december skin sos: the skin barrier crisis

mastering your mind: the underrated skincare

happy new year! in the first episode of the year, bisma delves into the power of your MIND - how emotions, self talk, self belief all impact YOUR SKIN. as an aesthetician, bisma sees how emotions + your mind impact the body and in turn the  skin - positively and negatively. if you want to GLOW, it starts from WITHIN. this is a continuation of the themes discussed in the past few episodes of the podcast, but now as a call to ask YOURSELF scent of the day - mink by inverso profumi - available at aqs.co  [aqs.co] __ Follow us on our socials: IG -  Bisma - @thedailyskinformative aqueous. skin + scent - @aqs_co TT -  @theskinformative ⁠to inquire about virtual consultations, click here⁠ [https://aqsscottsdale.com/pages/subscription] ⁠to purchase skinbetter science + support our spa, click here⁠ [https://www.skinbetter.com/?businessPartner_id=0000252580&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&utm_campaign=0000252580&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiZjM2MzI1ZDU3MDAxYWI2ZTI4ZWNjZTMxNTY1MmY3OWQiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIyODUzMyIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyMTk3OTUwIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjExMzI4NjUiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3d#PageName=aqsscottsdale] ⁠shop skin + scent here⁠ [http://aqs.co] if you are in the HOUSTON or ATLANTA area, email us at concierge@aqs.co for treatment reservations __ PLEASE NOTE: Any information shared on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

your success starts here: preparing your mind, skin + scent for 2026

a new year + new you starts with reflection + planning. in this episode, bisma delves into how she reflects on 2025 and plans for 2026 as a human being and as a business owner. for your life’s success - wellness, skin, scent, mindset - you have to do the inner work.  as an aesthetician, bisma sees how emotions impact the overall skin health - positively and negatively. having the right mind + being self accountable allows your to wake up every day serving yourself + those that depend on you IN THE BEST WAY it’s not about being perfect. it’s about having a plan and spending time in that stillness. scent of the day - kawa karda by atelier des ors - available at aqs.co [aqs.co] - use code LOVE at checkout __ Follow us on our socials: IG -  Bisma - @thedailyskinformative aqueous. skin + scent - @aqs_co TT -  @theskinformative ⁠to inquire about virtual consultations, click here⁠ [https://aqsscottsdale.com/pages/subscription] ⁠to purchase skinbetter science + support our spa, click here⁠ [https://www.skinbetter.com/?businessPartner_id=0000252580&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&utm_campaign=0000252580&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiZjM2MzI1ZDU3MDAxYWI2ZTI4ZWNjZTMxNTY1MmY3OWQiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIyODUzMyIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyMTk3OTUwIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjExMzI4NjUiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3d#PageName=aqsscottsdale] ⁠shop skin + scent here⁠ [http://aqs.co] if you are in the HOUSTON or ATLANTA area, email us at concierge@aqs.co for treatment reservations __ PLEASE NOTE: Any information shared on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

leaning into the slow - a moment for YOU: how emotions + stress impact the body + skin

it’s the night before christmas and it’s time to lean into the STILLNESS + SLOW. it’s time to REFLECT and create rituals for yourself to allow yourself to be in the STILL. the holidays allow for us to truly take TIME OFF, do less, and relax our mind.  this episode discusses nervous system dysregulation, stress, giving yourself permission to take a break, and create destressing rituals to reduce the inflammation in the body. for Bisma, the actual biohacking is RESTING + SLEEPING. FEED YOUR BODY + FEED YOUR SOUL! let this episode be a reminder + permission to just BE.  scent of the day - gris charnel by bdk parfums - available at aqs.co [aqs.co] - use code LOVE at checkout __ Follow us on our socials: IG -  Bisma - @thedailyskinformative aqueous. skin + scent - @aqs_co TT -  @theskinformative ⁠to inquire about virtual consultations, click here⁠ [https://aqsscottsdale.com/pages/subscription] ⁠to purchase skinbetter science + support our spa, click here⁠ [https://www.skinbetter.com/?businessPartner_id=0000252580&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&utm_campaign=0000252580&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiZjM2MzI1ZDU3MDAxYWI2ZTI4ZWNjZTMxNTY1MmY3OWQiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIyODUzMyIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyMTk3OTUwIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjExMzI4NjUiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3d#PageName=aqsscottsdale] ⁠shop skin + scent here⁠ [http://aqs.co] if you are in the HOUSTON or ATLANTA area, email us at concierge@aqs.co for treatment reservations __ PLEASE NOTE: Any information shared on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

the aqs. alignment + biologique recherche changes reflection

as the year comes to a close, it’s time to get reflective as a business owner. Bisma delves into one of her top asked questions - why is Biologique Recherche changing so much and so fast? what do these reformulations mean? why is the product i loved for years not working the same? Bisma talks about the aqs. alignment, how to be more intentional with our skin + scent partnerships, and our perspective on the Biologique Recherche evolution. we want to stay transparent and honest with our truth. RESULTS are at the center of our company values and we maintain that with what we curate at aqs. + choose to recommend as a small business. scent of the day - Novae Vanilla by Atelier des Ors (still so obsessed with it! available at aqs.co [aqs.co] - use code LOVE at checkout) __ Follow us on our socials: IG -  Bisma - @thedailyskinformative aqueous. skin + scent - @aqs_co TT -  @theskinformative ⁠to inquire about virtual consultations, click here⁠ [https://aqsscottsdale.com/pages/subscription] ⁠to purchase skinbetter science + support our spa, click here⁠ [https://www.skinbetter.com/?businessPartner_id=0000252580&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&utm_campaign=0000252580&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiZjM2MzI1ZDU3MDAxYWI2ZTI4ZWNjZTMxNTY1MmY3OWQiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIyODUzMyIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyMTk3OTUwIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjExMzI4NjUiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3d#PageName=aqsscottsdale] ⁠shop skin + scent here⁠ [http://aqs.co] if you are in the HOUSTON or ATLANTA area, email us at concierge@aqs.co for treatment reservations __ PLEASE NOTE: Any information shared on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

december skin sos: the skin barrier crisis

in this episode, bisma talks about the skin barrier aka the most important layer of the skin. during the winter, our skin barrier function is impacted by so many factors - the weather, environment, travel, diet, and so much more.  understand what the skin barrier even is, what skincare products can help protect your skin barrier, how to know if your skin barrier is damaged or strong, and what products work best to heal a damaged skin barrier all from Bisma’s expertise! scent of the day - inverso profumi (we are obsessed lol!) - discover at aqs.co [aqs.co] __ Follow us on our socials: IG -  Bisma - @thedailyskinformative aqueous. skin + scent - @aqs_co TT -  @theskinformative ⁠to inquire about virtual consultations, click here⁠ [https://aqsscottsdale.com/pages/subscription] ⁠to purchase skinbetter science + support our spa, click here⁠ [https://www.skinbetter.com/?businessPartner_id=0000252580&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&utm_campaign=0000252580&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiZjM2MzI1ZDU3MDAxYWI2ZTI4ZWNjZTMxNTY1MmY3OWQiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIyODUzMyIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyMTk3OTUwIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjExMzI4NjUiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3d#PageName=aqsscottsdale] ⁠shop skin + scent here⁠ [http://aqs.co/] if you are in the HOUSTON or ATLANTA area, email us at concierge@aqs.co for treatment reservations __ PLEASE NOTE: Any information shared on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.