Press, Media & Expert Skincare Commentary

Laurie Neronha pouring herbs

Skincare expert Laurie Neronha has spent nearly three decades working at the intersection of clinical esthetics, acne care, skin barrier health, healthy aging, and herbal wisdom. Her perspective has been featured by national media and beauty publications including CNN, LiveScience, GOOP, SheKnows, and others.

Laurie is also available as an expert source for journalists covering acne, aging skin, sensitive skin, cosmetic ingredients, skincare trends, barrier health, and integrative esthetics.

Laurie Neronha Rhode Island Monthly Best of Rhode Island award

Expert Commentary

WOWMD | 2026

8 Best Face Creams for Dry Skin in 2026: Hydrate, Repair & Glow
Expert commentary from Laurie Neronha on dry skin, barrier impairment, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, over-exfoliation, and the changing needs of mature skin.

She Knows.com | 2013

Retinol Products and Waxing

Expert commentary from Laurie Neronha on retinoid use, waxing, and protecting the skin barrier during hair removal.

Selected National Media

GOOP.com

City Guide to the Best Facials Northeast USA

"The microcurrent treatments, LED light therapy, and oxygen and vitamin infusions here are all exceptional..."

 

 

Viriditas Beauty featured in GOOP Northeast facial guide

How to Be a Redhead.com | 2020(opens in new tab)

How to Exfoliate Super Sensitive Skin.

Laurie Neronha gives her expert commentary on the importance of care for sensitive skin.

LiveScience.com | 2013

Anti-Aging Skin Treatments: What really Works?

Expert commentary from Laurie Neronha on the effectiveness of Anti-Aging Treatments.

CNN.com | 2011

Commonly Confused Job Titles

Expert commentary from Laurie Neronha on the perceived similarity of being an Aesthetician vs an Anesthetist.

Slashed Beauty.com | 2014

Experts Reveal Best and Worst Foods for Your Skin

Laurie Neronha comments on how diet can affect your skin.pens in new tab)

(opens in new tab)

Awards, Interviews & Professional Features

le-nouvelles-esthetique-biobliss

Le Nouvelles Esthetique

Professional Skincare Journal

Professional testimonial for Biobliss, which is now Patchology

RI Monthly cover Holistic skin care

RI Monthly

Feature Article and Cover Photo

RI Monthly | 2019

Best Of Rhode Island

Best Hydrafacials

RI Monthly Enterprising Women 2014

RI Monthly | 2014

Enterprising Women Award

best of Rhode Island award

RI Monthly | 2008

Best of Rhode Island

Best Holistic Skin Care

Women-in-Business-2009

RI Monthly | 2009

Women in Business Award

 

E-Health Radio Network Interview

How to Use Herbs for Healthy Skin

E-Health Radio Network Interview

The Care and Feeding Of Sensitive Skin

E-Health Radio Network Interview

What Do I Really Need To Keep My Skin From Aging?

E-Health Radio Network Interview

Skin Care During Oncology Treatment

Providence Monthly | 2016

Leading Ladies of Rhode Island

 

Laurie Neronha, winner of the 2001 International Herb Symposium Herbal Products Contest Grand Prize

International Herb Symposium

Grand Prize Herbal Products and

1st Place Botanica Erotica

East Side Monthly 10/2017

East Side Monthly | 2017

Skin Care With Love interview

bookcover101waysyoucanhelp

101 Ways You Can Help

Consulted for Book

Herbal remedies for grief

Looking for a skincare expert?

Laurie Neronha is available for interviews and expert commentary on:

  • Acne and adult acne
  • Skin barrier health and sensitive skin
  • Healthy aging and age-supportive skincare
  • Cosmetic ingredients and skincare products
  • Esthetics and professional treatments
  • Herbal and integrative approaches to skin health
  • Skincare trends, myths, and misinformation

Contact Email:

hello@viriditasbeauty.com

Phone: 401-634-4444