One means of assessing the skins natural rhythms is through the use of metabolites.
According to Dr. Weiser, we arent yet taking full advantage of this information.
In the future, the new normal may be tailoring product routines to personal rhythms.
Until then, heres how to maximize what we know and hack your general skin beat.
The most familiar circadian rhythm is the sleep-wake cycle, Dr. Weiser explains.
Why does melatonin matter?
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According to Dr. Weiser, catching adequate ZZZs should be a natural prescription from forward-thinking derms.
When the sun is out, its closed off to intruders.
At night, it works to replace water loss and shifts into repair mode.
And metabolites play a role here as well.
Results range from increased epidermal thickness to reduced appearance of pores and even pigmentation.
In the hyper-prestige market, La Prairie just introducedPlatinum Rare Cellular Night Elixirat a price point of $1,275.
Aside from drinking sufficient H2O, there are topical measures that can be taken.
This explains, at least partially, why many eczema patients feel more itchy in the evening.
In an ideal world, these are keeping the same time.
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However, inflammationcan influence crosstalkbetween these clocks, causing them to fall out of sync.
(Think of a piece of spoiled fruit in a bowl encouraging other fruits to go bad sooner.)
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