Beauty Is Political

Inclusive beauty podcast by Talia Emsalem and Maxine Tuyau ✨ #BeautyIsPolitical #AskBIP

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Is the growing obsession with skincare a way for us to feel a sense of control in our lives? Can a skincare routine become a coping mechanism in a chaotic world, and is that dangerous? What's the difference between a routine and a ritual?
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Do I really have to wear sunscreen? What if I have dark skin? What's the difference between a physical and chemical sunscreen? What does 'reef safe' mean? And what even is SPF? These questions, ANSWERED.
And a UVA/UVB jingle by the one and only Andrew.
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Does social media eat at your self esteem? Have you noticed a shift in which body types are pushed into your feed? Listen to Talia's worries about how Instagram is impacting societal beauty standards, while Maxine patiently navigates Talia's anxiety.
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THE ONLY RETINOIDS RESOURCE YOU’LL EVER NEED.
We cover the difference between retinol and retinoids, the pros and cons of over the counter retinoids vs prescription tretinoin, how to use these products, how they work, and how to get a prescription.
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What are the different places that you can put filler and anti wrinkle stuff? What are the risks? How long do injectables last? How much do they cost? Should we be disclosing our injectables use?
We talk to injector Claudia Chapelhow to get the answers.
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Is skincare for men a thing? We talk to content creator Branden Mitch about masculinity, Fenty Skin, where to start as a man looking to get into skincare, whether you need SPF if you're Black, and the stigma that stops men engaging with beauty.
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What are we paying for when we engage with beauty services? Who takes that $ home? And how can we find cheaper ways to get our hair, nails and skin taken care of?
We speak with Clara from @clarahnails about it, as well as racism in the nail industry.
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Talia and Maxine talk with writer/producer/power lesbian Brodie MacPherson about her relationship with her body, fatness, fatphobia, how she dealt with the effects of drastic weight loss, and the difference between body positivity and body neutrality.
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Not sure how to navigate the confusing order of a skincare routine? What is toner? Why are people putting snail stuff on their faces?
Plus: How to treat maskne, and shortcuts for the depressed and disabled, because skincare is for everyone.
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We cover dark circles, sunkenness, bags, puffiness, wrinkles + fine lines, and how your racial disposition can contribute to the appearance of your under eye area.
Plus: Talia’s anxiety, and how to pronounce blepharoplasty.
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Is anti ageing problematic? We unpack ageism in beauty, discuss why representation matters, talk about how instagram has influenced beauty standards, and Maxine shares her hot take on birthdays.
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What are some things you can do with your hair, skin and nails while we're stuck in the house? What's the difference between a natural deodorant and an anti-perspirant? What does slavery have to do with skin bleaching?
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Is fake tanning racist? What is blackfishing? Can you please leave me alone to put fake tan on my face since I wear sunscreen all the time and look like a ghost? This and more answered in the first episode of BiP.
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