Notes on Skin
Retinol regulates cell turnover by eliminating dead, dark skin cells and bringing fresh cells to the surface, which helps reduce wrinkles and dark spots. However, it penetrates so deeply that it can cause redness, flakiness, dryness, sensitivity, and skin thinning,...
An exosome facial combines an exosome-containing topical formulation with a professional treatment such as microchanneling or microneedling. The Joanna Vargas Exosome Facial Facelift uses E50 exosome technology with controlled microchanneling across the face and neck. Early human studies report promising...
Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a signaling protein involved in cellular growth and communication. Swiss apple fruit cell culture, typically listed as Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, is a different skincare technology and should not be confused with EGF....
You should never do extractions at home, especially with metal tools. At-home extractions can cause scarring, discoloration, capillary damage, or drive bacteria deeper into the skin, leading to infection and inflammation. Instead, visit a trained aesthetician who knows how to...
Joanna Vargas uses four products every single day: a cleanser, a serum, a moisturizer, and sunscreen. She cleanses at night, applies serum morning and night, uses moisturizer twice daily, and finishes each morning with sunscreen. A short routine you actually...