Skin Talk Tuesday

78. Fungal Acne 101: What It Is, Common Misconceptions, And The Pacific Touch Routine That Can Actually Treat It

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week, Nichola and I are getting into fungal acne. And I mean really getting into it. Because I cannot tell you how many times we see clients who have been treating the wrong thing for months (sometimes years) without knowing it. We cover:✨ What Malassezia folliculitis actually is and why "fungal acne" is a bit of a misnomer✨ The visual clues that separate it from regular acne✨ Why the dandruff shampoo hack all over social actually makes things worse, not better✨ Whether cleansing oils really cause fungal acne (Nichola's answer will surprise you, and it involves a petri dish)✨ The connection between antibiotics prescribed for acne and yeast overgrowth✨ What the PT routine looks like for treating it, including where Sieve Microbiome Balancing Serum and Eruption Emulsion come in✨ Why summer is prime season for it and how to stay ahead of it✨ When it makes sense to see a dermatologist, and what to do after the quick fix✨ And whether it can come back (it can, but a strong barrier is your best defence) Nichola breaks it all down the way only she can. This one is packed!!📲 Book a Pacific Touch Method Facial [https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_fa0b0838-72cb-44ff-9a62-588d8e63ce5c&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT]🔗 Find us: @pacifictouchnyc | @skintalktuesdaypodcast

77. Is K-Beauty Good For Acne-Prone Skin? What Actually Works, What To Skip, And What Your Skin Really Needs

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! K-beauty is everywhere right now, and if you have acne-prone skin you have probably wondered whether it is actually for you. In this episode, Mary sits down with Nichola to give an honest, unfiltered take on the Korean skincare craze. They cover where the wave is really coming from, whether 10-step routines are necessary or just brilliant marketing, and what Korean brands are genuinely doing better than the West. Nichola shares why she thinks the K-beauty fixation will eventually swing like every trend before it, and why that does not mean you should ignore it entirely. They dig into the real differences between a K-beauty routine and an acne-prone routine, why Korean skincare is largely focused on pigmentation and hydration rather than acne treatment, and what that means for anyone shopping the trend with breakout-prone skin. Nichola also explains why "non-comedogenic" claims mean nothing, what to actually look for on an ingredient deck, and why fragrance and citrus oil extracts are your first red flag. Plus, the episode wraps with a rapid fire Worth It or Skip It on the biggest K-beauty trends right now, including glass skin, slugging, pimple patches, LED masks, double cleansing and more. In this episode: * The K-Beauty craze: is it here to stay? * Is Korean skincare actually formulated for western and acne-prone skin? * The real reason less is more, and when more is actually strategic * What to check on the ingredient deck before you buy anything * Fragrance, citrus oils and the ingredients to avoid * How Pacific Touch brought the best of K-beauty into the Lift and Glow facial * Worth It or Skip It: glass skin, slugging, pimple patches, LED masks, sheet masks and more Book your Lift & Glow Facial [https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_995f0ace-01f9-45f7-ba07-2c4b0780e531&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT] Shop the 24k Gold Mask [https://pacifictouchnyc.com/products/hop-24k-gold-volumizing-plla-sheet-mask]

76. What Your Skin Is Actually Telling You: Gut Health, Electrolytes and Prenatal Vitamins with The Lanby Wellness Advisor, Taylor Fazio, RD

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Taylor Fazio, Registered Dietitian and Wellness Advisor at The Lanby, is joining us for one of our most honest and packed conversations to date. And yes, she is also a Pacific Touch client, so she knows firsthand what it feels like to be on both sides of the healing journey. Taylor opens up about her own skin story, including years of harsh acids, tretinoin that she went rogue with, zero sunscreen and a barrier that was completely broken down before she found Pacific Touch. She shares what changed, what she learned from Kim, and why staying consistent was the biggest unlock of her entire healing process. From there, we get into the gut and nutrition side of skin health: what an ideal skin optimized day of eating actually looks like, her honest stance on intermittent fasting and how blood sugar plays a bigger role in your skin than most people realize. We break down the electrolyte conversation, including which ones Taylor actually recommends, which popular ones she would skip and who they are really designed for. We also get into probiotics and why the wrong strain at the wrong time can make things worse, not better. Then we get into prenatal vitamins, and Taylor does not hold back. She explains what to actually look for in a prenatal, which brands she trusts and why, and what she wishes more women knew about the most nutrient demanding time of their lives. We also touch on what it looks like to support someone coming off the pill and why postpartum is one of the most overlooked windows in women's health. We close out with a rapid fire wellness round that you will not want to skip. If you have ever felt like your skin is trying to tell you something, this one is for you. Follow Taylor @taylored.health [https://www.instagram.com/taylored.health/] Subscribe to To A T [https://substack.com/@taylorfazio?r=pccma&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile] Work with The Lanby [https://www.thelanby.com/main-page?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=Brand_Brand&utm_term=the%20lanby&utm_content=782883547626&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23236024541&gbraid=0AAAAAoS5pe5Vp2UlPThAF9pHvhYjM3t4U&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh-HPBhCIARIsAC0p3cf2VGczxJNokaPdvt95AEjy9nP-pqrSPE2vEp83drkrAVLuucSR5GcaAiPeEALw_wcB]

75. From "The Acne Gal" to Founder of Delicate Matter: Annecy Anastasi On Building an Acne & Rosacea Safe Beauty Routine

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week's guest is someone we have been wanting to get on the mics for quite some time. Today, we have Delicate Matter Beauty founder, Annecy Anastasi, also known as "The Acne Gal" on TikTok, with us to talk all things acne & rosacea safe beauty. Annecy opens up about her personal skin journey, what actually moved the needle in her healing beyond skincare, and how her experience navigating acne and rosacea led her to spot a gap in the beauty market and fill it herself. We get into the truth about noncomedogenic makeup, what the beauty industry isn't telling you as a consumer, how to build an acne safe routine that actually performs, and everything that went into formulating Delicate Matter's debut skin tint. This one is packed with honest conversations, ingredient talk, and so much inspo for anyone who has ever felt like the beauty industry wasn't made for their skin. Shop Delicate Matter & get 10% off with our exclusive link: https://delicatematterbeauty.com/?ref=PTNYC [https://delicatematterbeauty.com/?ref=PTNYC] Follow Annecy on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@theacnegal]Follow Delicate Matter on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/delicate__matter/]

74. The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp: Timelines, Treatments and Expert Tips With Kim

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Nearly 1 in 4 couples are now planning skincare and aesthetic treatments before their wedding, and for good reason. Between engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette trips, and a photographer following you for 12 hours on your wedding day, your skin has never had more work to do. In The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp with Kim, our lead bridal esthetician breaks down exactly what brides need to know to get their skin camera-ready for every moment of the bridal season, not just the wedding day itself. We get into the ideal wedding skincare timeline from 12 months out all the way to the week of the wedding, what a Pacific Touch bridal consultation looks like from day one, how to handle an active acne flare-up when you are in the middle of bridal prep, where esthetic treatments end and medical aesthetics like Botox, fillers and lasers begin, and how to navigate all of it without overwhelming your skin or your budget. Plus, Kim shares the single most important thing any bride can do for her skin, even if she can only commit to one thing. If you are searching for wedding skincare advice, a bridal facial treatment plan, or just wondering where to even start, The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp with Kim is the episode for you. Ready to start your bridal skincare journey? Book your Lighten and Brighten Facial ⁠here⁠ [https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_5f52087c-37a5-448b-8117-3e5f1534df35&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT⁠] Book your Lift and Glow Facial here [https://dashboard.boulevard.io/booking/businesses/22668937-4b24-4354-8619-a2ed3243c2c8/widget?path=%2Fcart%2Fmenu%2FServices%2Fs_995f0ace-01f9-45f7-ba07-2c4b0780e531&locationId=1163e43c-d83e-4831-bd35-fc999a0f1974&visitType=SELF_VISIT⁠] As mentioned in this episode, read the full New York Times article on bridal skincare trends here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/style/bridal-wedding-skincare-aesthetic-treatments-injectibles-lasers.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/style/bridal-wedding-skincare-aesthetic-treatments-injectibles-lasers.html]