The Future of Skin & Hair Care: Live from the World's Largest Dermatology Conference

We're reporting live from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado — the world's largest dermatology conference, with nearly 20,000 skin health professionals gathered in one place. In this episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd breaks down the biggest trends and breakthroughs in skincare, hair health, scalp care, and aesthetic treatments straight from the AAD 2026 floor. Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd is a board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine specialist with more than 90 peer-reviewed publications. She is an active member of the Skin of Color Society and the American Academy of Dermatology, and serves as Chief Medical Advisor at Nutrafol. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol. #NutrafolPartner In this episode: ✨The longevity trend reshaping dermatology — and why "cell care" is replacing "skincare" ✨The scalp microbiome explained: how it affects hair growth and hair loss ✨The "skinification" of hair care: what the latest clinical data actually shows ✨How to know if your supplements are safe — and what NSF Certified for Sport means for you ✨Why dermatologists are talking about AI at AAD 2026 — and not for the reason you'd expect ✨A new FDA sunscreen filter debuting in the U.S. after 20 years ✨The best new ingredients for hyperpigmentation and dark spots in 2026 ✨Iron oxides: the breakout skincare ingredient of 2026 and why it belongs in your routine ✨The single lifestyle habit most linked to longevity, according to the latest research PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Nutrafol: Nutrafol is the No. 1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, and they are celebrating 10 years this year. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://www.nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Links & Social Media: Get all product and episode details: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 🇺🇸Shop, and follow, our USA Amazon storefront for even more deals! https://www.amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast 🇨🇦Shop, and follow, our Canadian Amazon storefront for even more deals! https://www.amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast Join the Breaking Beauty community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Substack Signup: https://substack.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 Hosts: Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en and Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg Produced by Dear Media Studio: https://dearmedia.com/ More about our podcast: “If you're going to trust anyone's beauty expertise, make it Breaking Beauty's founders, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins” - ELLE.com Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good every single Wednesday. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in learning tips from the absolute best talent in the beauty biz, tune for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, skincare guru Dr. Shereene Idriss and breakthrough people who are moving the needle in beauty today: everyone from celebs like Hailey Bieber and Tracee Ellis Ross to creators like Jackie Aina and Mikayla Nogueira. Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!