{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673727a6d3a0091de2ace2c4/685aff234a2d8b8b51ac9a39?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Mosh Pits to Moisturiser: How Sara Stokes Is Changing Pregnancy Skincare for Good","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673727a6d3a0091de2ace2c4/1750793518530-50745fca-8ca8-4437-b520-c32dd34939e9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What do the Arctic Monkeys and moisturisers have in common?&nbsp;<em>Sara Stokes.</em></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>PR LIKE A BOSS</em>, Sara joins Patz to spill&nbsp;<em>all</em>&nbsp;on her unexpected journey from managing rock bands to launching&nbsp;<a href=\"https://skntoskn.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SKN TO SKN</strong></a><strong>,</strong> a category-first skincare brand for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive, postpartum or breastfeeding. She opens up about the frustrating moment that sparked the brand, why pregnancy-safe skincare is still so misunderstood, and how she built a purpose-led business that’s as stylish as it is science-backed.</p><p><strong>Highlights from the Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Backstage to boardroom:</strong>&nbsp;From 15 years in the music industry to building her own brand, Sara shares how she swapped festivals for formulations.</li><li><strong>The “WTF” moment in Boots:</strong>&nbsp;Discover the ingredient shock that changed everything and why the skincare aisle felt like a total letdown.</li><li><strong>Science meets soul:</strong>&nbsp;From retinol confusion to 183-page toxicology reports, Sara explains how her team is raising the bar on pregnancy-safe skincare.</li><li><strong>PR pinch-me moment:</strong>&nbsp;Her Irish Independent headline?&nbsp;<em>“I toured with U2 but gave it all up for my children – now I have my own skincare brand for pregnant women.”</em>&nbsp;Iconic.</li><li><strong>Trend watch:</strong>&nbsp;She’s all for SPF, but&nbsp;<em>face taping?</em>&nbsp;“Mental,” she says. (We agree.)</li></ul><p><strong>Why SKN TO SKN is More Than Just Products:</strong></p><p>This isn’t just about what’s in the bottle. It’s about representation, safety, and empowering women in one of life’s most transformational chapters. Sara’s mission is clear: educate, elevate, and&nbsp;<em>never</em>&nbsp;make a new mum choose between safety and skincare that works.</p><p><strong>Brands &amp; Experts Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/environskincareuk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Environ</strong></a>&nbsp;(Sara’s former fave, retinol-rich)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bootsuk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Boots UK</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;&amp; Ireland</strong>&nbsp;(stockist)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thefacebible/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Face Bible</strong></a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dr_rajarora/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Raj Arora’s</a>&nbsp;clinic)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/instituteofdermatologists/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Institute of Dermatologists Dublin</strong></a>&nbsp;(Prof. Katrina Ryan’s clinic)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to the full episode to learn how to PR with purpose, pivot like a pro, and why your skincare should never live next to nipple balm.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>!!!GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!</strong> My friends at&nbsp;<strong>SKN TO SKN</strong>&nbsp;are giving ONE lucky listener in the UK or Ireland the chance to win a skincare bundle worth&nbsp;<strong>£124</strong>!</p><p><strong>To enter:</strong></p><ol><li>Follow Patz on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/pgaleota\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pgaleota</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/prlikeaboss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@prlikeaboss</a></li><li>Follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/skntoskn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@skntoskn</a></li><li>Share today’s episode Reel and tag me!</li></ol><p><strong>Deadline:</strong>&nbsp;10PM GMT on&nbsp;<strong>Monday 30th June 2025</strong></p><p>One winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!</p>","author_name":"Patrizia Galeota"}