The Par Olive Podcast Olivia Boyd-Smith

Diandra Politano is a household name in Australia, working with some of the biggest influencers, media and partnering with brands such as Estée Lauder. With a waitlist to see clients now spanning into late 2022, its safe to say Diandra Politano is in (very) high demand. 

In this episode, Diandra and I discuss how she started her career in beauty, her thoughts on skincare misinformation on social media, how to create a skincare regime, and her favourite skincare ingredients. Enjoy!

Find Diandra Politano:
https://www.diandrapolitano.com

Products Mentioned:
https://diandra-politano-home-care.myshopify.com

Today I am joined by French Pharmacist Dr. Marie Drago - the Founder of Gallinée Skincare. A line powered by prebiotics, probiotics and lactic acid to nourish and protect the skin's good bacteria. Together we discuss the skin's microbiome - what it is exactly, and how it can influence our skin health, why good bacteria is crucial for glowing, healthy skin, how we can balance the PH level of our skin, and what nutrients will help to achieve a healthy gut microbiome.

Find Gallinée on Instagram:
@gallinee_beaute


Products mentioned:
https://www.mecca.com.au/gallinee/face-vinegar/V-812594.html

Jamie O’Banion is a true powerhouse - the Founder and CEO of global beauty brand Beauty Bio, a wife and mother of three. Jamie’s launch into the beauty industry started from a young age - with her family owned cosmetic lab that works on some of the biggest beauty names in the industry.

In 2011, Jamie went onto launch Beauty Bio - a brand rooted in the belief of truth in beauty - leading with transparency and efficacy. In this conversation, Jamie and I discuss how she built the Beauty Bio brand, balancing motherhood and business, her wellness hacks, and how microneedling will truly transform your skin.


Instagram:
@beautybio
@jamieobanion


Products mentioned:
Glo Pro: https://www.mecca.com.au/beautybio/glopro-facial-microneedling-regeneration-tool/I-045446.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwmeiIBhA6EiwA-uaeFSKa_6p3smxl-G8f8gSxYEOYuaCNf5sOwEtNeOe7OhKTbTF8dIXTshoCP3MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

In this episode, I am joined by the Co-founder of Ultra Violette, Ava Mathews. Ava's career has always been rooted in beauty - from MECCA, to Napoleon Perdis and Rationale, she’s exceptionally well versed in the industry, which was the perfect launch pad to pioneer the SPF space with Ultra Violette. 

Together, we discuss how she launched her brand, the Gwyneth/ Vogue SPF moment that caused waves in the beauty industry, the difference between chemical and physical SPF filters, how Ultra Violette pioneered the shift with SPF as an everyday skincare staple, and advice for young budding entrepreneurs, and beauty advice she would give her younger self.

Find Ava on Instagram @avamatthews (double T!)

Products mentioned:

- Ultra Violette SHOP
https://www.sephora.com.au/brands/ultra-violette?dxid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcfybRXhPp0rSAT_p9lsiDW54ZvH1rlfDYp9KvSTMG7DJdgdive0RT-BoC0-oQAvD_BwE&dxgaid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcfybRXhPp0rSAT_p9lsiDW54ZvH1rlfDYp9KvSTMG7DJdgdive0RT-BoC0-oQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcfybRXhPp0rSAT_p9lsiDW54ZvH1rlfDYp9KvSTMG7DJdgdive0RT-BoC0-oQAvD_BwE

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shyamalar Gunatheesan - Australia's leading Dermatologist. Dr Gunatheesan studied a Bachelor of Science, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Melbourne. During her degree she spent a year at Harvard University studying Genetic Research. Now a fellow of the Australasian Collage of Dermatologists, a consultant Dermatologist at The Skin Health institute, and Founding Dermatologist at ODE Dermatology in Melbourne. 


Together, we discuss the best anti-aging dermatology treatments, how nutrition impacts skin health and the treatments to achieve optimal skin health in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Find Dr. Shyamalar Gunatheesan on Instagram @dyshyammi_dermatologist & @odedermatology
Enjoy!



Products mentioned:

Rationale Skincare SHOP

Light Stim LED SHOP

Life Extension Supplements SHOP

In this episode, I am joined by Lisa and Lauren Goldfaden, the Co-Founders of Goldfaden MD - the first dermatologist developed natural skincare line. Goldfaden MD was created by Lisa's father, and Lauren's father in law, after working for over 50 years in Dermatology and failing to find a natural, yet highly effective skincare line to rival in practice treatments in the comfort of your own home.

Together, we discuss their lifestyle and wellness hacks, food and supplements Dr. Goldfaden swears by for optimal health, the development of the Doctor Scrub, & beauty advice they would share with their younger selves.


Products mentioned:
- The Doctor Scrub by Goldfaden MD SHOP


Enjoy! X