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The Science of Skin
The Science of Skin is a podcast for those who want to be in-the-know about what's trending in topical skincare and learn about new therapies that are shaping the future of dermatologic care.
Hosts Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Ted Lain are board certified dermatologists, recognized experts in topical skincare and co-founders of the Science of Skin Summit. In each episode, The Science of Skin will give you an insider’s view of the skincare industry. You will hear from research scientists…
Episodes
The Science of SkinSkincare Through the Ages - Episode 2: The Skincare Revolution Among Teens
In this episode of the Science of Skin podcast, Dr. Patti Farris discusses the evolving landscape of skincare for teenagers with experts Dr. Katie Beleznay and…
The Science of SkinSkincare Through the Ages - Episode 1: The Foundations of a Regimen
In our first episode of the "Skincare Through the Ages" series sponsored by Neutrogena, Drs Heather Woolery-Lloyd and Peter Lio guide us through the basics of…
The Science of SkinThe Science of Skin Summit Series: Cutting Edge Cleansing Tech from Dove
Dr Lain interviews Michael Brennan, the scientist responsible for the DEFI and MicroMoisture cleansing advancements. We learn how Dove cleansers have the dual…
The Science of SkinThe Science of Skin Summit Series: A Breakthrough Ingredient for Skin Lightening
Drs Farris and Lain discuss the data supporting Thiamidol for skin lightening from Beiersdorf, the makes of Eucerin. More than ten years of scientific…
The Science of SkinThe Importance of Patient Stories
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Dr. Lindsay Ackerman, a board certified dermatologist and creator of the "SKINTELLAGENT"…
The Science of SkinRevolutionizing Skincare with Axolotl Science
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Beth Corson, CEO of RegenX Science, about the innovative skincare solutions inspired by the…
The Science of SkinNavigating Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Doris Day delve into the multifaceted topic of menopause, discussing its significance, the…
The Science of SkinProtecting Your Skin: The Best Practices
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Patti Farris discuss the latest trends in skincare, including the resurgence of tanning, the…
The Science of SkinSigns of Trafficking: Identifying Victims in Medical Settings
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Merrick Elias discuss the critical issue of human trafficking, particularly in the context…
The Science of SkinExploring the Future of Skincare
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Ted Lain recap their experiences at the FACE conference in London, discussing the latest…
The Science of SkinUnderstanding Skin Stress and Mental Health
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lane interviews Dr. Mariana Blyumin-Karasik, the founder of Stamina Cosmetics. They discuss the inspiration…
The Science of SkinA Focus on Ecobiology to Improve Skin Health
Jeremy Bayen speaks with Dr Lain about NAOS' commitment to ecobiology, the guiding principle for product development. With three distinct brands, NAOS is…
The Science of SkinThe Impact of Hair Care on Scalp Health
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris interviews Dr. Iris Rubin, founder of Seen, a hair care line that emphasizes the importance of scalp…
The Science of SkinInnovative Ingredients in Skincare
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Zubin Meshginpoosh, CEO of Senté Labs, discussing his journey in the skincare industry, the…
The Science of SkinWhere the Future of Skin Surfaces: The Science of Skin Summit
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Patti Farris discuss the rebranding of their conference to the Science of Skin Summit. They…
The Science of SkinBeyond the needle: Can topicals really enhance filler injection results?
Dr. Andre Braz, world renowned cosmetic injector, discusses how a novel HA serum, SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-glycan, can be used in combination with…
The Science of SkinRevolutionizing Laser Surgery: Insights from Dr. Jill Waibel
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Jill Waibel discuss the advancements in laser surgery and dermatology, focusing on the…
The Science of SkinClinical Insights on P-TIOX: A Game Changer in Dermatology
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Dr. Mark Lupin about the innovative skincare product P-TIOX and its clinical trial results…
The Science of SkinThe Role of Topicals for managing Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in Skin
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Zoe Draelos discuss the impact of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) on skin aging and…
The Science of SkinThe Power of Microneedling and Antioxidants
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Dr. Jihee Kim about her groundbreaking research on the combination of microneedling and…
The Science of SkinBenzene and Benzoyl Peroxide: An Update
Dr Lain reviews the latest publications and FDA findings with our expert panel including Tom Re, a toxicologist, and Peter Foltis, a formulator. Building on…
The Science of SkinThe Resurgence of Topical Estrogen for skin aging
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Ellen Gendler discuss the resurgence of topical estrogen in skincare. In this engaging…
The Science of SkinWhat's New In Skincare: Recapping the AAD meeting in Orlando
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Patti Farris discuss the latest innovations in skincare from the AAD meeting in Orlando. They…
The Science of SkinFillers: Past, Present, and Future with a Global Expert
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Dr. Michael Gold, a leading expert in dermal fillers and aesthetic medicine. They discuss the…
The Science of SkinIs Botox Skincare? Understanding How Neurotoxins Affect Skin Quality
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Dr. Mark Nestor, a leading expert in neurotoxins, particularly Botox. They discuss the…
The Science of SkinExploring the Future of Skincare with Keith O'Briant
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Patti Farris interviews Keith O'Briant, CEO and founder of Hydrinity, discussing the innovative approaches to…
The Science of SkinThe U.S. Deserves Better Sunscreen Filters
In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Carl D'Ruiz, a key figure in the skincare industry, about the introduction of a new sunscreen…
The Science of SkinA Look Back at the Skincare Trends in 2024
Drs Patti Farris and Ted Lain review and summarize the past year’s Skincare Confidential episodes, along with other major news and developments of 2024…
The Science of SkinUnderstanding Dermatoporosis
Thinning, easy bruising, crepiness...all are characteristics of aging skin, and describe a condition called dermatoporosis. Drs Harper, Ablon and Lain discuss…
The Science of SkinSkincare, science, sustainability and more with Dr. Courtney Rubin!
Have you even wondered what it takes to start your own skincare line? In this episode, Dr. Courtney Rubin discusses how she democratized and demystified…
The Science of SkinKey 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…
The Science of SkinBest 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…
The Science of SkinProtecting 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…
The Science of SkinThe 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…
The Science of SkinA 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…
The Science of SkinThe 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…
The Science of SkinDo 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…
The Science of SkinDr. 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…
The Science of SkinSkincare 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…
The Science of SkinDr. 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…
The Science of SkinAll Skincare Great and Small with Dr. Adam Friedman
Dr Adam Friedman discusses the power of nanotechnology for skincare. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical…
The Science of SkinDeveloping and testing state-of-the-art sunscreens with Dr. Joshua Williams
Joshua Williams, Ph.D. shares his expertise in developing and testing state-of-the-art sunscreens. Dr. Williams has over ten years of experience in formulating…
The Science of SkinA Deep Dive with the Founder and Chairman of Glo Pharma, Lauren Otsuki
Lauren Otsuki is the Founder and Chairman of Glo Pharma, the parent company of Ourself Skin. Lauren capitalized on her vast experience starting medical device…
The Science of SkinDermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur explains how her interest in photobiomodulation lead to her to develop a novel FDA-approved LED device and complementary light activated serums
In this episode, Dr. Ellen Marmur explains how different colors of LED light emitted from the MMsphereTM modulate cellular activity, skin physiology, and mood…
The Science of SkinInternational Series Inaugural Interview: Dr Cara McDonald (Australia)
How is skincare used and thought of internationally? What are the most common ingredients in different parts of the world? Get answers to these questions and…
The Science of SkinDr Daniel Yarosh: Pioneering the science behind DNA repair enzymes and shaping the future of photoprotection
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Yarosh explains how he pioneered the science behind DNA repair enzymes and shaped the future of photoprotection. Dr. Yarosh is…
The Science of SkinCan Skincare Improve Your Mental Health?
Dr Evan Reider, a double board certified dermatologist and psychiatrist, explains the novel concept of neurocosmetics, or how skincare can affect psychology…
The Science of SkinDr. Zein Obagi: Innovative approaches to restoring skin health
Dr. Zein Obagi, founder and Obagi Medical and ZO Skin Health, is the pioneer who developed highly effective medical grade skincare designed to be used in…
The Science of SkinBenzene in Benzoyl Peroxide: How Worried Do We Need to Be?
Dr Lain interviews 2 true experts with over 30 years of experience, Peter Foltis, a cosmetic and pharmacologic formulator, and Thomas Re, a toxicologist, to…
The Science of SkinTina Fair, President of L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty: A winning strategy
Tina Fair understands the importance of the dermatology heritage behind the brands in L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty. Under her direction, a science driven…
The Science of SkinAt the Cutting Edge: The Company Responsible for Tomorrow's Technologies
Francois Fournier, CEO of HTL Biotechnologies, discusses the pivotal role HTL plays in the dermal filler, skincare, and neurotoxin industries. DISCLAIMER: This…
The Science of SkinDr. Isabelle Raymond, senior VP of clinical and medical affairs, discusses how Nutrafol leveraged their expertise in supplements to create Nutrafol Skin for women with acne-prone skin.
In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Raymond discusses how a science-first strategy helped Nutrafol become the number one dermatologist recommended hair supplement…
The Science of SkinJonah Shacknai: The road map to owning two of the most successful companies in dermatology.
In this episode, Jonah Shacknai shares his experiences in both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. Known for his leadership, innovation and business…
The Science of SkinJennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS: The gut-skin connection and treating chronic skin diseases.
After suffering with personal health challenges, Jennifer Fugo MS, LDN, CNS focused on the relationship between nutrition, gut health, and skin disease. She is…
The Science of SkinThe Master of Peptide Science: Dr Alan Widgerow, Chief Scientific Officer for Galderma
Dr Widgerow, a plastic surgeon from South Africa, discusses the genesis of Alastin Skincare and the latest product launch. He has challenged and changed the…
The Science of SkinSkincare Trends to Watch for in 2024
Drs Farris and Lain give a quick overview of 2023 and discuss what the trends will be for 2024. Thank you to all our listeners for a great first year of…
The Science of SkinDr. Diane Berson: Expertise in cosmeceuticals
Dr. Diane Berson is dermatologist well known for her expertise in cosmeceuticals. In this episode she discusses product selection by the decade. She also…
The Science of SkinDiscussing Pierre Fabre’s Charitable Purpose with Global CEO Eric Ducournau
Pierre Fabre invented the dermocosmetic category and ensured that his Company maintained a strong charitable purpose upon his passing. Mr Ducournau gives…
The Science of SkinA Deep Dive into La Mer
Dr Rocio Rivera, Global SVP of La Mer, gives us insight as to why a neuroscientist chose to lead product innovation and development of an ultra prestige…
The Science of SkinCosmetic chemist, Richard Parker, discusses the rationale behind how he developed the globally recognized Australian skincare company RATIONALE
For more than 30 years, leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons have recommended RATIONALE to their patients to protect and repair skin from photodamage…