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Dr. Lance Setterfield, the foremost educator and expert on microneedling also known under many names such as collagen induction therapy, dermarolling, etc gives a frank discussion about who should be doing the treatment, what you should and should not be using on your skin, and dispels reports that microneedling could be damaging. To find out more about microneedling and the products and information we discussed today please visit www.beautyps.com Also let us know what part of the beauty and wellness industry you’d like for us to help you navigate and if you liked this show please rate us on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud! Thanks for listening! Beauty GPS is copyright 2019 Beauty By Mary Schook, LLC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Licensed Esthetician Brenda Keller joins Mary Schook in the Hot Seat to discuss her filler fatigue, how to look younger after 60, age prevention, the history of skincare, skincare ingredients, anti-aging options, hydration and so much more. Brenda has been a practicing esthetician for nearly 40 years and she has a LOT to share! For more information please visit beautygps.com Meanwhile we’ll catch you next Saturday At noon with our next special guest expert Who’s ready to answer your burning beauty and wellness questions answered- LIVE! Beauty GPS is copyright 2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Could popular skincare ingredients in our personal care products be doing more harm than help? Beauty experts Courtney Dunlop, former beauty editor for Allure and Cosmopolitan magazines as well as consultant to Skincare brands Clinique and Aveda weighs in with French-trained licensed esthetician and spa owner Elle Feldman as to what they see happening in their co-owned spa and store Good Skin Day. After reports of this phenomenon affecting spas nationwide host Mary Schook felt it was time to unveil the curtain as to what is going on inside America's silent skincare suffering: screaming pores.

Home facial tool purchases are up by nearly 200%. Mary Schook brought Engineer Tony Picciano into the hot seat to discuss whether home laser, microcurrent, and radiofrequency devices work. Tony holds a masters degree in Electronics engineering and is the chief engineer and CEO of a state licensed and FDA regulated manufacturing facility called Neurotris. We also discuss the keys to pique health and aging and how all cancer has one common element. Beauty GPS was designed to bring unbiased transparency to the beauty and wellness industry at a time when most products are built around marketing. We hope you make Beauty GPS your trusted source and make sure to tune in every first and third Saturday at NOON Eastern Standard Time to ask our licensed experts your burning beauty and wellness questions. More info can be found at www.beautygps.com Thanks for listening!

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in 10 states and medical marijuana in 33 states, (not to mention the legalization of industrial hemp with the 2018 farm bill) Cannabis derivatives like CBD can be found in most stores across the nation both orally and topically. I liken it to the days when Coca cola contained cocaine in it in the 1800’s What most consumers don’t know is the FDA considers CBD a drug thanks to the the seizure drug epidiolex. We’re lucky today thatDoctor Tod Cooperman of Consumerlab.com joins us in the hot seat to spill the real tea on CBD! He only happens to be the president of Consumerlab.com, a nationally recognized and respected researcher, writer and speaker on consumer healthcare issues, and a regular guest of the Dr. Oz Show. We also discuss how 1 in 5 supplements don’t have what they claim, how coconut water can send you to the hospital, and how all cocoa is contaminated! Just like skincare the supplement industry in the United States is self policing. The only way to know what you’re really getting is to look to companies like Consumer Lab who independently test the supplements to know what you’re getting. To learn more about CBD and supplements www.beautygps.com FDA's OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON CBD can be found at https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm421168.htm#cosmetics Make sure YOUR burning beauty & wellness questions get answered during our next LIVE Q&A every 1st and 3rd Saturday at noon! If you like the show please make sure to rate us on iTunes or whatever platform you’re listening to. Thank you for listening. Beauty GPS- IN THE HOT SEAT is copyright 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Part 2 of Beauty GPS- In the RAW with Doctor Tod Cooperman. The FDA considers CBD technically illegal in food, drinks, and supplements despite the fact you see it nearly everywhere! CBD is considered an active ingredient in a drug product under section 505 of the FD&C ACT UNLESS the substance was already marketed as a dietary supplement or conventional food before the new drug investigations were authorized in 1994. The FDA will be holding its first discovery hearings on May 31st . CBD in cosmetics must not make any therapeutic claims or it is in violation of the FD&C Act. For more information please visit beautygps.com Beauty GPS is copyright 2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

I’m excited to introduce Doctor Tod Cooperman, president of Consumerlab.com and a nationally recognized and respected researcher, writer and speaker on consumer healthcare issues. He’s also a regular guest on the Dr. Oz Show. Today’s raw edit is part of a two part series on supplements and CBD- both very important topics that need to be discussed. It's the wild west when it comes to both because the FDA allows the industry to generally self regulate except when it comes to banned substances and medical claims.

Since the days of Cleopatra consumers have been looking for that one magic cream. Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu of Chemist Confessions talks about how formulations are built around marketing and what to watch out for in skincare since skincare formulations are not regulated by the FDA. We discuss CBD and probiotics in skincare, online shopping, why vaseline is still the gold standard after 140 years and so much more!

Celebrities and influencers are endorsing brands built around marketing and consumers are getting frustrated with sensitive, dry, broken out and aging skin. Chemist Confessions come to the rescue to help decode popular trends and ingredients like CBD and probiotics in skincare. Also is it really necessary to by a separate men's skincare product if your wife or girlfriend's product is working? Do our chemists Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu finding that it's necessary to make skincare creams and formulations for darker skin tones? What should you be concerned about with claims around hyaluronic acid? All of this and so much more is discussed on the 5th edition of Beauty GPS- In The Raw with Mary Schook! Please visit www.beautygps.com for more information and please make sure you comment and rate us! Thanks for listening!

We upgrade our phones and cars, but rarely do we upgrade our lives. In a now 13 billion dollar industry the self-help/weightloss world has plenty of "gurus", but who's actually out there helping to drive long-lasting change? Jay Nixon is a certified personal trainer, certified nutrition specialist and certified fitness nutrition specialist. He is also Author of the Overweight Mind and Owner of Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, CA. For over two decades Jay has been helping thousands of people reach total body transformation through a cohesive combo of fitness, nutrition and personal development coaching. We discuss why every diet fails, why it’s important to have friends and mentors along the self improvement journey and how upgrading your life is just as essential as upgrading your phone,car or most other things in our lives. A new life of happiness and fulfillment awaits you on the other side of fear, anxiety and complacency if you’re willing to put in the work. If you’d like to find out how to upgrade your life with Jay please visit our site at www.beautygps.com Make sure YOUR burning beauty & wellness questions get answered during our next LIVE Q&A every 1st and 3rd Saturday at noon! Beauty GPS- IN THE HOT SEAT is copyright 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

It's the wild west when it comes to beauty treatments and illegal devices are ending up in the hands of licensed skincare professionals in an industry that is virtually self regulated. Consumers on realself.com In this fourth edition of BEAUTY GPS - IN THE HOT SEAT WITH MARY SCHOOK Annette Hanson discusses how these devices ended up in spas and skin clinics. Spas have never been under more pressure to give the public results at any cost, but a growing number of devices used in spas are NOT cleared by the FDA and people are getting permanently damaged by estheticians who are practicing outside of their licenses and are embarrassed or afraid to report it. Incidences at spas can happen at any time, but it's time to educate the consumer on services being self regulated by the industry before to help prevent skincare casualties. Annette Hanson, founder of Atelier Esthetique Insititute, was instrumental in writing the curriculum for the New York state esthetics license and is heavily diplomaed Internationally through her studies in France with Carita, Payot and Lancome. She is also a published author, educator, lecturer, and founder of two groundbreaking skincare lines. Annette and Mary Schook also talk about about her beauty hacks after over 40 years in the skincare industry and her non-surgical secrets to her youthful neckline and eyes. Please note that all opinions of Annette Hanson are that of her own and not to be taken as legal advice. You can check with your state’s laws and guidelines at beautygps.com for further information. Reactions and random accidents are bound to happen, but it’s important to disclose everything to your chosen skincare provider to reduce any skincare mishaps. Keep in mind that every state’s laws are different. You can find out more information about legal services in your state by visiting beautygps.com

Today, Skincare Industry Icon Annette Hanson is in the HOT SEAT to talk about spas and skin clinics that advertise high-tech procedures using illegal medical devices. Spas have never been under more pressure to give the public results at any cost, and a growing number of devices that are NOT cleared by the FDA are being performed out of the scope of the skincare pro’s license. The Times reported as far back as 2011 that personal injury from non-physician operators had risen by 78%. In my own practice consumers with severe or permanent damage are being sent to me on a weekly basis by doctors, dermatologists, and agents since I’m notorious for helping to calm the situation. Incidences at spas can happen at any time, but permanent damage is not only physically scarring, but emotionally scarring to the consumer. From what I gather most consumers are afraid or embarrassed to report their permanent damage as a result of these illegal services and equipment. These services are even on menus and visible in MAJOR department stores so the consumer can only assume they must be legal. Keep in mind that the skincare industry is having a wild west moment and the regulators have made it up to the industry to police itself. Reactions and random accidents are bound to happen, but it’s important to disclose everything to your chosen skincare provider to reduce any skincare mishaps. Annette Hanson, founder of Atelier Esthetique Insititute, was instrumental in writing the curriculum for the New York state esthetics license and is heavily diplomaed Internationally through her studies in France with Carita, Payot and Lancome. She is also a published author, educator, lecturer, and founder of two groundbreaking skincare lines. I kept this raw version of Annette Hanson’s interview because there’s just too much information that is beneficial to both the consumer and aspiring estheticians. Annette and I also talk about about her beauty hacks after over 40 years in the skincare industry and her non-surgical secrets to her youthful neckline and eyes. Please note that all opinions of Annette Hanson are that of her own and not to be taken as legal advice. You can check with your state’s laws and guidelines at beautygps.com for further information.

Welcome to the THIRD episode of Beauty GPS - IN THE HOT SEAT! Beauty GPS is meant to help YOU the listener navigate through all of your beauty and wellness questions through licensed experts and practitioners that have agreed to sit in MY hot seat so that YOU the listener can ask them questions LIVE every first and third Saturday at NOON Eastern Standard Time! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DIAL INTO OUR HOTLINE FOUND ON BEAUTYGPS.com OR you can just listen to the conversation! What do you stand to learn from a former high fashion makeup artist turned makeup brand mogul turned Estée Lauder Global Color Product Development Consultant? For those thinking about starting a beauty brand our veteran beauty expert shares some gut wrenching details about the unexpected things that can happen to thriving beauty brands. As a consumer, you’ll find out why it’s important to shop Legacy Brands like Estee Lauder who continue to put a lot of science and safety behind their products. Our guest expert Alison Raffaele gives you a MAJOR peek behind the scenes of what goes on behind the pretty packaging and glamour of the beauty industry. I can’t wait for you to go on this journey with us!

We’re back again with a third edition of Beauty GPS- In The RAW. This interview didn’t quite take the direction I had first intended with our guest expert Alison Raffaele- a former high fashion makeup artist turned makeup line mogul turned Estée Lauder Global Color Product Development Consultant. I originally brought Alison on to talk about self care and to share that Matrix Movie moment where she has to decide whether to take the red pill or the blue one. Alison chose to close a namesake makeup linethat was making millions of dollars and the reasons to end it all are not what you think. This insider information is way too important for people thinking about starting a beauty line to not hear. Alison and I also discuss what goes on behind the scenes at major brands like Estee Lauder, basic secrets to staying young, and answers to your questions concerning dark under eye circles, camouflaging rosacea and more. If you like the show please give us five stars wherever you get your podcasts. Also don't forget to send us your questions and discover Alison's favorite products at www.beautygps.com Thanks for listening!

We’re back again with a second edition of Beauty GPS- IN THE HOT SEAT hosted by Mary Schook. Kevin James Bennett has been described as one of THE most product-driven, business-focused artists of our generation according to Michael Devellis, owner of The Powder group, which is one of the largest professional artist networks in the beauty industry. Kevin is an award-winning makeup artist, a leader, educator, cosmetics developer, and overall beauty industry expert. Today Kevin and Mary discuss how to get past the confusing marketing out there and shop for your skincare, haircare and color cosmetics. Kevin will keep you laughing all the way through and doesn't hold ANYTHING back. At times it even gets a LITTLE bit controversial, but the man lives by facts and the industry needs more beacons such as Kevin. We hope you love this interview as much as Mary Schook did. Please note this episode contains explicit language. To find out more about Kevin and the products and information we discussed today please visit www.beautyps.com Also let us know what part of the beauty and wellness industry you’d like for us to help you navigate and if you liked this show please rate us on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud! Thanks for listening! Beauty GPS is copyright 2019 Beauty By Mary Schook, LLC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

We’re back again with a second edition of Beauty GPS- In The RAW hosted by Mary Schook. Mary Schook decided to do another raw edit with this week’s beauty expert Kevin James Bennett because Kevin had a LOT of insider intel that Mary felt was too important for the beauty junkies and pros out there to miss. Kevin James Bennett has been described as one of THE most product-driven, business-focused artists of our generation according to Michael Devellis, owner of The Powder group, which is one of the largest professional artist networks in the beauty industry. Kevin is an award-winning makeup artist, a leader, educator, cosmetics developer, and overall beauty industry expert. Today Kevin and Mary discuss how to get past the confusing marketing out there and shop for your skincare, haircare and color cosmetics. Kevin will keep you laughing all the way through and doesn't hold ANYTHING back. At times it even gets a LITTLE bit controversial, but the man lives by facts and the industry needs more beacons such as Kevin. We hope you love this interview as much as Mary Schook did. Please note this episode contains explicit language. To find out more about Kevin and the products and information we discussed today please visit www.beautyps.com Also let us know what part of the beauty and wellness industry you’d like for us to help you navigate and if you liked this show please rate us on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud! Thanks for listening! Beauty GPS is copyright 2019 Beauty By Mary Schook, LLC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Episode 1- BEAUTY GPS RAW WITH GUEST JULIA MILIN Beauty GPS - In The Hot Seat with Mary Schook Unadulterated beauty and wellness information available LIVE every first and third Saturday of the month at noon EST and syndicated every second and fourth day of the month by noon EST. DIAL-IN NUMBER:(605) 468-8882 ACCESS CODE: 769480 Episode one is with microblading pioneer and micropigment expert Julia Anne Milin! Julia is the founder of Brow Design International, which is the leading American Academy for microblade training and certification. Julia has been named New York's microblading Guru by ABC's Good Morning America and Marie Claire Magazine. Host Mary Schook is a licensed esthetician, author, formulator and member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Mary has been called the editor to the editors for breaking the latest beauty and technology to the media such as lash extensions and Korean beauty. She has been featured in Vogue, Allure, The New York Times, Glamour, Marie Claire, The Rachael Ray Show and endless media outlets. In this episode Julia Milin and Mary Schook discuss camouflaging dark circles with tattoos, the do's and don'ts of microblading and the latest breaking service in micropigmentation! Visit www.beautygps.com for more information about our guests and products that are mentioned.

Unadulterated beauty and wellness information available LIVE every first and third Saturday of the month at noon EST and syndicated every second and fourth day of the month by noon EST. DIAL-IN NUMBER:(605) 468-8882 ACCESS CODE: 769480 Episode one is with microblading pioneer and micropigment expert Julia Anne Milin! Julia is the founder of Brow Design International, which is the leading American Academy for microblade training and certification. Julia has been named New York's microblading Guru by ABC's Good Morning America and Marie Claire Magazine. Host Mary Schook is a licensed esthetician, author, formulator and member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Mary has been called the editor to the editors for breaking the latest beauty and technology to the media such as lash extensions and Korean beauty. She has been featured in Vogue, Allure, The New York Times, Glamour, Marie Claire, The Rachael Ray Show and endless media outlets. In this episode Julia Milin and Mary Schook discuss camouflaging dark circles with tattoos, the do's and don'ts of microblading and the latest breaking service in micropigmentation! Visit www.beautygps.com for more information about our guests and products that are mentioned.