The Science to Youthful, Healthy Skin: Mitochondrial DNA and the Future of Skincare

The health of your mitochondrial DNA could be the key to slowing skin ageing - don’t know what mitochondrial DNA is? We’ve got you covered. 

In this episode of After Hours Skin Clinic, Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid unpack the fascinating link between mitochondrial health and glowing, youthful skin. With special guest Professor Mark Birch-Machin, one of the world’s leading experts in mitochondrial research, they explore:

• What mitochondrial DNA is (and why it’s so important for skin health)
• How everyday factors like UV damage, pollution, stress, and diet speed up mitochondrial decline
• The groundbreaking new tests that can measure mitochondrial DNA health with a simple skin swab
• Why antioxidants, SPF, and lifestyle choices matter more than ever for protecting your cells
• How this breakthrough science is transforming skincare and longevity research

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your skin cells younger for longer, this episode brings cutting-edge dermatology research straight into your ears.

Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, science lover, or just curious about the future of skin longevity, this conversation will change the way you think about your daily routine.

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Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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