Every book has the “director’s cut” — the bits that were hilarious (at least to me), but either didn’t fit neatly into the science, or risked my children disowning me if they went to print. Here are a few of those stories. 1. The Fish Oil Fiasco I once tried to impress a patient by showing her how committed I was to supplements. Mid-sentence, I popped a fish oil capsule […]
Welcome to our informed exploration of age-defying skincare. Today’s focus is scientifically vetted ingredients that deliver on their promise to keep your skin youthful and vibrant. The Antioxidant Armor Begin your day armed with antioxidants that shield your skin from cellular damage. A study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium play a pivotal role in skin health, protecting against […]
Hybrid fillers Hybrid fillers work by stimulating collagen and adipose stem cells. Collagen is a protein that gives skin its strength and elasticity. Adipose stem cells are cells that can turn into fat cells. When collagen and adipose stem cells are stimulated, they produce new collagen and fat cells, which can help to improve the appearance of wrinkles, folds, and lost volume. Hybrid fillers are less likely to result in […]
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