The best part of this journey is the community that comes with it — smart, curious, generous people who share their research, test protocols, and help refine what works (and what doesn’t).
These are a few of my favorite spaces for honest discussion, product reviews, and advanced DIY learning:
DIY Heaven
- Website: https://diyheavenhub.com/
- Discord: Active community sharing product tips, treatment logs, and sourcing help. Get the link from the website.
- Reddit: r/DIYHeaven
DIY Heaven is run by a friend and one of the most generous DIY moderators around. It’s where I send anyone who wants smart discussion without gatekeeping. This community is not focused around sales or group buys, just genuine DIY beauty chat and help.
Subreddits for Research & Reviews
Always approach shared advice critically — Reddit is community-driven, not clinical.
Influencers & Educational Sites
Independent voices who contribute valuable perspectives on regenerative skincare and devices.
- Lab Muffin Beauty Science – cosmetic chemistry explained clearly. Her YouTube channel.
- Penn Smith – skincare, beauty devices, and general anti-aging over 40. Her YouTube channel.
- Desi Stark – high-end, luxury skincare with a focus on science. Her YouTube channel
- TJ Tutorials – beauty device deep dives, skincare. His YouTube channel
- Dermacure – Eleonora posts actual clinical how-to videos on YouTube
- Ageing Disgracefully – Amanda has fantastic videos on a multitude of DIY topics. She also has a Rumble
- Meamo Labs – they are a shop, have a blog, and produce great videos too! YouTube
- Beauty Over 50 On A Budget – deep dives on fat cavitation treatments and more on YouTube
A Note on Online Communities
DIY skincare is powerful and it’s easy to get lost in treatment ideas without context. Always cross-check ingredient data, compatibility, and sterile technique across multiple sources before experimenting. These communities exist to share knowledge, not to replace professional judgment.