8 wellness and beauty podcasts you’ll want to subscribe to, ASAP

If you’re looking for breaking beauty news, tune into Fat Mascara

Want to know about astronauts making bandages from their own skin cells or about that new study about benzene in sunscreen? Beauty editors Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Goldstein tell you everything you need to know. It’s not all cutting-edge inventions though: the hosts discuss their product favourites, deep-dive into what they’ve tried and tested, and chat with a veterinarian dermatologist (yes, really). Past guests have included Sir John, Dr Barbara Sturm and Emily Weiss.

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If you’re a beauty nerd, listen to Allure: The Science of Beauty

There are some people that love knowing which cream will smoothen their wrinkles. And then there are others that want to know how wrinkles form, how lipids make your skin cells thrive and what a BHA really is. If you’re in the second camp, this podcast will answer all the questions you have, from the people that are qualified to tell it like it is: dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and product developers.

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If you’re a fragrance fiend, listen to Smell Ya Later.

It might sound weird to suggest listening to two fragrance writers and friends talk about scents for an hour without smelling anything, but Tytan Sinks and Sable Yong paint a really distinctive picture by “exploring every imaginable angle at which we interact with the aromas and odours in our lives.” They chat with major players in the fragrance world, like Krigler’s nose Ben Krigler and the founders of DS and Durga, and answer questions like “What does love smell like?” and “Why does everyone want to smell rich?”.

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If you’re interested in the male perspective (and want to laugh), try Dewy Dudes

What could be better than “two cornfed, midwestern boys” talking about their love of sheet masks, retinol and at-home micro needling? Listening to them share their opinions, hot takes and deep thoughts with product developers, beauty writers, aestheticians and brand founders. Come for the LOLS, stay for the two men nerding out over microcurrent devices, LED masks and prescription tretinoin.

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If you’re looking for a really good story, tune in to The Baron of Botox

Want a beauty podcast with the gripping storytelling of Serial or S-Town? This podcast by creator and host Justine Harman takes a deep-dive into Dr Fredric Brandt’s life, exploring his time as a small-time dermatologist in Miami, his eventual cultivation of a super high-profile clientele in New York and Los Angeles (which included celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna) and then his untimely death by suicide. Dr Brandt was famous for putting botox truly on the map with major celebrities and for giving his clients the most chiselled jawlines and lifted brows in the height of the 2010s. Guests include former Allure editor-in-chief Linda Wells and The View host Joy Behar.

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If you want to start interesting conversations, listen to She Says She’s Fine

This limited series podcast—helmed by Dr Munjaal Kapadia—broaches topics like PCOS, sex, pregnant, contraception, miscarriage and menopause in a way that speaks to the modern Indian woman. The gynaecologist (and his guests) speak about topics that are usually swept under the rug, like period pain, issues with infertility and sexually transmitted diseases. The loose structure and flowing conversation allows Indian women to talk about their health in a way that is relatable, easy to understand, and even funny at times.

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If you’re a wellness connoisseur, you’ll love The Doctor’s Farmacy

Struggling with wellness fatigue? Don’t know where to get the information you’re looking for? Dr Mark Hyman breaks it all down in a manner that is easy to understand and fun to listen to. Wondering if diet or exercise is more important? Not sure if you’re doing enough to boost your heart health? This podcast takes a functional medicine approach to health, wellness and mental fitness.

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If you’re interested in working on your mental fitness, look to The SOS Show with Suchita

The open conversation around mental health may still be in its nascent stages in India, but Suchita Bhhatia is trying to change that. She brings in experts, doctors and leaders in the space to chat about mental health concerns from an Indian lens. No topic is off limits, so you can look forward to conversations about coming out to your family, how to deal with self-harm and how to talk about mental health with your parents.

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