From Ingredients to Innovation: What Michael Q. Pugliese Knows About Modern Skin Care

Connect with us via text! The future of skin care is being shaped by ingredients that promise everything from cellular repair to regenerative results, but which ones are truly worth the hype? This week we welcome Michael Q. Pugliese, third-generation CEO of Circadia, accomplished skin care formulator, and award-winning educator, to break down the emerging ingredients and technologies redefining professional aesthetics. From PDRN, exosomes, NAD+, and 5-ALA to the growing focus on skin resilience, recovery, and circadian biology, Michael separates science from speculation while sharing the trends every professional should have on their radar before they become mainstream. Follow DERMASCOPE: Instagram: @dermascope Facebook: facebook.com/dermascope Pinterest: @dermascope TikTok: @dermascope Youtube: @dermascope Follow Michael: Instagram: @pugliese.michael Follow Circadia: Instagram: @circadia Facebook: facebook.com/circadia Additional Links: Visit our website. Learn more about this podcast. Subscribe to the magazine. Read the August 2026 issue. Read the 2026 Guide.