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