Birthday Skin

This week Charlie and Amy decipher exactly what all those signs and symbols on your products really mean and why you should be paying attention to them.

Charlie and Amy discuss the effects of Caffeine on your skin as well as the effect that Caffeine skincare products work.Since recording this episode, we have had a few technical problems with Entale however we will be on with extra content next week, we promise!

This week the girls get to the bottom of what an Eye bag truly is and if there's anyway you can get rid of them as well as how to properly look after your delicate lil under eye area. @birthday.skin

The girls sit down and explain exactly why Air Con is the number 1 killer of your healthy lil hydration levels. (stay away, you have been warned....)

oh god, we all know how horrendous flying is for your skin BUT look no further Charlie and Amy explain why it's so bad and exactly what to do to combat the dryness..... @birthday.skin

So turns out, Copper is historically an amazing little ingredient for our skin... Charlie and Amy explain why it packs a punch and how it works. @birthday.skin

The girls set out on the seemingly impossible mission to make Rosacea get gone for good..... of which legit is impossible but they do their best to advise Rosacea sufferers on how to calm it and also a miracle product that might be your knight in shining armour (and break the bank)

Charlie and Amy have done the research on microneedling after being bombarded with DM's asking if it was safe....

Pretty much does what it says on the tin. Charlie and Amy sit down and get to the bottom of Peptides. The name is thrown around left, right and centre but is it just yet another complicated marketing buzzword? (pretty much....) The girls explain what a peptide is, how they work and whether we should use them in our routines.

If you've ever wondered what on earth a blackhead is and how it's different to a normal spot, this is the episode for you! The gals breakdown exactly how they're formed and of course run through all the Do's, and importantly, the Don'ts! @birthday.skin / birthdayskin.co.uk

Turns out Essential Oils most definitely are not essential at all... for your skin that is. Charlie and Amy explain exactly why in a VERY convoluted episode. Enjoy the latest update from Dennis while you're at it..... @birthday.skin www.birthdayskin.co.uk

PICK N MIX (but not that kind, sorry). This week we have teamed up with Lion/ne London to give you customised skincare advice. The idea is simple, you listen to the episode that matches your skin type for ultra in-depth advice from skincare consultants and Lion/ne founders, Megan and Ksenia.

PICK N MIX (but not that kind, sorry). This week we have teamed up with Lion/ne London to give you customised skincare advice. The idea is simple, you listen to the episode that matches your skin type for ultra in-depth advice from skincare consultants and Lion/ne founders, Megan and Ksenia.

PICK N MIX (but not that kind, sorry). This week we have teamed up with Lion/ne London to give you customised skincare advice. The idea is simple, you listen to the episode that matches your skin type for ultra in-depth advice from skincare consultants and Lion/ne founders, Megan and Ksenia.

PICK N MIX (but not that kind, sorry). This week we have teamed up with Lion/ne London to give you customised skincare advice. The idea is simple, you listen to the episode that matches your skin type for ultra in-depth advice from skincare consultants and Lion/ne founders, Megan and Ksenia. DISCLAIMER: We would advise that everyone takes a listen to this episode as we chat about how almost everyone has combi skin without realising as well as briefly touching upon hormonal skin. Once listening to this ep, head on over to your dry/sensitive/oily ep!

SO, 90% of women have cellulite and men do too and we are constantly being told there are products that will make it look better or go away completely BUT is there any truth in them....? @birthday.skin

In this episode, Charlie and Amy have a look into how best to care for your skin overnight. With handy tips, tricks and product recommendations, you'll be sure to wake up with glowy AF skin every morning. www.birthdayskin.co.uk @birthday.skin

Happy New Year! Hopefully the end of 2018 was kind to you all but back to work for us all now and unfortunately this is also the return of HIGH AF stress levels. Maybe your skin calmed down over the festive period but be aware that your stress levels hugely affect your skin. Founder of Disciple skincare (@discipleskincare), Charlotte Ferguson, came to the studio to chat to Charlie and Amy about stress, its effects and of course her brand that aims to chill out our faces. For the competition details please visit @birthday.skin on Instagram, good luck! www.birthdayskin.co.uk

Finally, Charlie and Amy have tracked down their all time favourite skin coach, Abigail James to answer the burning question HOW bad is it for us to pick spots and blackheads?? Follow Abigail at @Abigailjames1 and buy her book here: https://amzn.to/2PIL3QT

Isle of Paradise founder and the BEST spray tanner around, Jules Von Hep, joined Ames and Charlie for ALL of the tanning tips you're going to need to achieve the perfect, even and non-patchy glow. All mentioned products at www.birthdayskin.co.uk @birthday.skin @julesvonhep

Who even knows how pollution effects our skin or what a free radical is?! WELL, Charlie and Amy do and they're going to run through exactly what a free radical is, how a dirty atmosphere can damage your skin AND of course, how to combat the issue. Thank us later... All products on www.birthdayskin.co.uk @birthday.skin

The girls tell you how Face Wipes effect not just your skin but the environment too. As always the episode is jam packed with ridiculous anecdotes and of course product recommendations for the people out there who like the convenience of a face wipe, without adding to the fatberg! @birthday.skin www.birthdayskin.co.uk

Yep you heard right, we saw this article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/shortcuts/2018/nov/26/foreskin-facial-kate-beckinsale-serum-anti-ageing?CMP=share_btn_tw and this one: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/melmagazine.com/en-us/story/i-went-to-a-skin-clinic-to-get-a-baby-foreskin-facial/amp and we HAD to do a super quick ep on it. I would say all products discussed are on our website www.birthdayskin.co.uk but this time they definitely are not. Do follow us on @birthday.skin though and subscribe so you know everytime we add little goodies like this!

We should all be Team Cruelty-free and Team Save the Planet but sometimes it can all be too confusing. NOT ANYMORE! Charlie and Amy take their time to tell you all of their favourite brands who are doing their bit as well as speaking to Dom Bridges who is the founder of the amazingly eco-friendly brand, Haeckels. Don't forget about our Haeckels discount code - get your christmas shopping done! Remember all products are on birthdayskin.co.uk / @birthday.skin

This week is a teeny bit different as Charlie and Amy decided that it was time to really empower you lovely lot to embrace your natural skin, no make up, no hiding and no more feeling unconfident when you're bare faced. In this episode the girls launch their first 'Birthday Skin' day, talk about skincare products that make you look like you used concealor AND they chat to model, Well Being Author and entrepreneur, Danielle Copperman (IG: @dcopperman) about the politics of hiding behind make up, skin self-confidence and of course her favourite products. @birthday.skin all products mentioned on www.birthdayskin.com

It's the turn of Niacinamide! Charlie and Amy have decided to do one more in their mini series that looks at popular ingredients of which 99% of us have no idea how to use or what they do. The girls had so many questions sent to them that it made sense to do an episode. Links to all products mentioned on www.birthdayskin.co.uk IG: @birthday.skin

Continuing on with our mini-series, focussing on clearing up the confusion around specific ingrerdients, here is the latest - Squalane. It's all over the shop and is an amazing hydrator for all skin types but it's important that you know where your Squalane comes from and how to use it. In this episode Charlie and Amy make it nice and simple! Follow us on instagram @birthday.skin and find links to all products at www.birthdayskin.co.uk

IT'S EVERYWHERE ISN'T IT?! Hyaluronic Acid that is. Welcome to part 2 of the ingredient mini-series currently taking over Birthday Skin. Charlie and Amy are taking the most popular and trending ingredients being thrown at us from brands and they're explaining what they are and what they do. If you've not heard about Hyaluronic Acid yet, you've been chilling with Patrick under that rock, babes and it's time to get out and learn about the beauty industries favourite ingredient right now.

Yep, Retin-al/ol/oid products, they're everywhere and who knows whats what, what they do and why everyone keeps banging on about them? This is the first episode in a 3 part mini-series whereby Charlie and Amy take a trending ingredient and make it simple so that you know what you're buying and if it's right for you.

In this episode Charlie and Amy look into the best ways to care for your lips by looking at what's good, what's bad and of course some product advice on what to look for in good lipcare! All products are linked on birthdayskin.co.uk

We sit down with FaceGym to see if all the hype is worth it! In this episode Charlie and Amy get to know everything about the brand you're currently seeing all over instagram and give you their honest reviews of their workout! ALL Featuring a little present for you from us and FaceGym! Make sure you listen to the whole episode to get our 15% off workout code!

It's not summer anymore and to be honest - we can't wait to get snuggled on the sofa with a mulled wine watching Harry Potter on the telly BUT the cold weather can be very harsh on our skin, especially after such a hot few months. We run through the best tips and products for preparing,properly moisturising and looking after your skin while edging towards CHRISTMAS!

Birthday Skin goes on the road. Charlie and Amy take a trip to London to meet the President of Indeed Labs, Dimitra, to get all the goss and find out her skincare hacks, tips and advice.

Charlie and Amy look into whether Glossier (said Glossy-ay) is worth all the hype. Charlie took the Solution and Phase 1 kit and ran with it by doing a 4 week no make up challenge alongside it. Yep. Here's the results...

Charlie and Amy find out about how working out effects your skin, this time featuring the gorgeous health and fitness blogger, Maiyah Kenz (@maiyahkenz). As per, expect bags of advice on keeping your skin glowy and fresh while getting sweaty and tips to rid your Bacne, Chacne and Fungal Acne.

The gals answer your much anticipated questions about face masks - how often you should be masking, what types of mask you should be using and the chemicals you should be AVOIDING at all costs. All topped off with some lovely product recommendations.

The girls look into the way your skin reacts when there's a few too many G&T's involved.We would like to say a special thanks to the COO of Social Chain, Dom McGregor for featuring on this episode to chat to us about his sobriety.As mentioned, if you've noticed that alcohol has become a problem for you, get in touch with Dom on instagram @dpjmcgregor or on twitter @DominicMcGregor for honest and confidential advice.

Charlie and Amy reveal what that little bottle of clear liquid actually does. It seemed it's a bit of a mystery but actually, upon researching for this episode - turns out its actually quite a good idea.... we probably shouldn't neglect it anymore. oops.Make sure you check out our website www.birthdayskin.co.uk for links to any mentioned products in this episode.

Charlie and Amy look into the best ways to protect your skin in summer and on holiday. From understanding what that lovely yellow ball in the sky is doing to your skin to some ridiculous stories about getting an even tan. All including some amazing hacks and products. P.s. this podcast will definitely make you rethink your suncream and tanning choices Thanks again to Sean, Dean and Kieran Lemon for creating our music.

This is the first full Birthday Skin episode and we figured we should start in the same place you should when it comes to getting yourself a good skincare regime....Skin types. Sounds so simple right? Gotchaaa, it's not. We all know the different skin types but do you actually know what yours is? Probably not. And if you think you do, you could easily be wrong.... just like Amy was. She found out she's been using the wrong products for years by doing a bit of guesswork. We're chatting through the best way to find your true skin type so that the products you buy, make your skin the best it can be. Huge thank you to Sean, Dean and Kieran Lemon for creating our amazing podcast music.

Here's your chance to get to know us, Charlie and Amy, a little bit better and what to expect from the episodes on the way.