154 How To Repair Your Skin Barrier With Celebrity Facialist Joanna Vargas

We’re chatting with facialist-to-the-stars, Joanna Vargas! Joanna counts famous faces like Mindy Kaling and Rachel Brosnahan among her elite clientele. On top of heading up her branded spas in both Manhattan and L.A. and running her eponymous skincare business, Joanna is author of the essential skincare guide, “Glow From Within.” In today’s episode, we’re learning about skin barrier health 101, untangling the biggest culprits that lead to a damaged skin barrier (like, are exfoliating toners as villainous as they’re made out to be?) and how to know when yours has been compromised.

Glow From Within by Joanna Vargas

The Joanna Vargas Spa in Los Angeles

Stay tuned as Joanna shares her top tips for maintaining and repairing a damaged skin barrier, as we discuss everything from skincare “slugging,” to whether humidifiers can actually help to the holy grail products she really swears by. But first, we’re kicking it off with a mini “damn goods” review in partnership with one of todays’ show partners, Strivectin. Find out why the brand’s timely new Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream had us feeling moist and cocooned all holiday long.

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

*Note that every product recommended by Breaking Beauty Podcast is independently selected, though some products you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.*

• StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream

• Glow From Within Book by Joanna Vargas

• Vaseline Original Unscented Petroleum Jelly

• Aquaphor Healing Ointment

• CV Skin Labs Restorative Skin Balm

• Paula’s Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer With Retinol

• Joanna Vargas Super Nova Serum

• Jordan Samuel Retinol Treatment Oil

• Renée Rouleau Advanced Resurfacing Serum

• Peach & Lily Pure Beam Luxe Oil

• The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane

• Joanna Vargas Rescue Serum

• Joanna Vargas Rejuvenating Serum

• Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum

• Dyson Pure Humidify Cool 3-in-1 Humidifer (The designer one Carlene refers to)

• Crane Humidifer (The one Jill says everyone is buying on Amazon)

  *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

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