Almost every woman with melasma I have worked with also had gut issues. These ranged from chronic constipation to leaky gut syndrome, virtually no existing probiotics, or simply daily bloating. Daily bloating can become the norm, which is why many women …

It is summertime in the Northern hemisphere and a time of anxiety for people who suffer chronic skin hyperpigmentation like melasma or worry about skin aging.

Finding the right sunscreen is difficult. The only sun filters considered to be safe (GRASE) …

It is summer in the Northern hemisphere and some of you are anxious to let any sun on your bare skin. Either because you are struggling with chronic hyperpigmentation or you want to preserve the youth of your face.

Before I am telling you my tried and …

If you are chasing natural Botox-alternatives, I am sure you took notice of the peptide trend in skincare. There is a dizzying abundance of products. The claims the peptide-developers make are impressive, and the economic outlook for the makers is …

We are trying to make up for age and environmentally related skin aging with treatments that damage the skin to produce new collagen in the hope to erase wrinkles.

In truth, collagen is responsible for skin firmness, not so much for most of the …

Most people are surprised when they hear that skin pigmentation is regulated in the brain and not just the skin. Hormones produced in the brain control skin pigmentation just as fiercely as sunlight. That is why melasma appears during pregnancy or when …

If you live in fear of the sun because you are trying to preserve your youth, this is for you.

A large, high-quality clinical trial (VITAL) proved that vitamin D reverses cellular aging by lengthening your telomeres!

Telomeres are protective end caps …

Have you ever linked your bones to facial sagging and wrinkles?

Your skull is the scaffolding of your face, and as we age, it keeps remodelling itself. Parts of this scaffolding shrink and thin, while it overall widens ear to ear but shortens front to …

Melasma and inflammation have a dysfunctional relationship. Inflammation is the bad boyfriend that keeps melanin hostage. He cannot help himself; his actions reflect the toxic environment he grew up in…

Clinical research delivered a lot of evidence that …

Hardly anyone mentions magnesium when talking about natural wrinkle treatments but it is one of the most meaningful micronutrients when it comes to muscle function. Did you know a twitching eye is a symptom of magnesium deficiency?

The reason magnesium …

An urban legend says that women eat several pounds of lipstick in a lifetime (of course the ones that wear lipstick). Different sources refer to different weight units but everything between 4–7 pounds have been mentioned. None of these numbers are …

🌊 Ocean water is full of magnesium (and other minerals), a natural wrinkle relaxer.

🎶 The ocean is like a big sound bath emitting the Earth’s frequency (Schumann Frequency).

🐚 Being connected to the Earth’s frequency harmonizes our cells and reduces …

I adore Madonna and I don’t like exposing people in a negative way. But they say: “Show, don’t tell!”

Comparing these two icons is just so eye-opening of what it means to go the natural or enhanced route of ageing.

By the way, Meryl Streep was 73 on this …

65% of women aged 35-54 scrutinize ingredient lists before making a purchase.

The hashtag #CleanBeauty ranks 6.1 billion tags on Instagram.

But "clean beauty" isn't a regulated term and I have been criticised by readers for using it.

People use terms …

I get that question asked a lot and here is the answer: It's more complicated than yes or no.

Before you call me out on that, please hear me out.

Red light is the warming spectrum of natural light and can darken melasma temporarily.

Why? 

Melanin …

Science identified 12 different hallmarks of cellular ageing, which are (please don't fall asleep reading them ;)):

Genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, disabled macroautophagy, deregulated nutrient …

A lot of people ask me: “What should I use for my melasma?”

If you are tired of spending big $$$ on products that overpromise and underdeliver, the following skincare tips make your skin brighter, smoother, healthier and leave your bank account in the …

7 minutes read.

Did you know it is elastin that makes your skin snap back like a new pair of stockings? Next to collagen, it is the other protein in the dermis; building only 2–4% of its weight but deserving more attention.

Unlike collagen, elastin …

What stops you from starting a healthier lifestyle? Do you believe you have to give up on delicious foods? Are you worried you have to turn down restaurant invites?

Those worries are real but thinking that healthy food means bland and boring couldn’t be …

A wildly popular health & wellbeing influencer recently published a podcast episode titled Coffee Causes Wrinkles and Thins Lips (you will know if you follow him). And not just coffee, the entire caffeine family (green tea, chocolate, etc.) is …

I am dealing with adult acne since I am 18, despite being a cosmetic scientist & holistic esthetician (for 20 years). 

Adult acne is a complicated beast and even though there is no one size fits all, I have developed a simple routine that has helped me …

Are you someone who embraces aging or terrified by the thought of becoming a knitting granny with a grey bun?

Either way, I am certain that most of us wouldn’t mind looking attractive regardless of the chronological age and perhaps adding a few years …

The magic you see happening from a deep plane facelift—like the one Kris Jenner had,—is because of the reconstruction of the soft tissues beneath the skin— the deep fat tissue, ligaments and muscles (SMAS).

If you don't have the big $$$ for a surgical …

Copper triggers hyperpigmentation and high levels of it could be the reason why you are stuck with melasma. 

Here is the scientific backround...

Tyrosinase is an enzyme that turns melanin brown. Tyrosinase is also a cofactor of copper. When copper …

If you have melasma, you have heard that the hormones from the pill can trigger it. While this is true and makes sense, because melasma is linked to hormones, it is just part of the story.

Some birth control pills contain progestin, a synthetic form of …

What is Methylene Blue?

Methylene Blue was a breakthrough discovery by chemists working for BASF—Germany’s largest chemical factory in the 19th century. It was the first synthetic blue dye. A revolution back then because dying clothes blue was lengthy, …

Did you know that the location of your melasma can help you heal it internally?

You can track down the root-cause with face mapping—an ancient Chinese method to figure out what’s really going on beneath the surface. Works for acne and other skin …

There is no question, we need collagen for youthful looking skin. 

Sadly, women lose about 1 % of collagen each year pre menopause and 30% of collagen in the 1st 5 years after menopause has kicked in. As a result, the skin loses its bouncy elasticity …

Retinol and retinoids in skin products may age you faster and here is why. Retinoid, the active form of retinol, is speeding up the cell turnover, which is meant to reveal young and fresh skin. A typical marketing pitch we are told.

The truth is, …

Less is more when it comes to detoxing. It’s not about buying more products—it’s about hitting reset on your body, mind, and spirit. Follow these three simple steps to start your detox journey:

Step 1: Detox Your Body

Hydrate with Water Only: Stick to …

Legendary spiritual teacher Abraham Hicks said if you can hold a vision for 17 seconds it becomes reality. 

Imagine becoming the best version of yourself just by visualizing it. What does she look like? How is her skin (clear, smooth, even color)? …

A study on 236 people found zinc deficiency to be more common in people with melasma compared to volunteers without [1]. The link between zinc and melasma is fairly complex. Please read the full article to learn how it's connected.

Have you heard of …

The goal of laser, needling, ultrasound and radio frequency is to trigger the renewal of new collagen by causing damage to the skin with pricking and heating.

Let me tell you something about cell damage and aging you should know.

There are 12 different …

Summer is soon kissing us goodbye; the sun is less intensive and the days become cooler and shorter (at least in the northern hemisphere). Even though most people love summer, if you have melasma, you probably fear it as it brings out your brown spots. 

Do you remember the got milk campaign from the 90s? My favourite one was that with the supermodels of the era promoting the benefits of milk with adorable milk moustaches on glossy posters, photographed by no one less than the legendary Annie Leibovitz …

Three different studies report that fermented soy milk inhibits melanin production—the pigment responsible for dark spots. This was discovered when researchers tried to find a solution for the unesthetic browning in mushrooms. 

Like in humans, the …

Did you know that imbalances in your gut bacteria can contribute to high estrogen levels—one of the major drivers of melasma and hyperpigmentation?

The key player here is the estrobolome, a unique group of gut bacteria. 

These microbes produce an …

If you have melasma or other brown spots and have asked your dermatologist what to do about it, you were most likely offered hydroquinone. 

Perhaps the prescription cream had a different name but the ingredient list on the back of your product should …

Since we are born naked and barefoot, nature has designed us to touch the ground unclothed. When the free electrons of the Earth’s surface are flowing through our skin into our bodies, we synchronise with the natural frequency of the Earth of 7.83 Hz …

Honey has served humans for its medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of that is an 8000-year-old rock painting. In this short article, we dip into the story why this golden glue has held thousands of years of healing history …

“Future medicine will be the medicine of frequencies.” — Albert Einstein

Our appearance is represented by our outer shell; the face, body and skin. This shell is our first line of nonverbal communication. Therefore, our outer shell holds an important …

The application of clay masks on the skin is as old as the hills but has never become outdated. Clay masks make our skin look clearer, brighter and feeling smoother. Inflamed blemishes calm down instantly and we often feel overall refreshed and pampered.

Stress is one of the main root causes of skin conditions such as rosacea, acne, hyperpigmentation and premature skin aging. If you are affected by any of these skin conditions, then this article can help you on your healing journey. Have you ever sat in …