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Skincare & Functional Medicine Blog

There can be an obvious reason for dry skin such as weather shift. But there can be also internal triggers. So let’s discuss what else can be at play with dry skin through a functional medicine lens. Dry skin, hair loss and brittle hair can be indicative of a low ...

How come I need supplements? This question comes up all the time. Because people can have a high demand for nutrients, they can have a low supply of nutrients. Demand minus Supply equals Life Experience. This can be small, or it can be dramatic. The difference between the demand and the ...

I am excited to announce that we are the first spa in Boston to offer Omnilux Contour LED mask. It is available in our online store for purchase. As always I try everything on myself to ensure quality and excellent results before offering any products to the clients. I am ...

COVID-19 is a novel virus. Because it is a new virus, our immune system is just learning how to respond to it. Eventually we will develop a strong adaptive immune system to this virus which will help us to have more upfront response to it. However as of right now ...

We are honored to announce that Natalie Maibenko has been selected as a skincare expert in Boston by a local radio station, Country 102.5. Boston-based skincare expert Natalie Maibenko from Unique Verve on Newbury Street has the honor of winning Boston’s Best Facial title by InStyle Magazine, Allure Magazine, and Improper Bostonian along with ...

During this hot and humid time of the year you may question yourself, “What is the best summer facial treatment for the skin?”. Many spa-goers are still drawn to microdermabrasions and professional chemical peels thinking that they are the answer to all skin problems. However, neither is seasonally appropriate. What ...

As we age, we may start to notice our skin is thinner than it used to be. Because of this, we may see more dark spots, visible capillaries and pores. Fine lines and wrinkles also become more obvious with thin skin. Skin starts to lack adhesion and elasticity.   The biggest reason ...

In the fall and winter you are noticing your skin is not looking its best due to some discoloration from your summer hue fading unevenly or dryness due to temperature change. What should you do to get smoother and more even-looking skin? Reach for the exfoliation brush? Use a gritty scrub? ...

Sun Spot Removal and Skin Tag Removal is now easy with CryoClear technology. CryoClear is based on Cryotherapy which has existed in the medical practice for over 100 years. It removes skin tags, sun spots and age spots by using frozen Carbon Dioxide (CO2). How does CryoClear work? It works by spraying ...

Did you know that the topical product penetration rate is only about 1-7%?  Yes, that’s it! Most of the product simply sits on the surface of the skin. So why is the topical product penetration rate so low? It is because of the structure  of the skin’s upper most layer (epidermis). This layer is made ...