NeuLuna® Blog
For the more than 15 million people with rosacea in America alone, understanding one's individual triggers for the disease is critical. While sunlight exposure is perhaps the most well-known cause, recent research has shown that high temperatures and infrared heat itself can be reliable predictors for that unwanted blush of rosacea.
The Correlation of Psychology and Skin Health: How Hyaluronic Acid Can Help
The mind-body connection is evident in many aspects of our physiology, particularly in the skin—our body's largest organ. Mental health affects the appearance of our skin, and skin conditions in turn affect our psychological wellness. Understanding this cyclical relationship and managing both sides can be challenging, but there are plenty of tools and techniques that can help.
The Financial Burden of Chronic Hand Eczema
There is often an emotional toll associated with chronic health conditions, particularly when there is no known cure, but the economic toll of regular treatment can exacerbate an already challenging diagnosis. Even for common or seemingly benign conditions, such as chronic hand eczema (or hand dermatitis), the financial burden of managing the symptoms can be significant.
Actinic Keratosis: Current Treatments and Therapeutic Options
Affecting a significant portion of the adult population, actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition that should be proactively addressed through various treatments or procedures. Taking the necessary skincare precautions after these procedures is critical to reduce scar formation, discoloration, and the risk of resurgence.
Nutraceuticals for Treating Acne
A broad review of recent research shows that a wide range of nutraceuticals have potentially positive effects for acne patients. Representing evidence from more than 3,300 patients and 42 independent studies, it was found that vitamin D, green tea extract, probiotics, pantothenic acid, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids all demonstrated significant effects in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Atopic Dermatitis linked to higher risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New research findings from UPenn's Perelman School of Medicine show that children and adults with atopic dermatitis are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with new-onset inflammatory bowel disease—ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Given the seriousness of an Inflammatory Bowel Disease diagnosis, these findings should inform and impact future treatment strategies for inflammatory autoimmune diseases affecting the skin.
Skin Care Ingredients: Natural vs. Synthetic
Is your new moisturizer made with only natural ingredients? Or are there some hyphenated words in the list that sound too technical to be healthy? On the other hand, are the 100% organic ingredients in your all-natural lotions and soaps being sourced in sustainable ways, or are they putting more of a strain on the environment than lab-cultivated alternatives? These are some important (and overlooked) questions to ask when you're crafting your personalized skincare routine.
Hyaluronic Acid and Seasonal Skin Changes
The passing of summer into fall and winter into spring are beautiful transitions of the natural world, but they also have a number of frustrating effects on the skin.
The Impact of Stress on Your Skin
In the high-pressure systems and situations of modern life, stress feels like an unavoidable burden for billions of people around the world. Commonly viewed as a measure of mental tension, many people forget about the tangible effects of stress on the body—especially the skin.
When we experience extended periods of stress, it is directly reflected in our physical wellbeing and the health of our body's largest organ. This well-researched “brain-skin connection” demonstrates that psychological stress can manifest as a variety of physiological symptoms.