Ep 359 – Peptides! Growth Factors! Exosomes! The Buzziest Skincare Ingredients To Know Now. Plus – Overcoming Trauma and Building Skin Confidence With Allies of Skin Founder Nicolas Travis

November 1, 2024

Today’s uninterrupted, bonus episode is in partnership with our friends at Allies of Skin. Meet Nicolas Travis, the biochemist and pharmaceutical scientist-turned-skincare entrepreneur who founded Allies of Skin after a sudden accident resulted in devastating facial injuries and years of inner trauma. 

Listen in as Nicolas spills the secrets behind the viral, feel-good brand that’s earned more than 30 internationally-recognized beauty awards, along with a loyal community that includes Hailey Bieber, January Jones and Kaia Gerber. *Please note that the topics of abuse, trauma and suicide are discussed.  

You’ll find out:

  • From peptides to growth factors, exosomes, snail mucin and more – we learn which ingredients are worth the investment for your skin concern. 
  • Why Nicolas traded trendy “salmon sperm” facials to heal his skin for a treatment that’s proven to be far more effective
  • The 101 on Allies of Skin’s “Swiss Army knife of moisturizers,” the best-selling, Antioxidant Firming Daily Treatment
  • The reason why the brand’s Epidermal Growth Factor Serum earned a 5,000 + wait-list, and sold out four times 
  • How Nicolas is turning trauma into healing, with Allies of Skin’s recent #inmyhealingera campaign that features fellow skin-trauma survivors
  • For reference, the book we mention is “The Body Keeps The Score

Mentioned In This Episode

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*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

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Allies of Skin
Try any Allies of Skin product, like the best-selling Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at us.allies.shop during checkout for 30% off your first purchase. Plus, with a purchase of $130 or more, customers will receive the brand-new, limited-edition Cleansing Balm for free! Offer valid from November 1 – 22, 2024.

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