Brianna Stanko: Are Budget Skincare Products Costing Your Skin’s Health?

Traditional skincare may promise anti-aging on a budget, but what’s really behind these low-cost solutions? In this special episode from our Instagram Live, we bring back Brianna Stanko, skincare expert and advocate for wellness-backed beauty, for an eye-opening discussion on what actually makes a skincare product effective. From the misleading labels to inactive ingredients in popular brands, we dissect the ingredients list to uncover why “cheap” may not always be worth it. Together, we break down the role of active ingredients like spermidine, NAD+, and peptides—and why stabilized, high-quality formulations make all the difference. You’ll learn how these compounds promote cellular repair, combat skin aging at a molecular level, and support a healthier, more resilient complexion. Brianna Stanko is known for her evidence-based approach to skincare, blending nutrition, cellular health, and integrative wellness to help individuals rejuvenate skin from within. With her unique perspective, she highlights the power of carefully selected ingredients and the science that keeps skin truly healthy and youthful. We also discuss: (33:05-34:16)  The Truth Behind Cheap Skincare Products (36:58-37:36)  The Real Cost of Quality Ingredients (42:04-43:28)  The Future of Skincare Innovation (50:22-51:24) Harnessing Red Light Therapy and DNA Repair Learn More About Young Goose Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincare Learn More About Brianna Stanko Website: https://skintruth.com/ Instagram: @briannastanko