Oily skin is the result of overactive sebaceous, or oil, glands. Sebum is the substance that is excreted by our pores to hydrate and lubricate the skin. However, when these glands produce too much sebum, the pores can become clogged. Having oily skin is usually associated with acne and can cause the skin to appear … Read more
From dry to oily, to sensitive, to combination skin- everybody has a type. That is, a skin type, of course! Better understanding what our skin type is and the best way to take care of it will help us prevent various skin ailments and unwanted signs of aging down the line. We can take both … Read more
Dynamic Muscle Activation (DMA) is a breakthrough, versatile technology designed for non-invasive jawline contouring. It can be a standalone treatment or used in conjunction with other treatments, such as TriPollar, as a non-surgical facial sculpting tool. DMA stimulates the Subcutaneous Musculo-Aponeurotic System. or SMAS. The SMAS is responsible for moving the skin in the lower … Read more
In the space between our cells lies an intricate network, called the Extracellular Matrix (ECM). No, Keanu Reeves won’t be found inside this matrix, but several important functions can be found here! This blog post will break down what the ECM does, how it functions in the aging process, and how skin treatments can directly … Read more
The SMAS, or the Superficial muscular aponeurotic system, is not only a tongue twister, but an organized fibrous network in our face. This system is a connector between the facial muscles and the dermis. It allows us to move our faces and controls facial expressions. Additionally, it acts as a support structure for the face … Read more
The innermost layer of the skin is called the hypodermis. This layer is also known as the subcutaneous layer or the fatty layer. This blog post will break down the importance of this third layer of the skin. It will discuss why we should understand the structure and function of our skin in order to … Read more
The dermis is one of the three primary layers of the skin; between the epidermis and the hypodermis. This is the thickest layer, and has so many incredible bodily functions that keep us healthy. So, why is it important to really break down the layers of the skin and understand their functions? Because in order … Read more
An Overview Our skin has 3 primary layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. Each layer, connected by elastin and collagen, has more layers within them– giving them different functions to maintain the health of the skin. In order to understand how various skin ailments can be treated, understanding the functionality of each layer … Read more
If you’ve ever browsed the shelves of your local beauty store, you have probably seen the world elastin slapped across multiple product labels. As the name suggests, elastin is a very stretchy, and -you guessed it- elastic protein in the skin. More specifically, it is a key protein in the extracellular matrix (ECM). It is … Read more
Signs of aging can easily present themselves through our skin– but not just the skin on our faces. In fact, the skin of the neck, which is often overlooked when it comes to skincare, is more prone to wrinkles and signs of aging. Contributing Factors Tech neck: constantly looking downwards towards our devices creates wrinkles … Read more
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