Episode Details

Samantha sits down with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan to break down one of the most under-taught topics in skincare: the skin microbiome and its direct connection to gut health. 

Kiran spent over a decade pioneering gut microbiome research before turning his focus to the skin, and what he shares will change how you think about acne, skin sensitivity, and aging skin for good.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why the skin's pH balance are entirely dependent on microbes not products
• How "controlled damage" treatments (like microneedling and peels) only work if the skin is functioning properly
• The three ways the gut directly impacts skin health
• Why standard acne treatments and long-term antibiotics fail to address the root cause
• How dysfunctional gut health can trigger autoimmune-like skin responses
• Why pediatric eczema is so poorly managed and what helps repair the skin barrier
• The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging linking skin health to osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's risk
• Why pairing with functional medicine doctors and nutritionists can help estheticians work around scope-of-practice limitations

This episode is essential listening for any esthetician or client who wants to understand why topical treatments alone fall short, and what's really going on beneath the surface.

Connect with Kiran:

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The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging Overview