Published by Pacific Touch NYC
Nichola Weir, founder of Pacific Touch NYC, is joined by her business operations manager, Mary, to dissect the commonly asked questions and key topics from the PT fam.
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Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! The girls that get it, really get it. This week we are joined by our very own PT fam member and founder of Radius, Emma Parven! Radius is a real-time, in-person connection app designed to facilitate face-to-face "meet-cutes" by eliminating traditional digital dating features like swiping, bios, and messaging. In this episode, Emma opens up about her skin journey, from spironolactone and chronic dehydration to finally uncovering a histamine response, and how that struggle shaped her confidence while dating. We also break down the emotional side of dating with acne, from covering breakouts on dates to the self worth work that got Emma through it, before diving into how Radius works, why it only lives in real world spaces like coffee shops and bars, and her go to market plan across New York City. Join Radius @radiusappco
59 min
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Fitness trainer and Reiki healer Alexa Hirschberg ( @alexahirschberg ) joins the podcast to share how sudden, severe cystic acne showed up at 29 after years of clear skin, and what her fast recovery revealed about the link between stress and breakouts. Alexa breaks down her work as a Fuze House instructor and Holy Fire Reiki Master, walks through how chakras, tarot, and daily manifestation practices show up in her healing, and explains why she believes manifestation only works when it comes from a place of security, not desperation. The conversation covers adult acne, Reiki healing, energy work, and how she manages heated workouts without wrecking her skin barrier.
50 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This one's for everyone who's been requesting it: melasma and pigmentation. Nichola breaks down: What melasma actually is Why it gets called "the mask of pregnancy" Why heat (not just sun) might be the biggest trigger nobody talks about. Th real difference between melasma, PIH, and PIE Why hydroquinone isn't the long-term fix a lot of people think it is The ingredients that actually help calm an overactive melanocyte (vitamin C, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and more). Nichola also walks through the Pacific Touch Method approach, from sun protection to lifestyle shifts that bring down internal heat, plus a myth busting round to close it out. Shop products mentioned here
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Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!! We're back in the studio and officially fangirling. This week Nichola and Mary sit down with Sisley, aka The Acne Nutritionist ( @theacnenutritionist ), North America and Australia's leading acne-focused holistic nutritionist, to get into what's actually going on underneath your breakouts. We cover the difference between an acne trigger and a root cause (and why cutting out dairy forever isn't the answer), plus the gut bacteria almost every acne-prone client is missing, why "eating clean" might secretly be undereating, and how "rushing woman syndrome" could be showing up on your skin. Sisley also breaks down the foods she actually recommends for clear skin (flax, wild salmon, sardines making their comeback), her honest take on the most overrated supplement in the acne space, and the truth about pregnancy acne. Plus, she gives us the one skin affirmation she comes back to again and again. Follow Sisley Learn more about Sisley's Acne Protocol
52 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! It's a solo one this week while Nichola is away on vacation. Mary is getting into something real: the acne flare up she experienced last week, what triggered it (hello, wedding season and travel chaos), and the exact toolkit she used to calm things down fast. She breaks down her full routine reset, including switching to the Ruby Cleanser, leaning on the Mandelic + Fusion, using the Clear and Calm Mask almost daily, icing, red light therapy, and stripping back to one targeted active instead of layering too much. Plus the supplement side of things (zinc, cod liver oil, probiotics) and why staying consistent with facials made all the difference this time around. The big takeaway: a strong skin barrier is what helps you bounce back fast when a flare up hits. Hydrated skin heals.
54 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! If you have ever assumed that clearing your skin requires regular facials, this episode is going to change your mind. This week, Mary and Nichola break down what the Pacific Touch Method actually looks like outside the treatment room, and why everything you do at home between appointments matters more than most people realize. They get into what a virtual consultation with Pacific Touch looks like from start to finish, how Nichola approaches a new client she has never met in person, and what she is actually looking for when she reads a skin health intake. Plus, the lifestyle factors that come up again and again with virtual clients, from blood sugar management to pore clogging ingredients hiding in plain sight, and why getting those basics right can move the needle faster than any product. Whether you are not local to New York, cannot commit to regular facials right now, or are just starting to figure out what your skin actually needs, this one is for you. The PT Method works from anywhere. This episode shows you how. Book a virtual consultation with Bella Shop NuFace Follow Shelly Marshall, @beautyshamans
43 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week Nichola and Mary are diving into one of the most requested summer topics: SPF and acne-prone skin. From mineral vs. chemical sunscreen and the white cast conversation, to why so many formulas get a bad rep for breaking people out, plus the truth behind the "sun clears my acne" myth that will not die. Nichola also breaks down the FDA's recent approval of a new UV filter ingredient, what it means for acne-safe formulations in the US, and her go-to SPF recommendations for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Plus, her one non-negotiable for keeping your skin on track this summer, whether you're in the Hamptons, on a plane, or just trying to survive the heat. This one is packed. AM Replenish Lightly Tinted by Tizo Prism Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist
52 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week we are getting into something that is honestly the underbelly of so much of what we talk about on this podcast... nervous system regulation . And more specifically, what it actually has to do with your skin. Nicola breaks down how a dysregulated nervous system triggers inflammation, ramps up oil production, and sends your skin into full overdrive. Plus, why stress is not always the enemy (yes, really) and what happens in your body when it tips out of balance. We also get into: Why 80% of PT skin health intakes mark stress as high... and why working out might not be the fix you think it is The direct AND indirect ways stress leads to breakouts What Nicola actually feels on the facial table when a client's nervous system is dysregulated Why our digital habits are a bigger deal than we want to admit Practical ways to start calming your system down without overhauling your entire life If you've been doing everything right and still breaking out, this one might be the missing piece. As always, tag us, share with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave us a five star review if you're loving the pod!
35 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Our baby has officially arrived. The very first Pacific Touch product, the PT Clear and Calm biocellulose sheet mask, is OUT and we are riding this high together. In today's episode we pull back the curtain on all of it. The origin story (spoiler: it started with a Belmondo and a "what if"), the formulation, the ingredients doing the actual work (Manuka honey!! a peptide that brings down reactivity like nothing else!! licorice root!! calendula!!), and yes... the typo. We are airing our laundry. We put our foot down, we reprinted, and we are SO glad we did. We also get into who this mask is really for, why biocellulose is a non-negotiable, and how to get the most out of every last drop of serum in the packet. If you have been here for the journey, this one is for you. Shop the Clear & Calm Sheet Mask here
40 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Summer is HERE, and we are calling in the era of sexy summer skin. On today's episode, Nichola breaks down everything you need to know to transition your routine into the warmer months... from editing down your winter hydration layers, to keeping your acne-fighting actives in rotation (yes, even when it's hot). We get into the great SPF debate (spoiler: acne-prone people, we need to talk), what a gel moisturizer actually does to your skin barrier, and why the whole "my skin is better in summer" thing is kind of a myth. Plus, Nichola's protocol for a long day in the sun, lycopene loading post-beach, and her thoughts on the baseball hat situation. We close it out with a rapid fire round covering SPF 30 vs 50, retinol in summer (the real answer), Lift and Glow vs Lighten and Brighten, mineral vs chemical, and more. PLUS... our Clear and Calm sheet masks are officially launching next week, June 2nd. You all are going to fall in LOVE! Tag us in your PT mask moments this summer. Let's make it a thing.
49 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week, Nichola and I are getting into fungal acne. And I mean really getting into it. Because I cannot tell you how many times we see clients who have been treating the wrong thing for months (sometimes years) without knowing it. We cover:✨ What Malassezia folliculitis actually is and why "fungal acne" is a bit of a misnomer✨ The visual clues that separate it from regular acne✨ Why the dandruff shampoo hack all over social actually makes things worse, not better✨ Whether cleansing oils really cause fungal acne (Nichola's answer will surprise you, and it involves a petri dish)✨ The connection between antibiotics prescribed for acne and yeast overgrowth✨ What the PT routine looks like for treating it, including where Sieve Microbiome Balancing Serum and Eruption Emulsion come in✨ Why summer is prime season for it and how to stay ahead of it✨ When it makes sense to see a dermatologist, and what to do after the quick fix✨ And whether it can come back (it can, but a strong barrier is your best defence) Nichola breaks it all down the way only she can. This one is packed!!📲 Book a Pacific Touch Method Facial 🔗 Find us: @pacifictouchnyc | @skintalktuesdaypodcast
49 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! K-beauty is everywhere right now, and if you have acne-prone skin you have probably wondered whether it is actually for you. In this episode, Mary sits down with Nichola to give an honest, unfiltered take on the Korean skincare craze. They cover where the wave is really coming from, whether 10-step routines are necessary or just brilliant marketing, and what Korean brands are genuinely doing better than the West. Nichola shares why she thinks the K-beauty fixation will eventually swing like every trend before it, and why that does not mean you should ignore it entirely. They dig into the real differences between a K-beauty routine and an acne-prone routine, why Korean skincare is largely focused on pigmentation and hydration rather than acne treatment, and what that means for anyone shopping the trend with breakout-prone skin. Nichola also explains why "non-comedogenic" claims mean nothing, what to actually look for on an ingredient deck, and why fragrance and citrus oil extracts are your first red flag. Plus, the episode wraps with a rapid fire Worth It or Skip It on the biggest K-beauty trends right now, including glass skin, slugging, pimple patches, LED masks, double cleansing and more. In this episode: The K-Beauty craze: is it here to stay? Is Korean skincare actually formulated for western and acne-prone skin? The real reason less is more, and when more is actually strategic What to check on the ingredient deck before you buy anything Fragrance, citrus oils and the ingredients to avoid How Pacific Touch brought the best of K-beauty into the Lift and Glow facial Worth It or Skip It: glass skin, slugging, pimple patches, LED masks, sheet masks and more Book your Lift & Glow Facial Shop the 24k Gold Mask
57 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Taylor Fazio, Registered Dietitian and Wellness Advisor at The Lanby, is joining us for one of our most honest and packed conversations to date. And yes, she is also a Pacific Touch client, so she knows firsthand what it feels like to be on both sides of the healing journey. Taylor opens up about her own skin story, including years of harsh acids, tretinoin that she went rogue with, zero sunscreen and a barrier that was completely broken down before she found Pacific Touch. She shares what changed, what she learned from Kim, and why staying consistent was the biggest unlock of her entire healing process. From there, we get into the gut and nutrition side of skin health: what an ideal skin optimized day of eating actually looks like, her honest stance on intermittent fasting and how blood sugar plays a bigger role in your skin than most people realize. We break down the electrolyte conversation, including which ones Taylor actually recommends, which popular ones she would skip and who they are really designed for. We also get into probiotics and why the wrong strain at the wrong time can make things worse, not better. Then we get into prenatal vitamins, and Taylor does not hold back. She explains what to actually look for in a prenatal, which brands she trusts and why, and what she wishes more women knew about the most nutrient demanding time of their lives. We also touch on what it looks like to support someone coming off the pill and why postpartum is one of the most overlooked windows in women's health. We close out with a rapid fire wellness round that you will not want to skip. If you have ever felt like your skin is trying to tell you something, this one is for you. Follow Taylor @taylored.health Subscribe to To A T Work with The Lanby
55 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week's guest is someone we have been wanting to get on the mics for quite some time. Today, we have Delicate Matter Beauty founder, Annecy Anastasi, also known as "The Acne Gal" on TikTok, with us to talk all things acne & rosacea safe beauty. Annecy opens up about her personal skin journey, what actually moved the needle in her healing beyond skincare, and how her experience navigating acne and rosacea led her to spot a gap in the beauty market and fill it herself. We get into the truth about noncomedogenic makeup, what the beauty industry isn't telling you as a consumer, how to build an acne safe routine that actually performs, and everything that went into formulating Delicate Matter's debut skin tint. This one is packed with honest conversations, ingredient talk, and so much inspo for anyone who has ever felt like the beauty industry wasn't made for their skin. Shop Delicate Matter & get 10% off with our exclusive link: https://delicatematterbeauty.com/?ref=PTNYC Follow Annecy on TikTok Follow Delicate Matter on Instagram
56 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Nearly 1 in 4 couples are now planning skincare and aesthetic treatments before their wedding, and for good reason. Between engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette trips, and a photographer following you for 12 hours on your wedding day, your skin has never had more work to do. In The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp with Kim, our lead bridal esthetician breaks down exactly what brides need to know to get their skin camera-ready for every moment of the bridal season, not just the wedding day itself. We get into the ideal wedding skincare timeline from 12 months out all the way to the week of the wedding, what a Pacific Touch bridal consultation looks like from day one, how to handle an active acne flare-up when you are in the middle of bridal prep, where esthetic treatments end and medical aesthetics like Botox, fillers and lasers begin, and how to navigate all of it without overwhelming your skin or your budget. Plus, Kim shares the single most important thing any bride can do for her skin, even if she can only commit to one thing. If you are searching for wedding skincare advice, a bridal facial treatment plan, or just wondering where to even start, The Pacific Touch Bridal Bootcamp with Kim is the episode for you. Ready to start your bridal skincare journey? Book your Lighten and Brighten Facial here Book your Lift and Glow Facial here As mentioned in this episode, read the full New York Times article on bridal skincare trends here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/style/bridal-wedding-skincare-aesthetic-treatments-injectibles-lasers.html
40 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! While Nichola is back from Spring Break and Mary is in Italy this week, we are excited to bring you a rapid fire Q&A in honor of Nichola's birthday! We cover dating with acne and how to actually feel good in your skin, the summer skincare advice that is honestly BS, and whether you really need to swap your moisturizer for the new season. Nichola also breaks down how to pick the right vitamin C, her real thoughts on blotting sheets, how much sunscreen you actually need (chest included!), and the most minimal travel routine you can get away with. Plus, we get into spring supplement swaps, and Nichola gives her honest take on Alix Earle's new skincare line, Reale Actives. This one is packed. For a limited time: Book the $200 Pacific Touch Method Facial
57 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! She's back! We're so excited to welcome Diana Orchant MS, RD from @do.nutrition for her second time on the podcast and this time, we go even deeper. In this episode, Diana picks up where we left off and dives further into hormonal imbalances and exactly how they show up as acne, including what your DUTCH test results actually mean for your skin. We also break down the role the liver plays in clearing acne, what histamine intolerance is and why it keeps coming up in the treatment room, supplement myths (yes, we're talking biotin!), and Diana's honest professional take on GLP-1s like Ozempic and how they can affect acne. If you loved Part 1 , you do not want to miss this one. So much good info! Follow Diana @do.nutrition Book a discovery call: https://www.dianaorchantnutrition.com/contact
49 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!! Today's episode is incredibly special, as things are coming full circle. We are SO grateful to have our dear friend and long time Pacific Touch client, Elizabeth Endres-Orrigo! Elizabeth, host of The Wellness Process Podcast, shares it all: → the highs, the lows, the lessons, and everything in between, including: → How she found Pacific Touch (and what kept her coming back) → The triggers that impacted her skin → What she would do differently if she could start over → Navigating dating, career, and life while struggling with acne → The disconnect between “doing everything right”… and still breaking out → Nervous system regulation + the role it plays in healing → And yes… the “woo woo” side of things Elizabeth also shares how everything in her life → relationships, career, lifestyle ← began to click into place during this phase… A mix of divine timing, deep inner work, and a few brave trust falls along the way. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… and your skin still isn’t cooperating, this conversation is going to hit home for you. This recording was one to remember. Let us know your favorite parts in the comments! Follow Elizabeth: @thewellnessprocesspod Listen to The Wellness Process Podcast Book with Pacific Touch NYC
1 hr 5 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Estheticians love it and clients hate it. On this week on the podcast, we are back with a part two for our most controversial topic in the acne healing space: purging. We’re breaking down exactly what’s happening in the skin during a purge, why congestion comes to the surface all at once, and how to confidently tell the difference between a true purge and a breakout that’s being triggered by your routine. We also get into the real timeline, how long purging actually lasts, why it can show up in areas you’ve never broken out before, and whether it’s possible to purge more than once. A major focus of this episode is what happens when coming off acne suppressants like spironolactone, birth control, antibiotics, or Accutane. We talk about why these clients often experience a more intense or prolonged purge, think “starving the skin”, how hormones and the skin microbiome play a role, and whether it’s better to come off these treatments slowly or go cold turkey. We also cover the products and ingredients most likely to stimulate a purge, how to know if your routine is actually helping versus hindering your progress, and the big question, is it possible to heal acne without going through a purge at all? And if you’re currently in it, we’ve got you. We walk through a real life POV of being in the middle of a purge, what to do, how to support your skin, signs that things are improving, and how long to stay the course before reassessing. Plus, what we tell our clients when they feel like giving up. Listen to Purging 101: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jeXB4jqeZWXv1vg2FzmwL?si=yMpeLviSTwmmyTZv4QBdAg
54 min
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Mary recently had a flare-up around her chin/jawline area about 7-10 days before her period, which led her to think... is this hormonal? In this episode, Nichola breaks down the truth about hormone-driven acne: from the biggest misconceptions to what’s actually happening inside the body. We get into why so many women in their late 20s and 30s suddenly start experiencing breakouts, and whether “hormonal acne” is as common as it seems. We also unpack the key hormones at play, the difference between stress-related breakouts and insulin-driven acne, and why these patterns often show up along the chin and jawline. If you’ve ever felt like your acne is cyclical, stubborn, or confusing — this episode will help you understand what your skin is trying to tell you, and what to do next. Shop Roccoco Sale: https://pacifictouchnyc.com/collections/all