Skin science, treatment explainers, and quiet philosophy from the providers, injectors, and aestheticians who run our two Phoenix studios — written like we’d tell a friend.
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Around a thousand species of bacteria and other microorganisms inhabit human skin, forming the skin microbiome. Microbiome skin care prioritizes maintaining a balanced skin ecosystem by supporting beneficial bacteria and strengthening the skin barrier. This article explains how microbiome skin care works and gives practical ways to maximize its skin-enhancing potential. What Is Microbiome in …
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Cellular senescence is a hot new area of research. It explores the effects of so-called senescent or zombie cells on the human body. These cells have stopped dividing but continue to accumulate in the skin, damaging surrounding cells and tissues and accelerating aging. Medications and therapies are still being investigated. This article explains how to …
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Our predecessors intuitively knew about the intricate interplay between the gut, the brain, and the skin, but scientific evidence proving this connection has only been emerging in the past decades. With the scientific rediscovery of the gut-brain-skin axis, the cosmetic industry is shifting toward more holistic skincare solutions that support gut health and mental wellbeing. …
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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a common ingredient in personal care and cleaning products but is also one of the most controversial ones. It is typically used for its thickening and foaming properties, but many consumers worry about its potential to irritate the skin and opt for SLS-free products. This article examines SLS in skin …
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Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that's made in every cell of the body. It is also a tripeptide composed of three amino acids - cystine, glutamic acid, and glycine. It is known as the master antioxidant. Antioxidants play an important role in skin health. They neutralize free radicals responsible for DNA degradation and resulting skin …
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Phthalates are present in countless cosmetic, plastic, and cleaning products but are rarely disclosed on product labels. While we can’t see, taste, or smell them, these plasticizers continue to pollute the air we inhale every day. Direct absorption through the skin means that you are more likely to contaminate your body and compromise overall health.
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Scientists continue to study the mechanisms of aging in hopes of improving longevity and maintaining youthfulness. In 1961, they identified “zombie cells,” or senescent cells, which are believed to contribute to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis, and diabetes, as well as skin aging.
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