Skin: the blog

"Skin is not just our largest organ, it is the first line of defense against the big, bad world"

Artwork Credits: "Betrayal" by Aegis Strife. Gaia weeps as humanity turns on her. "Pride cookie jar" by Johnathan Adler. "Bald Eagle" sketch on paper and "Corona" fused glass plate with copper inclusion by Pamela West Mayer.

Skin: the blog

Sensitive Skin.  Cause or effect?  This article tells you the things that google won't.

Skin sensitivity. Cause or effect?

Mathew Mayer

Skin sensitivity may often be perceived as an inherent trait, but emerging views suggest it's largely influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle. Understanding this shifts the narrative from blame to...

Skin sensitivity. Cause or effect?

Mathew Mayer

Skin sensitivity may often be perceived as an inherent trait, but emerging views suggest it's largely influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle. Understanding this shifts the narrative from blame to...

Sagging skin and what to do about it

Sagging skin and what to do about it

Mathew Mayer

Exploring the intricacies of sagging skin reveals that sun damage, genetics, and recent weight loss play significant roles. Sun protection, retinoids, and oral peptides are the starting point in combating...

Sagging skin and what to do about it

Mathew Mayer

Exploring the intricacies of sagging skin reveals that sun damage, genetics, and recent weight loss play significant roles. Sun protection, retinoids, and oral peptides are the starting point in combating...

Your Guide to Skin-Cycling

Your Guide to Skin-Cycling

Mathew Mayer

Skin-cycling is more than a trend; it's common sense.  When you give your skin a cycle of heavy, medium, and light workload days and nights, you enhance its ability to...

Your Guide to Skin-Cycling

Mathew Mayer

Skin-cycling is more than a trend; it's common sense.  When you give your skin a cycle of heavy, medium, and light workload days and nights, you enhance its ability to...

Your Guide to Vitamin C

Your Guide to Vitamin C

Mathew Mayer

Vitamin C, a key nutrient in skincare, is renowned for its antioxidant protection and ability to boost collagen production. But not all forms are created equal. Understanding the different types...

Your Guide to Vitamin C

Mathew Mayer

Vitamin C, a key nutrient in skincare, is renowned for its antioxidant protection and ability to boost collagen production. But not all forms are created equal. Understanding the different types...

Unlock the power of retinoids for skin care

Unlock the power of retinoids for skin care

Mathew Mayer

Explore the transformative effects of retinoids, crucial for anti-aging and acne treatment. Learn why prescription options like tretinoin and adapalene are more effective, directly enhancing skin cell renewal and collagen...

Unlock the power of retinoids for skin care

Mathew Mayer

Explore the transformative effects of retinoids, crucial for anti-aging and acne treatment. Learn why prescription options like tretinoin and adapalene are more effective, directly enhancing skin cell renewal and collagen...

The most important skincare do's and don'ts

Skin Care 101: The most important do's and don'ts

Mathew Mayer

Welcome to your essential guide on skin care, where we explore key do's and don'ts. This guide goes beyond fleeting trends, focusing instead on sensible, tailored strategies for effective skin...

Skin Care 101: The most important do's and don'ts

Mathew Mayer

Welcome to your essential guide on skin care, where we explore key do's and don'ts. This guide goes beyond fleeting trends, focusing instead on sensible, tailored strategies for effective skin...

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professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare
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