DERMATOLOGIST-FOUNDED SKINCARE BRAND PREQUEL LAUNCHES SKIN HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

The new advisory board brings together leading dermatologists and a cosmetic chemist to expand access to credible, expert-led skin health education

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prequel, the dermatologist-founded skincare brand dedicated to advancing skin health through effective, accessible products and education, today announced the launch of the Prequel Skin Health Advisory Board, a collective of leading dermatologists and skin health experts who will help shape the brand's educational initiatives and bring trusted skin health information to a broader audience.

Founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis, Prequel has built its approach around a core belief: expert skin health information shouldn't be gatekept. The new advisory board brings together a group of experts who will help inform Prequel's approach to skincare and contribute to the broader conversation around skin health.

The board includes board-certified dermatologists Dr. Brittany Oliver, Dr. Kiyanna Williams, Dr. Andrew Park, Dr. Cory Kosche, Dr. Lina Kennedy, Dr. Cheri Frey, Dr. Divya Shokeen, and cosmetic chemist Iris Lee, with collective expertise spanning medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, skin of color, pigmentary disorders, skin cancer, clinical research, and cosmetic chemistry.

"When I founded Prequel, I wanted to take so much of the knowledge we share with patients every day and make it accessible to more people," said Dr. Samantha Ellis, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Prequel. "I've personally admired and learned from each of the experts joining this board, and I'm incredibly excited to bring their different perspectives into Prequel. There is so much noise around skincare today, and our goal is to help people better understand what works, what matters and why, so they can make more informed decisions about their skin health."

As skincare information becomes more abundant—and often more conflicting—Prequel sees an increasing need to connect consumers with credible expertise that helps them better understand their skin and the products they use. At the heart of the Skin Health Advisory Board is Prequel's goal to bring more of the education and perspective found inside the dermatologist's office into everyday skincare conversations.

Board members will serve as an ongoing resource across Prequel's education, product and community initiatives, participating in expert roundtables, contributing to educational content and media conversations, providing perspectives on skin health topics and trends, and exchanging insights around the evolving needs of consumers and patients.

"Education has been central to Prequel from the beginning, and the Skin Health Advisory Board allows us to deepen that commitment as we grow. By bringing together experts with different specialties, experiences and perspectives, we can continue building Prequel as a trusted resource that not only creates effective products, but helps people feel more informed and confident in the choices they make for their skin," said Prequel CEO Nathalie Kristo.

The launch marks the next evolution of Prequel's education-first approach to skincare, expanding the brand's network of expert voices and creating new ways for consumers to learn directly from the people who diagnose, treat, research, and formulate for skin every day.

ABOUT PREQUEL

Founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis, Prequel is a dermatologist-developed skincare brand focused on supporting skin health through effective, accessible, and thoughtfully formulated products. Rooted in clinical expertise and an education-first approach, Prequel creates solutions for the skin concerns people experience every day while helping consumers better understand and care for their skin.

SOURCE Prequel