Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD: Why 90% of Skin Aging is Preventable—And What To Do About It

The Sakara Life Podcast

Whitney Tingle sits down with Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD—co-founder and CEO of OneSkin—to explore the latest science on skin aging, the role of senescent "zombie" cells, and how what we put on our bodies can be just as important as what we put in them. With a PhD in stem cell biology and a mission to help people live healthier, longer lives, Carolina shares her groundbreaking work on peptides, how the skin functions as part of the immune system, and which lifestyle and nutrition habits truly move the needle for vibrant, resilient skin at every age. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the connection between longevity and beauty from the inside out.

Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/k_bJgAKt7k4

Dr. Carolina shares:

• What skin aging really is and how it happens at the cellular level

• Why 90% of visible skin aging is not genetic

• The science of senescent cells (aka “zombie cells”) and how they accelerate aging

• Why your skin is a critical part of your immune system

• The role of antioxidants, both topically and through food, in protecting skin

About Dr. Carolina:

Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD is the CEO and co-founder of OneSkin and an advocate for healthy aging. After earning her doctorate in immunology, she relocated from Brazil to Silicon Valley to pursue her goal of using science to help prevent age-related diseases. Under her leadership, OneSkin has made significant strides toward this mission, starting with their proprietary OS-01 peptide, the first peptide scientifically proven to reverse skin’s biological age.