In this episode of The Skin Science Podcast, Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, speaks with Angela Wilson McDonald, Global VP, Education and Customer Success, and Dr. Jigna Patel of Vedaskin, about how mind, skin, and gut are all connected.

The Skin Science Podcast is intended to provide listeners with information regarding various topics in the field of skin science. None of the content in this podcast should be interpreted or construed as professional or medical advice. Further, the views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not represent those of Crown Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates, and the appearance of any guest on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of the guest or any particular entity they represent.


0:00 Intro
1:07 Dr. Jigna Patel
4:40 Gut, brain, skin connection
8:10 Derm layers
12:38 Microbiome similarities across individuals
16:28 Hair follicles
20:37 Nervous system regulation
25:00 Microflora balance
29:25 Immune reactions
30:54 Microbe secretions
33:00 Clinical evaluation for patients
37:36 Medication influence
39:18 Food and sleep
44:20 Reevaluating care
49:40 Closing