Claudia Aguirre
Neuroscientist & skin expert | PhD researcher making brain-skin science accessible
About
Claudia Aguirre is a neuroscientist and skin expert who bridges the gap between brain science and skincare. With a PhD in neuroscience from USC, she has spent her career researching the mind-skin connection and making complex science accessible through TED-Ed videos viewed by millions.
She advises beauty brands on the science behind their products and speaks on the neuroscience of beauty, stress, and skin health. Her ability to explain the brain-body connection in engaging ways has made her a sought-after speaker for both scientific and consumer audiences.
With 4 talks at major events, she speaks on the neuroscience of skin, the science of beauty, and how our emotions affect our bodies.
What Claudia Talks About
The neuroscience of skin: how your brain affects your skin
Stress and skin: the science behind breakouts
Making complex science accessible to general audiences
The mind-body connection in beauty and wellness
Why your skin is a window to your emotional health
Talks4
What would happen if you didn't sleep?
In the United States, it's estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn't just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep. [Directed by TED-Ed, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Carlos Palomares].
What makes tattoos permanent?
Why is yawning contagious?
More Talks
Does stress cause pimples?
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