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Why Your Hands Age 47% Faster Than Your Face (And What Science Says You Can Do About It)
Spoiler alert - there's a new LED device by Maysama! As I mentioned in my recent video about body skincare, we spend so much time caring for the skin on our face. However, the first places to show sun damage and aging are often our bodies—especially our hands! After a summer of diligent facial sunscreen application and anti-aging serums, many of us notice something striking: our poor hands show hyperpigmentation, dull texture, and visible signs of aging that our face simply
Penn Smith
8 min read


Hands, Arms & Décolleté Reset
A Simple Routine for Hands, Arms & Décolleté: Fading Pigment + Bringing Back Glow We spend so much time caring for the skin on our face, but often the first places to show sun damage and aging are our hands, arms, and chest . After a summer of sun and SPF reapplications, I noticed not only hyperpigmentation but also skin that looked dull and lackluster in these areas. So, I designed a purposefully simple routine that anyone can follow. It doesn’t require dozens of products o
Penn Smith
4 min read


I LOVE LED: My absolute favorite LED devices
LED red and near-infrared light therapy stimulates collagen production and cellular repair, reducing fine lines while improving skin tone and texture. These specific wavelengths penetrate to different skin depths, offering both surface-level benefits and deeper healing properties
Penn Smith
7 min read


THEY WORK!! Collagen Peptides. Does it matter which one you choose? All the science!!
People have different opinions on whether or not collagen works to support skin health. I'm not sure there's any other topic out there in skincare that elicits more opinions about whether it works, how it works and which ones are best!! I've reviewed the research and talked to several experts to understand the very latest science on collagen peptides, what evidence exists to support claims and discuss some of the mechanisms of action. BOY, HAVE I LEARNED A LOT, and I am shari
Penn Smith
12 min read


My collagen protocol for gorgeous skin and strong bones 😀
I'm absolutely committed to collagen supplementation. I've shared my research and rationale in this video and this longer blog (to be published soon) that explains the research and why collagen peptides are non-negotiable for me. I also go into more detail why Skin & Bone is at the top of my list for skin and bone health. I'm not a massively structured person... I like to play around with treatments and supplements (it's such a big part of my job!!), making modifications dep
Penn Smith
4 min read


SAUNA - is the buzz really substantiated (and can it help your skin)?
What does sauna have in common with microneedling and strength training with weights in the gym? Hmm... they're all good for us, but it may not be obvious that their benefit has a common underpinning: hormesis. In fact, so much of what helps us grow and keep healthy and well has underpinnings in hormesis.
Sauna heat prompts a number of responses in the body, including the activation of heat shock proteins (HSPs) and the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines
Penn Smith
21 min read


UPDATED APRIL 4-2021: Anti-Aging Skincare for the BODY
If you're like me, your skincare journey went like this: "I'll do ALL things possible to care for the skin on my face...bring it on!". Five years later: "wait, I have a neck? I need to take care of it?" Another couple years later, "are those WRINKLES on my chest?!" Like skin on our face, our body skin can either be nurtured or hindered by our habits and environment. Happily, as the skin on our body is generally thicker than the skin on our face it tends to age more slowly. Bu
Penn Smith
9 min read
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