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How epigenetic alterations affect aging

Epigenetic alterations occur when our bodies read our DNA incorrectly. They can result in many age-related and degenerative diseases and cancers. Learn what causes epigenetic alterations, and how best to avoid them. By making a few simple lifestyle changes, we can all enjoy longer, healthier lives.

5 ways testosterone affects our skin and signs of aging

Can testosterone really affect our skin's appearance and how quickly it ages? We break down the ways hormones impact our skin, and review how testosterone changes the way our skin ages.

How genomic instability affects aging and what we can do to combat it

Our cells are complex, and DNA damage is a common side effect of normal cellular function. Our bodies usually repair this damage, but sometimes it gets out of control. This is known as genomic instability, and it is a hallmark of most cancers, degenerative diseases, and signs of aging.

Why acne should be treated through diet

Skincare products can be incredibly effective at treating acne, but they can't get below the skin to treat what's going on underneath. What you put into your cells determines what comes out. This is how your diet can affect acne breakouts, and how you can stop the cycle.

All about deregulated nutrient sensing and how it affects aging

Our bodies rely on proteins to signal when to switch our metabolism from building new cells, to breaking down old ones. Proteins do this by sensing different nutrients in our system. When this process fails, it's called deregulated nutrient sensing, and it is one of the hallmarks of aging. Learn all about it now.

Do men and women need different skincare products?

Should men and women be using different skincare products? Despite the branding, our skin all has the same basic needs — hydration, UV protection, and nourishment at a cellular level. However there are some factors that affect male and female skin differently. Find out how best to support your skin now.

How loss of proteostasis affects aging

Proteostasis is the name for the state when our proteins are all working properly. This is important because proteins are necessary for almost all our cell's functions. When proteostasis is lost, cells stop working or even die. Loss of proteostasis is a risk factor for many age-associated diseases. Learn the factors that affect proteostasis and how to protect your proteins.

5 tips for fixing dry skin in the spring

Spring is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean that dry skin will go away. Learn how to fix dry skin fast with these top skincare tips. Get rid of dry skin for good and love you skin whatever the season.

What is mitochondrial dysfunction and how does it affect aging

Mitochondria make the energy our cells need to function. However mitochondria are very delicate, and can be easily damaged by oxidative stress and UV light. Find out how mitochondria work, what happens when they fail, and how to protect your mitochondria and age better from a cellular level.

What causes dry skin (and how to get rid of dry skin for good)

Most of us experience dry skin at some point in our lives. As we get older, our skin slows oil production and dry skin becomes more common. Learn all about what causes dry skin, who is most at risk, and what you can do to keep your skin hydrated and supple.

What are telomeres and how do they affect aging

Telomeres are small caps at the ends of our DNA, that protect DNA from damage when our cells replicate. We all have telomeres of different lengths, and when they run out, our cells stop replicating. That's why we all age at different rates. Learn all about telomeres, and what you can do to protect them, boost your longevity, and stop aging at a cellular level.

What are the dark spots caused by pimples (and how to get rid of them)

What are those dark spots caused by pimples? And how can you get rid of them, fast? Find out all about hyperpigmentation acne, its causes and treatments. Get rid of the dark spots pimples leave behind and stop them from coming back.

All about cellular senescence and how it impacts your skin aging

What is cellular senescence? Learn all about the cellular turnover cycle and why skin cells can stop replicating. Discover how this process leads to signs of premature aging, what causes cellular senescence, and how you can keep your skin healthy at a cellular level.

How pollution affects your skin — and how to repair the damage

We all know pollution is a problem. From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, to the perpetual smog that hangs over cities worldwide from L.A. to Beijing, it’s inescapable. However making small changes to our diet and lifestyle can support our skin, keeping it looking young and healthy for longer.

Biological vs. chronological age and what it means for longevity

While chronological age is the primary factor associated with many conditions, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Why are some people fit and healthy into their eighties and nineties, when others show signs of old-age when barely past middle age? Gerontologists (people who study the aging process) have long believed that chronological age isn’t the only risk factor we need to consider.

5 ways makeup causes premature aging (and two ways it helps your skin)

Can sex really improve your skin?

Sex doesn’t just make you feel good in the moment, it can have long-ranging repercussions for your overall physical and mental health. And nowhere does that show more clearly than on your skin. Orgasming regularly releases important hormones that regulate sleep, reduce stress, and heal cells from the inside-out, meaning you look as good as you feel.

5 surprisingly ancient skincare ingredients

Many surprising skincare ingredients are as old as time. While the ancients might not have understood why an ingredient worked, they understood cause and effect when they used it. Modern science has let us see what is happening in our skin at a cellular level, and revealing the truth about ancient skincare ingredients. 

Does mitochondria hold the secret to youthful looking skin?

The secret to healthy, youthful-looking skin lies at the smallest cellular level, with mitochondria. The more we can protect our mitochondria from damage, the better our cells function. 

Side Hustle vs. Entrepreneurship

When it comes to women, the gig economy falls short of what they need and solo entrepreneurship is often too hefty an investment. Instead, women are investing in new endeavors more suited to their lifestyle.

Top 10 tips for getting healthy, glowing skin this winter

This winter doesn’t have to be bad for your skin. By making a few simple changes to your products and routine, you can give it the nourishment it needs to glow all winter long.

Best Kept Anti-aging and Skincare Secret — Cellular Turnover

Explorers and philosophers have searched for centuries for the mythical Fountain of Youth to cure or reverse the effects of aging. The secret to our aging process is in the dust you might have noticed collecting on your furniture. As surprising as it may seem, most of that dust is made up of shed skin cells, which we lose in a process known as cellular turnover. 

Antioxidants in Skincare — Top 5 Benefits

If you’ve ever browsed health and beauty stores or researched anti-aging products online, you’ve probably heard the term “antioxidants” before. But what are they, and why are they beneficial? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the science behind antioxidants, from where they’re found to what they do.

Intermittent Fasting — does it work for Anti-Aging and Longevity?

Intermittent fasting isn’t about starving yourself, or even losing weight. Instead you limit the number of hours in a day during which you can eat in order to give your body enough time between meals to exhaust its supply of easy energy sources such as carbohydrates and sugars.

Here’s how Vitamin B3 helps slow the signs of aging

You’ve probably heard Vitamin B3 is great for promoting your skin’s health and reducing the signs of aging, but does it actually work?