We take an evidence-based approach to healthy aging, and your skin is no exception
There are so many topical products, in-office treatments, and skincare philosophies on the market, but the key to truly effective skin longevity lies in understanding the biology of facial aging and how targeted medical-grade interventions can decelerate and even reverse visible changes over time.
What Actually Ages Your Face?
Facial aging is not just a matter of surface-level wrinkles. It is a three-dimensional, multi-system process driven by four primary mechanisms:
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Volume loss in bone, fat pads, and soft tissue
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Dermal thinning and decreased collagen and elastin production
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Photoaging from ultraviolet radiation and environmental toxins
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Cellular senescence, oxidative stress, and impaired repair mechanisms
These processes collectively impact skin texture, tone, elasticity, and structure. A tailored anti-aging strategy targets not just superficial signs, but the structural and cellular changes occurring beneath the surface.
Medical-Grade Skincare: Precision at the Cellular Level
Unlike cosmetic products found at beauty retailers, medical-grade skincare is formulated with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and is backed by clinical trials. This means these products cannot make any claims or promises that they haven’t been tested to deliver. These products go beyond hydration and barrier support, they penetrate the skin’s deeper layers to trigger regenerative responses.
Science-backed skincare lines with targeted formulations can stimulate collagen synthesis, reduce pigmentation, and enhance cellular repair. A few of our vetted products include:
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Skinbetter Science: Proprietary retinoids and peptides clinically proven to restore elasticity and improve photodamage
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Obagi: Gold-standard prescription-strength protocols for hyperpigmentation, acne, and texture refinement
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EltaMD: Broad-spectrum sun protection for daily prevention of UV-induced breakdown
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OneSkin: A senotherapeutic peptide approach to aging at the molecular level
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Alastin: Designed to enhance skin remodeling, especially pre and post-procedure
Skin Cycling: How to Optimize Your Products
As you advance your skincare routine, we often recommend skin cycling to reduce sensitivity, improve skin barrier health, and enhance effectiveness. Skin cycling, an approach coined by Dr. Whitney Bowe rotates active ingredients like exfoliants and retinoids with gentler products on recovery days. Think of this as a four night cycle: exfoliation night, retinoid night, followed by two recovery nights––think peptide eye creams and your heavier moisturizers. This method is designed to minimize irritation and maximize the benefits of your products by allowing the skin to rest and repair.
The Role of Energy-Based Devices & Chemical Peels
While topicals lay the groundwork for cellular support, in-office procedures allow us to trigger deeper remodeling processes often with minimal downtime. A few examples of treatments that strategically support the scaffolding of the skin and improve dermal health:
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Morpheus8 (radiofrequency microneedling): Induces neocollagenesis at multiple skin depths
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Sofwave (ultrasound): Non-invasive stimulation of collagen and elastin
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LaseMD & Hollywood Spectra (laser-based resurfacing): Improve tone, reduce pigmentation, and boost permeability for product absorption
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Jessner & WiQo Peels: Target texture, acne, fine lines, and skin radiance
Each treatment is selected based on individual skin biology, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Your Skin as a Biomarker of Aging
In functional medicine, we often talk about aging from the inside out but skin reflects those changes on the outside in a uniquely visible way. With the right interventions, it’s possible to modulate the biological mechanisms of aging, not just mask their signs.
Our goal is to build sustainable, evidence-backed routines that evolve with you—one that blends topical science, therapeutic technology, and lifestyle precision to support lifelong skin health.
