Key takeaways from the 2024 Science of Skincare Summit
As dermatologists and cofounders of the Science of Skincare Summit, Drs.Farris and Lain created a meeting to fill the void that exists skincare education. In this episode they share highlights and some pearls from this years Summit. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, tr…
Best practices for pairing skincare with procedures
Laser guru, Dr. Roy Geronemus, pioneered laser assisted delivery of skincare. In this episode, he discusses some of his favorite pre and post procedure products and how skincare can be used to improve patient outcomes. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or m…
Protecting the Mighty Mitochondria
Mitochondria, the engine of our cells, are highly susceptible to damage from ultraviolet radiation. Dr Mark Birch-Machin explains his recent research on what antioxidant and sunscreen ingredients we should be recommending to ensure mitochondrial viability after UV exposure. DISCLAIMER: This podcas…
The importance of antioxidants and iron chelators for comprehensive photoprotection.
This episode of Skincare Confidential is likely to change the way clinicians' approach photoprotection. Work by Dr. Pourzand has demonstrated that ferulic acid is a bifunctional antioxidant and iron chelator that is valuable for skin photoprotection. She also conducted a comparative study looking…
A Candid Conversation with Dr Dustin Portela
Followed by millions on both Instagram and TikTok, Dr Portela is passionate about skincare and dermatology education. He is also Chairing the new Dermfluencer University at the Science of Skincare Summit, and talks about why we need more dermatologists on social media. Learn from a true expert bot…
The Effect of Climate Change on Your Skin
Dr Jean Krutmann explains his ground-breaking work revealing how global warming makes us age faster, and what we can do about it. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please c…
Do topical antioxidants remain potent over time?
In this episode, Dr. Giuseppe Valacchi discusses the pathogenesis of skin aging and the combined deleterious effects of light and pollutants. His research has shined the spotlight on the importance of topical antioxidants for preventing oxidative damage caused by exposure to light and pollution. …
Dr. Pearl Grimes: Treating pigmentary disorders.
Dr. Pearl Grimes is an internationally recognized expert on pigmentary disorders. In this episode, she discusses her approach to sun protection in skin of color and how she manages patients with hyperpigmentation, melasma and vitiligo. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosi…
Skincare Innovation: A Scientist's Perspective
Dr Ludger Kolbe, Chief Scientist at Beiersdorf, walks us through the nearly 20 year process of discovery, testing, and now the US launch of a totally new dark spot-lightening ingredient called Thiamidol. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.…
Dr. Carl Thornfeldt: Skin barrier research with the goal of improving skin health.
Dr. Carl Thornfeldt was one of the first to consider how botanicals and innovative delivery systems could be used to create skincare products for treating skin conditions. A dedicated investigator, he has spent 35 years researching the best way to source and formulate botanicals for developing effe…