Naturally Anti-Aging

As skin care professionals, we are familiar with the signs of aging skin: loss of elasticity, discolorations, fine lines, and wrinkles. And we know these signs are directly related to...

Published in: Aging

The Nature of Mitochondria

Written by: Michael Q. Pugliese, L.E.

Aging remains a mystery to science. Indeed, many scientists do not believe that aging is natural or an inevitable consequence of living. Many repair systems exist in the body to...

Published in: Aging

Cellular Aging: From Youth to Maturity

Written by: Alexandra J. Zani

How many times have you waited in line at the grocery store and chatted with the stranger near you? When observing someone for the first time or even when meeting...

Published in: Aging

The Effects of Hormones on the Skin

Written by: Linda Gulla, L.E.

Having an understanding of how hormones affect the skin can help licensed practitioners assess the causes of some skin conditions and should be included in dialog during the initial consultation....

Published in: Aging

Hormonally Driven Pigmentation in Ethnic Skin

Written by: Jennifer Linder, M.D.

Hormones are critical chemical messengers that regulate the majority of all necessary functions within the human body. In individuals of all ethnicities, hormone fluctuations can be the cause of some...

Published in: Aging