Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) chat with The President of Skincare company Mother Dirt on the Skin Microbiome, factors impacting the development of skin disorders and fostering a healthy skin ecosystem by reintroducing naturally occurring soil bacteria.   Bio:   Jasmina Aganovic is the President of Mother Dirt, a line of biome-friendly personal care products focused on restoring and maintaining the delicate balance of the skin biome. The technology is based off research from AOBiome, a biotech company focused on transforming human health through products that restore Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which current hygiene practices have stripped from the modern microbiome. She is a cosmetics and consumer goods entrepreneur who received her degree in chemical and biological engineering from MIT. Her career path combined her technical background with roles at consumer brands like LVMH, Fresh, NutraClick and Living Proof.         Topics discussed:   The Mother Dirt Origin Story- Meeting David Whitlock & Jamie Heywood Rolling in the dirt Ammonia Oxidising Bacteria The importance of nature The skin microbiome Acne, Eczema and Skin Inflammatory Disease The Skin Microbiome- Eyes and Ears of the Immune System Jasmina’s 10 year acne struggle  “Less is more" The impact of Antibacterial Agents in Skincare Products What is P. acne?  Balancing the Skin Microbiome Has David Whitlock taken a shower? Do we need to use deodorant? Skin Peace Keeper- Ammonia Oxidising Bacteria- nitrosomonas eutropha   AO+  Mist function Using AO+ as a deodorant  Biome Friendly Skincare What are Skin Probiotics? Is diversity best for the Skin Microbiome? When is the best time to apply AO+ Mist Is AO+ Mist suitable for children Jasmina’s Skincare Routine Jasmina’s top skincare tip         Brought to you by:   Nourishme Organics- Gut Health Super Store- Shine from the Inside   Nourishme Organics- Gut Health Super Store- Shine from the Inside   Shop Mother Dirt- 10% off using code:  motherdirt   https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/mother-dirt   Allele Microbiome- Microbiome Testing   Microbiome Stool testing (10% off Gut Explorer Pro using code: gutlove)    https://www.allele.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/gut-microbiome-analysis     Connect with Jasmina Aganovic   Website- https://motherdirt.com/             Connect with Kriben Govender:    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kribengee/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kribengovender/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/c/Nourishmeorganics?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Mito Wellness Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/   Download links                 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:   1) Please subscribe on Itunes and leave a positive review     Instructions:   - Click this link  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2   - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left hand side - This will open Itunes app - Click "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button   Non Itunes user’s can leave a Google Review here: http://bit.ly/nourishmeorganics     2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/c/Nourishmeorganics?sub_confirmation=1   3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc   5) Support us on Patreon for as little as $5 per month and get same day, early access to our latest podcasts (typically around 4 to 6 weeks earlier than the general public) https://www.patreon.com/nourishmeorganics   Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.