Can stem cells and regenerative medicine really transform your skin and slow aging?

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton break down everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we explore the future of skin rejuvenation, medical aesthetics, and self-care with our special guest Dr. Drew Taylor, CEO of Acorn Biolabs. As a leader in regenerative medicine, Dr. Taylor explains how stem cells, cytogenetic freezing, and biomedical engineering are shaping healthy skin, hair restoration, and the future of dermatology.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- What is cytogenetic freezing? Learn how this breakthrough in regenerative medicine is preserving skin health and slowing the aging process

- The connection between stem cells, collagen production, and skin regeneration in anti-aging skincare

- How personalized skincare, cell banking, and skincare technology are revolutionizing cosmetic dermatology

- The role of advanced skincare in skin barrier repair, longevity, and holistic skincare

- The ethical and scientific considerations shaping the future of self-care, aesthetics, and medical advancements

Meet the Experts:

- Dr. Sandy Skotnicki – Board-certified dermatologist, advocate for science-backed skincare, and expert in skin science

- Marlo Sutton – Beauty stylist and industry insider sharing insights into skincare trends, beauty and science, and self-care

- Dr. Drew Taylor – Biomedical engineer, regenerative medicine expert, and co-founder of Acorn Biolabs, pioneering cellular rejuvenation for future medicine

Dr. Taylor shares how biomedical research is bridging the gap between cutting-edge dermatology treatments and everyday beauty and wellness. With his expertise in stem cell skincare, he discusses how self-care choices today can lead to better longevity, skincare health, and medical advancements tomorrow.

If you're passionate about skincare, aesthetics, and the latest in science-backed beauty, this episode is for you. 

🎧 Listen now to discover how regenerative medicine is redefining aging, skin longevity, and the future of dermatology.

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Are expensive skincare products truly better? Should you avoid parabens and sulfates? The world of beauty products is full of skincare myths, making it harder than ever to separate fact from fiction. 

In this episode of Skin to It, Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton welcome Dr. Michelle Wong, cosmetic chemist and founder of Lab Muffin, to break down the science of beauty and reveal the truth about natural skincare, clean beauty, and evidence-based product choices.

Episode Highlights:

• The best skincare routine - what actually works for healthy skin

• Clean beauty - a science-backed movement or clever marketing?

• The role of parabens and sulfates - should you really avoid them?

• How to choose safe skincare ingredients without falling for fear-mongering

• The impact of skincare industry trends and why skincare science matters

• The rise of cosmetic science in helping consumers make informed choices

• Debunking viral skincare myths and misinformation spread on social media

Meet the Experts:

• Dr. Sandy Skotnicki – Board-certified dermatologist, skincare expert, and advocate for evidence-based skincare

• Marlo Sutton – Beauty enthusiast and personal stylist sharing insights on beauty trends

• Dr. Michelle Wong – Cosmetic chemist and science educator, known for her work on Lab Muffin, making skincare science accessible to all

Dr. Wong, a leading expert in cosmetic science, shares insights from her book The Science of Beauty, offering science-backed knowledge to help consumers navigate the beauty products market with confidence. With over 500K followers across social media, she’s a trusted voice in dermatology podcasts and skincare podcasts, debunking misinformation and educating listeners about sunscreen safety, natural skincare, and industry myths.

Why Listen To This Episode?

If you're passionate about skincare, looking for the best skincare routine, or simply want to understand truth about skincare, this episode is for you. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or an expert, this discussion will transform how you think about skincare science and product choices.

🎧 Listen now and rethink your skincare routine!

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Is your tween’s skincare routine doing more harm than good? With the tween skincare market projected to hit $9.5 billion by 2026, the rapid rise of skincare for kids has raised concerns about safety, misinformation, and social media influence.

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton break down everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we deep dive into the essentials of safe skincare for tweens. From the best skincare routine for tweens to understanding the risks of certain ingredients, this discussion helps parents navigate an industry increasingly targeting younger consumers.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Understanding Tween Skin

- Why tween skin is more delicate and requires age-appropriate care

- The risks of active ingredients like retinol, AHAs, and Vitamin C for young skin

- How to build a simple, safe, and effective skincare routine

- The best cleanser for tweens, best face wash for tweens, and best moisturizer for tweens

Navigating the Tween Skincare Market

- How the growing skincare for tweens industry impacts product development

- Why natural skincare for tweens and non-toxic skincare for tweens are gaining popularity

- How to identify safe skincare ingredients and avoid unnecessary products

- The importance of sunscreen for tweens and daily protection from UV exposure

Social Media and Skincare Trends

- The role of TikTok skincare trends, skincare influencers, and skinfluencers

- How viral beauty trends impact tween skincare habits

- Strategies for helping kids critically evaluate online skincare advice

Fostering Healthy Skin Habits

Teaching kids the value of consistency over excessive products

How to manage acne in tweens without disrupting the skin barrier

The risks of using adult skincare products on younger, more sensitive skin

Expert Advice from Dr. Skotnicki

- Understanding skincare industry trends and their impact on young consumers

- The growing conversation around global legislative changes for child skincare products

- Why Sweden has banned certain active ingredients for children under 15

- The potential implications of California’s proposed ban on retinol and AHAs for kids

Many parents wonder, is hyaluronic acid safe for tweens? 

What are the real risks of overloading young skin with skincare products? This episode provides the facts you need to make informed decisions about your child’s skincare 

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.

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Is your skin microbiome the secret to body odor control? Many of us focus on skincare routines, but few consider the invisible world of good bacteria living on our skin. 

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton break down everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the science of microbiomes, exploring how they impact skin health, odor, and overall well-being.

Our special guest, Dr. Chris Callewaert (aka Dr. Armpit), is a leading expert in microbiome research. He shares groundbreaking insights into how skin flora affects body odor, how a microbiome imbalance can trigger skin issues, and why probiotics for skin are changing the future of dermatology.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The fascinating world of the skin microbiome and why it matters

• How an imbalance in skin flora may be linked to body odor

• The role of good bacteria, probiotics, and postbiotics in skincare

• How traditional deodorants impact your microbiome—and natural ways to fight body odor

• The latest advancements in skin microbiome testing & transplantation

• What Dr. Callewaert’s TED Talk on microbiome science revealed about skin health

Inside Dr. Callewaert’s Research:

• Pioneering work in skin microbiome transplant for body odor treatment

• Studying microbiome-friendly skincare and the impact of prebiotics & postbiotics

• Exploring how skin microbiome balance influences common skin concerns like aging, acne, and sensitivity

• Investigating the skin microbiome in indigenous populations like the Yanomami hunter-gatherers

• Training sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 from sweat with >95% accuracy

Why It Matters:

Your skin flora plays a bigger role in skin health than you think. Whether you’re battling body odor, struggling with sensitive skin, or just curious about microbiome-friendly skincare, this episode provides science-backed tips that could change the way you approach healthy skin.

🎧 Tune in now and unlock the secrets of your skin microbiome!

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Did you know climate change affects more than just the environment—it impacts your skin too? 

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton break down everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we explore with our special guest Dr. Misha Rosenbach, a leading dermatologist and climate change advocate, the complex link between climate change effects on health and healthy skin. From pollution and skin damage to the rise of skin cancer and eczema, discover how environmental factors influence your skin’s health—and what you can do to protect it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How UV radiation, extreme weather, and pollution contribute to skin aging and disease

• The rising prevalence of skin cancer, eczema, and inflammatory conditions due to climate change

• Protecting skin from pollution with expert-recommended strategies

• The role of sustainable skincare in maintaining a dermatologist-approved skincare routine

• Why healthcare leaders, including members of the American Academy of Dermatology, are advocating for climate action

🎧 Tune in now for expert insights on how to prevent skin aging and protect your skin from environmental stressors!

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Ever wondered why some people develop melasma, sunspots, or hyperpigmentation while others don’t? How does vitiligo impact the skin? Are freckles and sunspots the same? 

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton dive into everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about skin pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and the latest treatments for achieving healthy skin.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The role of melanin in skin pigmentation and why discoloration occurs

• Key differences between melasma, freckles, sunspots, and vitiligo

• The top causes of hyperpigmentation, including hormones, genetics, and inflammation

• Proven melasma treatments and effective hyperpigmentation remedies

• How to prevent sunspots and skin discoloration with iron oxide sunscreen

• The science behind azelaic acid benefits, tranexamic acid skincare, and other skincare ingredients for best skincare for pigmentation

• Emerging therapies for vitiligo and why some at-home remedies don’t work

Many people turn to DIY solutions like lemon juice or milk to treat skin pigmentation, but do these methods actually work? Our experts separate pigmentation myths from science-backed solutions.

Whether you’re struggling with melasma, sunspots, or uneven skin tone, this episode is packed with dermatologist advice and skincare tips to help you build an effective routine.

🎧 Tune in now and take control of your skin’s health!

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.

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The skincare industry is constantly evolving, with new beauty trends emerging every year. From glass skin and skin flooding to exosomes and peptides in skincare, it can be difficult to determine which innovations are truly effective and which are just marketing buzz. 

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton dive into everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we break down trending skincare products and routines to help listeners make informed choices.

What’s Trending in Skincare?

Skincare and beauty trends are gaining traction across social media and the industry. This episode explores:

• Glass skin, skin flooding, and the glow-obsessed movement

• Estrogen cream for wrinkles and its role in anti-aging

• The benefits and science behind peptides in skincare

• Exosomes skincare – breakthrough innovation or just hype?

• Personalized skincare and the impact of AI skin analysis

• The everything shower trend and body skincare routine insights

• Hybrid makeup – the intersection of skincare and beauty products

Key Takeaways From This Episode

• The science behind skin barrier repair and its effectiveness

• Are retinol alternatives as powerful as traditional retinoids?

• How dermatologist-recommended skincare differs from viral beauty trends

• The growing role of AI tools like Visia skin analysis in skincare evaluations

• Why DIY sunscreen is a risky trend and how it affects skin health

• The connection between holistic skin health, wellness, and aging

Are These Skincare Trends Worth Your Time and Money?

With so many trending skincare products and beauty industry trends, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. This episode dives deep into the science of skincare, explaining how to evaluate trends critically and build a skincare routine that is both effective and safe.

🎧 Tune in now to discover what’s worth trying and what might be better left behind.

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.

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Want healthy skin? It starts with the right facial cleanser. Join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, Marlo Sutton, and Dr. Elodie Valin, Scientific Director at Bioderma, as they dive into cleansing, micellar water, and how traditional soaps impact your skin barrier.

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton dive into everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In this episode, we break down the history of cleansing, the evolution of gentle cleansers, and the game-changing innovation of Bioderma’s micellar cleanser.

For today’s hot topic, we’re delving into the science behind cleansers. Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton are joined by Dr. Elodie Valin, a chemical engineer and Bioderma’s Scientific Director, to discuss the history and innovation behind facial cleansers and micellar water.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•The history of cleansing, from soap discovery to modern innovations

•Why traditional soaps and harsh soaps can harm skin health

• How Bioderma micellar cleanser changed the way we think about cleansing

• The role of hydrating cleansers and gentle cleansers in skin barrier repair

• Common myths about micellar water, including whether it leaves detergent residue

Episode Key Points

• The origins of facial cleansers and their effect on the skin microbiome

• Why traditional soaps can damage skin and how non-stripping cleansers help

• The transition from harsh soaps to dermatologist-recommended cleansers

• How micellar cleansers work and why Bioderma’s micellar water stands out

• How to find the best cleanser for sensitive skin

Dr. Valin takes us behind the scenes of Bioderma’s micellar water, explaining its creation, formulation, and benefits. She also debunks common cleansing myths, including whether micellar water leaves detergent residues on the skin.

Whether you're a skincare podcast listener, following beauty trends 2025, or searching for the best skincare podcast, this episode is a must-listen.

Listeners will gain a full understanding of cleansers, their history, and why Bioderma’s micellar cleanser has become a global favorite.

Tune in now and transform your skincare routine. 🎧 

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Did you know skin cancer is preventable, yet it’s one of the most common cancers worldwide? In this inaugural episode of Season 2, we explore its causes, risk factors, and life-saving prevention tips to help you protect your skin and stay healthy.

Welcome to Skin to It, the podcast where dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton break down everything you need to know about healthy skin. 

In today’s episode, we dive deep into skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, providing you with essential knowledge to protect yourself from this prevalent disease.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* Types of Skin Cancer: Learn about melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma—what they are, their causes, and how to spot them early.

* Skin Cancer Risk Factors: Discover how UV exposure, sun damage, and genetic predisposition increase your skin cancer risk.

* Prevention & Protection: Understand the crucial role sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and safe sun habits play in reducing your risk.

* Early Detection: Learn how to check your skin at home, spot suspicious moles using the ABCDEs of melanoma, and why regular self-exams matter.

* Treatment Advances: Explore the latest skin cancer treatment options, including surgery, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.

* Debunking Skin Cancer Myths: We separate fact from fiction, answering common questions like: Does dark skin need sunscreen? Can skin cancer spread quickly?

* Living with Skin Cancer: Insights on oncology advancements, survival rates, and support for those diagnosed.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to prevent skin cancer, detect warning signs early, and explore the latest treatment options.

Don’t miss this life-saving conversation – tune in now. 🎧

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

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Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.

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On this episode of Skin To It, beauty and style social media influencer and makeup artist,Jillian Lansky of August Diaries joins board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton to explore the role of AI in shaping the future of the beauty industry- from advancements in AI dermatology and personalized skincare to how social media influencers impact the way consumers engage with skincare and makeup products.

What is the future of the beauty industry? We investigate AI’s transformative role in redefining the beauty industry from - advancements in AI-powered skin analysis apps to the rapid evolution of custom skincare and beauty solutions. This thought-provoking episode draws insights from personal experiences to discover the causes behind the shift in personalized skincare solutions, advancements in AI dermatology, and the potential of AI-driven formulations in enhancing cosmetic product safety.

About the Guest:

Meet Jillian Lansky, the creative force behind the renowned style and beauty blog @theaugustdiaries. Through her platform, Jillian inspires her audience to embrace their true selves, using fashion and beauty as tools for confidence. Her accessible video tutorials cater to real women, earning praise from the industry and a dedicated following. The August Diaries has been featured in over 200 major media outlets, including InStyle, Vanity Fair, and Elle, and won the prestigious Best Beauty Social Media award at P&G's Beauty Awards. For more information about August Diaries, please visit https://theaugustdiaries.com/

Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!

Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.

Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.

For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.

Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.