This week on The Skindustry, I'm joined by Functional Skin Practitioner and educator, Faye Knox, to explore why skincare alone isn't always enough when it comes to clearing acne and other chronic skin conditions.

We dive into what a functional approach to skin health actually looks like, how internal factors such as stress, hormones, gut health and lifestyle can influence the skin, and why so many clients continue to struggle despite trying every product on the market.

Faye also shares her journey into functional skin health, the inspiration behind creating The Functional Skin Academy, and why she believes education is key to raising standards within our industry.

We discuss:

• What a functional approach to acne really means
• Why skincare and facials aren't always enough on their own
• The biggest root causes Faye commonly sees in acne clients
• The role of stress, the nervous system and overall health in skin healing
• Whether every skin specialist should be offering blood testing and functional health support
• The gaps in traditional skin education
• What it takes to become a truly great skin practitioner in today's industry
• The future of functional skin health and where the industry is heading next

Whether you're a skin professional looking to deepen your knowledge or someone navigating your own skin journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and thought-provoking conversations.

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This week's episode is a little controversial… 👀

Blood testing has become one of the biggest trends in the skin industry, but do I believe every skin specialist should be offering it?

Absolutely not ❌

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on why blood tests are a tool, not the treatment, why I don't believe you need them to become an incredible skin specialist, and why I choose not to publicly share the lab company I use.

We talk about the pressure social media creates, why competence should always come before access, and why mastering acne should come long before introducing blood work into your clinic.

Whether you're an acne specialist, a facialist, or simply feeling like you're falling behind because everyone else seems to be offering blood tests, this episode is for you.

Inside this episode, we cover:

✨ Why blood tests don't actually clear acne
✨ Why you should be able to achieve results without them first
✨ The huge responsibility that comes with interpreting biomarkers
✨ Why I keep my lab provider private
✨ Why not every skin specialist needs blood testing in their business
✨ The danger of comparing yourself to what everyone else is doing
✨ An exciting announcement 👀

If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you need to offer blood tests to be taken seriously in this industry, I hope this episode gives you permission to stop chasing what everyone else is doing and focus on becoming exceptional at what you do best.

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Welcome back to The Skindustry! 🫶🏼🤍

This week, I’m joined by self-leadership coach Rebecca Harrington for a conversation that I know so many women, especially business owners and mums, are going to resonate with.

We often hear that women can “have it all” - but at what cost?

Together, we dive into the realities of motherhood, business ownership, burnout and the pressure many women feel to keep everyone else happy whilst putting themselves last. We talk about mum guilt, people pleasing, carrying the mental load and why so many ambitious women struggle to prioritise themselves without feeling selfish.

If you've ever wondered how on earth you're supposed to remember packed lunches, keep the house clean, run a business, manage the life admin and still somehow find time for yourself, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

🤍 Why so many ambitious women struggle to put themselves first

🤍 Why burnout is so common amongst mums and female business owners

🤍 Whether "doing it all" is actually possible

🤍 Why saying no can feel so difficult

🤍 How to stop carrying everyone else's emotions

🤍 Practical ways to juggle work, life and motherhood

🤍 Overcoming mum guilt and letting go of unrealistic expectations

🤍 Where to start when everything feels overwhelming

Whether you're a mum yourself, planning to become one, or simply someone who constantly feels responsible for everyone around you, this conversation is full of honesty, reassurance and practical advice.

You can find Rebecca here:

Instagram: @i_am_rebecca_harrington

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Enjoy the episode! ✨