Beyond the Surface: Skin & Scalp Health - Dermatologists & Product Development Specialist
Presenter: Aegean H. Chan, MD, FAAD
Aegean H. Chan, MD, FAAD is a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. She is the medical director of California Dermatology Group, in Santa Barbara, CA and the founder of More Than Nine, elevated skincare for women in all stages of motherhood. She is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Keck School of Medicine of the USC.
Her area of clinical expertise is in complex medical dermatology, skin cancer, acne, and cutaneous infectious diseases. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals on the science of the skin barrier, electron microscopy, and congenital skin diseases. She has an interest in global health and taught as a dermatology attending physician in Botswana.
Dr. Chan is an advocate of evidence-based skincare. She uses her social media platform to debunk pervasive skincare myths and misinformation and provide relevant, useful skin education to a wide audience. Her expert opinion has been featured in a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Huffington Post, and Allure. She is on Instagram and TikTok @draegeanchan. She has 3 kids, was born in Hong Kong, and lived in Singapore for several years while growing up.
Presenter: Dr. Zoë Indigo, MD
Dr. Zoë Indigo, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology in Los Angeles. She founded SKIN/tervention by Dr. Zoë Indigo, MD, with offices in Beverly Hills and Inglewood and virtual care statewide.
She earned her MD at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at UCLA in medical and cosmetic dermatologic surgery, with an externship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital and research at the NIH on autoimmune skin conditions, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, and hair loss. Her clinical focus spans acne and acne scarring, hair loss, pigmentary disorders such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, and psoriasis, alongside neuromodulators, fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, PRP, exosomes, and lasers calibrated for melanin-rich skin.
Dr. Zoë developed her own skincare line, SKIN/tervetion, which gave her a working appreciation for what chemists solve for behind the label.
She is from Detroit. Before medical school she was an international flight attendant for Delta Air Lines, ranked in the top 20 out of 20,000 for customer service. Dr. Zoë now prefers traveling through medical mission trips to Ghana, India, Haiti, and most recently served as a Visiting Professor in Rwanda at their medical school. Prior to medical school she worked in art merchandising in New York and designed The Medicine Mug, a collectible gift honoring healthcare workers.
Outside of clinic she sings, writes and composes music, designs products. alopecia awareness advocacy;
Her guiding belief is that dermatology is as much art as science and that when you feel good in your skin, there is nothing you cannot do.
Presenter: Robyn Watkins
Robyn Watkins is an accomplished beauty industry executive and product innovation leader with over 20 years of experience translating technical breakthroughs into commercial success across beauty, wellness, fragrance, and personal care. As the Senior Vice President of Product Development at Cécred , she orchestrates the brand’s end-to-end innovation strategy, formulation development, clinical testing, and brand storytelling. Her leadership has cemented Cécred's position as a disruptive, science-backed powerhouse in prestige haircare, highlighted by the viral commercial success of the Restoring Hair and Edge Drops and the record-breaking launch of the Foundation Collection.
Throughout her career, Robyn has bridged the gap between complex formulation science and cultural relevance. Prior to her role at Cécred, she spent five years leading Holistic Beauty Group, an award-winning product development advisory firm she founded to guide emerging brands through scalable innovation pipelines. Her corporate tenure includes foundational leadership roles at premier global beauty houses, including The Estée Lauder Companies, Arbonne, and Groupe Rocher (Yves Rocher). Robyn’s technical expertise spans diverse categories—including skincare, color cosmetics, sunscreens, and spa wellness—making her uniquely equipped to navigate cross-functional boundaries and design products that redefine industry standards for efficacy and inclusivity.
