Skincare Myths, Retinol Secrets & Founder Truths with Shani DardenIn this episode, Dr. Nigma sits down with celebrity esthetician and skincare expert Shani Darden, the woman behind some of the most glowing faces in Hollywood and the cult-favorite Retinol Reform. Shani opens up about her unconventional path—from modeling and music videos to becoming one of the most trusted names in skincare.They dive deep into:- How Shani built her brand from scratch (and her advice for beauty founders)- Why multi-step skincare routines can be harmful- The truth about retinol and when to use it- Building a business during the pandemic and getting into Sephora- How internal health impacts glowing skinThis is a candid, no-BS conversation about beauty, wellness, and resilience.Thank you to our sponsorsGenova Diagnostics: https://www.gdx.net/Oxyhealth: https://www.oxyhealth.com/Rani Lounge: https://ranilounge.com/Koala Eco: https://koala.eco/Timestamps00:00 – 03:00 – Introduction: Who is Shani Darden? From music videos to skincare03:01 – 07:00 – Life before skincare: modeling, misconceptions, and moving to LA07:01 – 12:30 – Discovering her passion for skincare & working in spas12:31 – 16:50 – Training under a dermatologist and the lessons she learned16:51 – 21:00 – Building her business while raising two kids21:01 – 25:30 – Opening her Beverly Hills studio, then facing the pandemic shutdown25:31 – 29:50 – Creating her cult-favorite peel during lockdown29:51 – 33:20 – Why less is more: breaking down multi-step routines33:21 – 38:00 – Retinol myths: when to use it, what’s new, and sensitive skin tips38:01 – 44:00 – How Shani formulates products and why it’s harder than people think44:01 – 48:30 – Advice for beauty founders: “Stay small as long as you can”48:31 – 53:00 – The beauty industry now: trends vs. quality53:01 – End – Inside-out beauty: supplements, probiotics, and gut healthFollow Shani Darden:Instagram: @shanidardenShani Darden Skin Care Instagram: @shanidardenskincare Shani Darden Studio Instagram: @shanidardenstudioWebsite: www.shanidarden.comFollow Dr. Nigma:Instagram: @drnigmatalibPodcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpodFacebook: nigma.talibWebsite: www.healthydoc.com

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