In this episode of The Skin Science Podcast, Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, speaks with Jigna Patel, MD, of Vedaskin, and Angela Wilson McDonald, Global VP, Education and Customer Success, about retinoids and their impact on the skin's microbiota. 

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0:00 Intro
1:06 Special guest, Dr. Jigna Patel
4:57 Holistic approaches
6:10 Retinoids & patient considerations
10:12 Safety concerns
13:40 What do retinoids do?
18:29 Changing approaches to skincare
21:06 Do modern societal norms accelerate aging?
25:25 Accepting progression in skincare
31:55 Intermission for puzzle of the day
35:28 How Xycrobe technology came to be
43:50 Using commensal microbes for better skin health
48:20 Translating science into patient care
53:59 C. acnes and retinoid receptors
56:50 Closing remarks