Skin Microbiome, Gut Health, Acne: The Hidden Root Cause No One's Treating

Skin Microbiome, Gut Health, Acne: The Hidden Root Cause No One's Treating

June 23, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 35

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Samantha discusses the connection between the skin microbiome and gut health with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, exploring its implications for acne and skin aging.

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 productsHow "contr...

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