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Skincare & Functional Medicine Blog

Best Facial in Boston 2009 by Improper Bostonian Magazine. Thank you Improper Bostonian Magazine for nominating us for Best Facial in Boston! We are very honored and humbled! “Natalie Maibenko’s vitamin-enriched facial at Unique Verve  first of all combine pampering practices. In addition she combines results-oriented techniques. They not only feel ...

After a few months of voting by lots and lots of people, Unique Verve was voted 2009 Health and Wellness All Star Winner for Best Massage by CitySquares. Thank you all who voted for Unique Verve!

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Antioxidants are substances that prevent oxidation damage to cells. The highest concentration of antioxidants in the body is contained in the epidermal layer (first layer; dermis is second layer) of the skin. They form a protective barrier for the living dermal layer and the internal body. With age and environmental ...

Pigmentation Pigment melanin gives our skin protection against harmful ultraviolet rays. Melanin production can increase or decrease beyond normal. This creates a change in the skin color. The overproduction of melanin, or hyperpigmentation (dark spots), is related to UV light, acne scarring, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiency or prescription drugs. The ...