In this episode of The Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Arielle Moody, CEO and co-founder of Mama Sol, the California-born suncare brand that’s reimagining how sunscreen can and should feel. They discuss Arielle’s journey in the beauty industry, the challenges of formulating effective and enjoyable sunscreens, and the importance of transparency in beauty products. Arielle goes on to share insights (and news!) on the future of Mama Sol, including upcoming innovations and the significance of passion in entrepreneurship.

Follow Arielle on her Instagram page here and on LinkedIn here. Learn more about the Mama Sol brand at @shopmamasol and explore their amazingly pleasurable sunscreens for face, lips and body at shopmamasol.com. Use code skincarma15 to save 15%. (Thank you, Arielle!!)

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Product links:

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Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:

Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.

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Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.

Explore the Best Acne Treatments here.

Explore the Best Anti-Aging Creams and Serums here.

Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.

Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.

The Skincarma® Pod is where indie beauty meets fearless curiosity. Hosted by Carmine, his podcast pulls back the curtain on the beauty industry with sharp insights, candid interviews, and a healthy dose of irreverence. From deep dives into ingredient science to raw conversations with dermatologists, brand founders, and industry insiders, each episode is a no-BS exploration of what really matters in skincare: how to attain and maintain healthy skin. If you’re obsessed with products, passionate about transparency, and love calling out hype, this is the place to learn, question, and glow smarter.

The Skincarma® Blog is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.

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