The Porecast

Hosted by Carly Harmsen

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A digestible conversation about skincare-related topics, including trends, treatments, ingredients and products, with veteran Master Esthetician.

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January 23, 20242 min

The Porecast - A Podcast Trailer

Hi! My name is Carly Harmsen, and I am the host of my new show- The Porecast. The Porecast is your destination for all things skincare! In a dizzying world of beauty products, trends, and treatments, skincare can get… well… overwhelming. In addition to being a licensed Master Esthetician of nearly two decades, and a skincare junkie, I am an educator, and I’ve been bringing top-notch information for almost 20 years to professionals. I am passionate to use my unique voice to bring clarity in the murky world that can be the beauty industry.

February 1, 2024Episode 112 min

#1 A Skintroduction - Welcome to the Porecast!

In this inaugural episode, Carly, known as The Besthetician online, launches her first-ever podcast episode! She shares about why she finally took the plunge, since podcasting has been on her mind for years, but she just hasn't found the courage to broadcast her voice- until now. But first, she shares 3 truths and 1 lie... yeah, like in a corny corporate ice-breaker, kind-of-way. Get to know why she is appealing to you to tune in every week for the latest and greatest in skincare, as she has longed to share her expertise as a licensed Master Esthetician of nearly two decades, who is also an educator in the industry. TO THE MASSES. Come, get to know each other! To learn more about Carly, visit her website at www.thebesthetician.com

February 1, 2024Episode 222 min

#2 The Porecast Forecast - Predictions of Skincare Trends in 2024

In truly coded-Carly, she's delivering to you her TOP 10 skincare predictions for 2024 , not in January, but in February. She's just made her New Year Resolution to make it to the gym too... Expect to hear more about Sci-Fi Skincare, Refillables, and Skin Minimalism. It's a wild ride, and this future-telling, skin-tradamus expects all ten to come true. Tune in now!

February 1, 2024Episode 327 min

#3 Collagen or CollaGENIUS? Do you need Collagen in your skincare?

We dive right in with a heavy-hitting topic- to collagen or to not collagen? Collagen is certainly a buzz-word, used gratuitously by big beauty- but is it what it is all cracked up to be? In this episode, Carly breaks down the science, and even cites a couple of studies. We take our information seriously around here, ok?! We talk: -Collagen -Collagen in Skincare -Cofactors to Collagen -Best Ingredients & Treatments to Build Collagen -Collagen in Diet & Supplements -And more! For a full transcript, visit www.thebesthetician.com/blog

February 1, 2024Episode 414 min

#4 Beauty Buzz - Trending Skincare Ingredients - Winter 2024

In this episode, Carly, AKA The Besthetician, shares information on three trending skincare ingredients: -Ectoin -Tranexamic Acid -Hypochlorous Acid She goes beyond the basics, and shares ingredient benefits, sources, therapeutic concentration range, and even throws in a couple of history lessons. Just call her Professor! To read the transcript of this podcast episode, visit www.thebesthetician.com/blog

February 7, 2024Episode 517 min

#5 The Beauty in the Barrier | Part 1

In this week's first part of a 2-part episode, Carly discusses the rise in popularity in the concept of the Skin Barrier and Barrier Repair, and why everyone is talking about it. She also breaks down exactly: -What makes up the Skin Barrier -Its purpose and function -When the barrier is compromised, how that impacts skin She also begins to share about some of the common beauty practices that may destroying one's skin barrier. Be sure to check out Part 2 after listening to this episode!

February 9, 2024Episode 616 min

#6 The Beauty in the Barrier | Part 2

In the second part of this two-part podcast episode, Carly shares more about the commonly used skincare products and treatments that are disrupting the Barrier of the skin, as well as ingredients and products to look for to improve and strengthen the barrier function of the skin, to help reduce inflammation, dehydration and redness in the skin.

February 14, 2024Episode 717 min

#7 Pout Potential

In this short and sweet episode, Carly shares some interesting facts about the lips, how to protect lips, how to care for the lips, and there might even be a couple of history lessons sprinkled in! To learn more about Carly, aka The Besthetician, please visit www.thebesthetician.com

February 21, 2024Episode 819 min

#8 Skinfluenced

In this episode, Carly dissects the top current viral skincare trends found on Tik Tok and more, and if she thinks its a trend worth while. Some of the trends discussed include Skin Flooding, Gua Sha, DIY Dermaplaning and more.

February 28, 2024Episode 928 min

#9 The Sephora Kids Are Alright

In this episode, Master Esthetician- Carly, provides commentary on the recent phenomenon of "Sephora Kids", and she digs into the science of why teens and tweens should not be using actives in skincare.