Hydrolyzed Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid in Supplements – Do They Actually Work?

Nutrition is known to influence skin condition and function.  There are a wide range of supplements that have been reported to have beneficial effects on the skin. Skin dryness and an accelerated fragmentation of the collagen network in the dermis are hallmarks of skin aging. Nutrition is a key factor influencing skin health and consequently…

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Does oily skin age slower

There is a big myth that those with oily skin don’t age as quickly as those with dry skin.  This myth exists because of the confusion with regards to oil production.  The assumption is that the more oil you produce the less moisture loss occurs from the skin.  People think that the upside of having…

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Epigenetics and how we can turn on and off genes

Human DNA has over 25,000 genes; each of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes encodes thousands of genes. Until recently it was believed that the genes you were born with determined the future status of your health.  Now with the discovery of epigenetics, it is known that genes can get turned on and off.   Our…

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Surfactants, Emulsifiers and the Skin Barrier Part One

There is a lot of misinformation out on the internet surrounding emulsifiers and their use in cosmetics.  There are companies who proudly state that they are emulsifier free and others who state that emulsifiers damage the skin barrier and can compound skin problems, hence why they don’t use them.  The implication being that any other…

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