Dr. Elsa Jungman has made significant contributions to the fields of skin health and microbiome innovation. With a Ph.D. in skin barrier function, she has an extensive background working with leading companies such as L'Oréal, K18, and AOBiome. Dr. Jungman's research into the skin microbiome led her to recognize it as the future of the consumer health and beauty industry, inspiring her to start her own company focused on leveraging microbiome data to drive innovation in consumer solutions.In late 2020, she launched her namesake pioneering microbiome-friendly skincare line, followed by a unique direct-to-consumer microbiome test kit in retail outlets such as Credo Beauty and with the facial bar FaceHaus. By 2022, Dr. Jungman introduced HelloBiome, a B2B AI platform utilizing microbiome data for personal care innovation, clinical research, and personalization. Her contributions have been recognized with the French-American Entrepreneurship Award. Additionally, she is the editor of the fifth edition of the "Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology," further establishing her as a leader in her field. She currently lives in San Francisco with her family.