In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with OneSkin co-founders, Carolina Reis Oliveira and Alessandra Zonari, who share the revolutionary product ingredient that they basically founded that truly does help reverse aging. Carolina and Alessandra bring a unique perspective to skincare, with their impressive academic backgrounds in stem cell biology and tissue engineering.

This episode is filled with insights into the world of anti-aging skincare, the science of skin aging, and the role of senescent cells in aging. We dive deep into the effectiveness of skincare products and the journey of transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship. This includes the challenges of securing funding, finding the right investors, and bringing a product to market. Additionally, it underscores the importance of staying connected with customers and shares useful skincare tips.

Carolina and Alessandra are co-founders of OneSkin, a biotechnology company developing disruptive rejuvenation technologies. Carolina, with a Ph.D. in Immunology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in collaboration with Rutgers University, and an IndieBio alum, relocated to Silicon Valley from Latin America in 2016 to co-found OneSkin and spearhead the development of groundbreaking rejuvenation technologies. Alessandra, the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, holds a Master's degree in stem cell biology and a Ph.D. in skin regeneration and tissue engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in collaboration with the 3B’s Research Group in Portugal. She is also credited with co-inventing three patents and publishing 20 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals.

What we discuss:

(01:50) - Carolina and Alessandra share their academic backgrounds in stem cell biology and tissue engineering and how they transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship

(14:27) - Exploring the science of skin aging, explaining the role of retinol and its impact on skin appearance

(21:12) - The concept of senescent cells and their contribution to aging, exploring research on how to reduce the accumulation of these cells in skin tissues.

(37:43) - The effectiveness of One Skin products, their approach to skincare, and the science behind their Eye Cream product.

(43:15) - Carolina and Alessandra share their entrepreneurial journey, from securing funding to finding the right investors, and the challenges they faced in bringing their product to market.

(52:19) - The importance of staying connected with their customers, how their product works, and tips on skincare.

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