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The Skin–Brain Axis: Neurocosmetic Innovations for Aesthetic and Emotional Well-Being
Conference
Session 4: Skin & Brain Axis
Day 2
0:20 pm
The skin–brain axis is redefining the frontiers of cosmetic and therapeutic dermatology. This presentation explores the emerging discipline of neurocosmetics, an integrative approach that targets cutaneous nerves, neuromediators, and sensory receptors to modulate both skin function and emotional states. As a neuro-immuno-endocrine organ, the skin produces and responds to neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and β-endorphins, shaping inflammation, stress responses, and visible aging. New evidence also highlights the role of the skin microbiota in the gut–skin–brain axis, with microbial postbiotics influencing neuroinflammation and mood.
On the technological front, AI-driven emotional analytics and wearable biosensors are enabling personalized, neuro-responsive skincare routines based on stress levels, circadian rhythms, and micro-expressions. Ethical aspects, including mood-modulating actives and emotion-data privacy, are also addressed. Together, these advances position neurocosmetics as a transformative paradigm where skincare enhances not only appearance but also psychological well-being.
Dr Haykal
Dr Haykal
Dr. Haykal graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Pierre and Marie Curie (University of Paris VI), where she earned her Doctorate in Medicine with a thesis awarded for its scientific excellence (Pierre Ageorges Prize, 2015).
Passionate about innovation and healthcare management, she pursued further studies in medical leadership at HEC Business School, Harvard University, and Cambridge Judge Business School. Keen to integrate new technologies into aesthetic practice, she also earned diplomas in Artificial Intelligence applied to healthcare and management at Harvard University and MIT Sloan School of Management. Recently, she completed a diploma in pharmacogenomics at Mayo Clinic, further enhancing her approach to personalized medicine and targeted therapies.
Dr. Haykal is a prolific scientist with numerous international publications in prestigious journals. She is an author and reviewer for several international dermatological journals, ensuring the dissemination of best practices and scientific advances in aesthetic and laser medicine. She also serves as an editor for the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and Frontiers Journal.
Her ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7528-5088
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