✨ Show Notes

As the temperature drops and the air gets drier, your skin starts sending subtle SOS signals - tightness, dullness, and sensitivity creep in before you even realize it. In this episode, Natasha, Khadijah & Alicia share how to transition your skincare routine from summer to fall and winter without sacrificing your glow.

They unpack the seasonal changes that impact your skin barrier, why your moisturizer might suddenly not be cutting it anymore, and how to layer hydration and protection the right way. You’ll also hear about:

💧 The key ingredients your skin craves in cold weather
🔥 Why fall is the best time for corrective treatments like laser and peels
☀️ The truth about SPF in the winter
🥣 Simple ways to support your skin from the inside out (hello, hydration and omegas!)
🕯 How to reset your routine without overcomplicating it

This episode is all about balance - nurturing your skin through seasonal shifts and listening to what it truly needs.

And while things are also shifting a little behind the mic (you’ll hear a small change in the podcast moving forward), the mission of Balanced Beauty Talks remains the same: helping you feel confident, connected, and radiant from the inside out.

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Show Notes:

Most of us have heard of the 80/20 rule - but did you know there are actually two versions? One says 80% of your results come from 20% of your actions. The other says that if you’re consistent with healthy habits 80% of the time, you can enjoy the other 20% guilt-free.

In this episode of Balanced Beauty Talks, Natasha, Alicia & Dr. Khadijah unpack how both rules apply to skincare, wellness, and life:
✨ Why clinic treatments are your 20% accelerators, but home care is your 80% foundation.
✨ The simple wellness habits that deliver most of your results (and which ones to stop obsessing over).
✨ How giving yourself grace and balance can actually make you more consistent.

You’ll walk away knowing exactly what matters most for your skin, your health, and your peace of mind - and where you can stop stressing.

🔗 Want to know what your 20% looks like in skincare? Book a consult at Natology and we’ll map it out for you.

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Featuring special guest: Nurse Mel of Amber & Oak Aesthetics

Today’s guest, Nurse Mel, is a skilled aesthetic injector with a passion for helping clients feel like the best version of themselves. With a background rooted in both artistry and medical expertise, she brings a balanced, natural approach to injectables - where enhancements are about confidence, not extremes.

From first-time filler nerves to advanced treatments like Sculptra and facial balancing, Mel is known for blending education with empathy. In this conversation, she shares real-world insights, practical tips, and the kind of honest advice that helps clients feel at ease before, during, and after their treatments.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Balanced Beauty Talks, Natasha & Dr. Khadijah sit down with Mel to pull back the curtain on the world of dermal fillers and injectables. From first-timer nerves to the latest trends like Sculptra and facial balancing, we explore what really goes into safe, natural-looking results.

Together, we cover the basics - like how fillers differ from neuromodulators—plus insider tips on where to start, what results to expect, and how providers keep clients feeling like the best version of themselves. If you’ve ever worried about looking “overdone” or wondered if filler is only about volume, this episode clears the air with expert advice and grounded real talk.

Key Takeaways

✨ The difference between neuromodulators (like Botox/Dysport) and dermal fillers.
✨ Beginner-friendly filler areas that help first-timers ease in.
✨ What “natural-looking filler” really means from a provider’s perspective.
✨ Why Sculptra is different - and why results get better over time.
✨ Honest talk about swelling, bruising, and what to expect after your first appointment.
✨ The truth about whether filler ever fully leaves the body.
✨ Facial balancing explained: art + science in harmony.
✨ A provider’s personal philosophy on aging, enhancement, and trends they love (or are over).

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