The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 67: Uncompromising Chemistry: Eric Pressly on Bond Repair, Beauty Science, and Building What Comes Next

In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine sits down with materials scientist and inventor Eric Pressly and to explore the science of repair — and why rebuilding beauty from the inside out matters more than ever.

Eric is the inventor behind some of the most influential bond-repair technologies in modern beauty, and the founder of Epres haircare and ePhD nail treatment. In this conversation, he explains the molecular science behind repairing broken keratin bonds in hair and nails — and why most beauty products focus on coating damage rather than truly fixing it.

Together, Eric and his wife and COO Natalie share the origin story behind their newest brands, the creative process behind scientific innovation, and what it’s like building a company as partners in life and business.

You’ll learn:

• What “bond repair” actually means at the molecular level;• Why most nail and hair products only provide surface-level fixes;• How Eric developed new repair technologies during the pandemic;• The surprising connection between materials science, chemistry, and creativity;• Why the beauty industry often prioritizes marketing over innovation;• And, what Eric and Natalie believe the future of beauty should focus on: health first, youth second.

The episode also explores sustainability in beauty, the challenge of proving scientific claims in an era of AI-generated marketing, and why true innovation often happens outside of large corporations.

This is a conversation about chemistry, creativity, entrepreneurship, and rebuilding — both scientifically and personally.

Connect with Eric on Instagram at @ericpressly and on LinkedIn here. Explore Epres on Instagram at @epresbeauty and learn more about the products and brand ethos at epres.com. Explore ePhD on Instagram at @ephdnail and learn more about the products and brand ethos at ephd.com.

Follow Skincarma on Instagram and on TikTok. Catch product reviews of Carmine’s top picks of the best skincare on the Skincarma Blog. You can also connect with Carmine on Substack and LinkedIn – and explore his extensive work in beauty on the Carmine Montalto INK website here.

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Product links:

epres Bond Repair Treatment Starter Kit

epres Healthy Hair 3-Step System Starter Kit

ePhD Bond Repair Nail Treatment

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The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.

The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.

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