Episode Recap: What You Need to Know
The secret to healthy skin might not be in your skincare routine -it could be in your skin microbiome! In this episode of Skin to It, we explore the science of microbiomes, how good bacteria influence skin health, and why understanding your skin flora may be the key to preventing body odor.
Join Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a board-certified dermatologist, and Marlo Sutton, a beauty and style expert, as they sit down with Dr. Chris Callewaert -also known as Dr. Armpit – to discuss microbiome research, probiotics for skin, and microbiome-friendly skincare.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• What the skin microbiome is and why it’s essential for healthy skin
• The link between skin microbiome balance and body odor
• How good bacteria, prebiotics, and postbiotics improve skin health
• The effects of a microbiome imbalance on acne, sensitivity, and aging
• Why your choice of skincare products may be harming your skin flora
• How traditional deodorants impact your microbiome and natural ways to fight body odor
• Cutting-edge developments in skin microbiome testing and transplantation
• Insights from Dr. Callewaert’s TED Talk on microbiome science
Inside Dr. Callewaert’s Research:
• Pioneering work in skin microbiome transplant to treat body odor
• Exploring how microbiome skincare products improve skin health
• Studying the impact of prebiotics, postbiotics, and probiotics for skin
• Researching microbiome-friendly skincare and its benefits for sensitive skin
• Investigating the Yanomami hunter-gatherers to understand indigenous microbiomes
• Training sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 from sweat with >95% accuracy
Why This Matters for Your Skin:
Your skin flora isn’t just about body odor – it affects your skin microbiome and aging, acne, and sensitivity. Whether you struggle with skin concerns or simply want science-backed skincare tips, this episode dives into real-world solutions that could transform your skincare routine.
Did you know? A microbiome imbalance can lead to inflammation, dryness, and increased sensitivity. Learn how microbiome-friendly skincare can help restore skin health naturally.
🎧 Listen now and discover how microbiome research is shaping the future of skincare!
Introducing Our Special Guest
Dr. Chris Callewaert, also known as Dr. Armpit, is a senior research fellow at Ghent University, Belgium, specializing in the skin microbiome and metabolome in both health and disease. As a leading microbiome researcher, he has pioneered skin microbiome transplantation and skin bacteriotherapy to develop innovative solutions for body odor treatment.
His research extends to indigenous microbiomes, including field studies with the Yanomami hunter-gatherers in the Brazilian rainforest, helping to uncover how skin flora balance differs across populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Callewaert led groundbreaking work in training sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 from human sweat with an accuracy of over 95%.
Beyond his laboratory research, Dr. Callewaert is a junior board member of the European Society for Dermatological Research and an advocate for microbiome-friendly skincare. His TEDx talk on microbiome science has inspired discussions on the importance of good bacteria in skin health, and his work is featured at DrArmpit.com, where he shares insights on the future of microbiome research and dermatology.
A podcast presented by
DR. SANDY SKOTNICKI
Distinguished dermatologist with a deep commitment to skin health and education
MARLO SUTTON
Personal Shopper and Stylist