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Our Director of Skin Health, Kristina Holey joined Rose Los Angeles founder Nathan Cozzolino in a conversation about the skin health benefits of CBD, Rose's ingredient-driven approach, its alignment with Marie Veronique's formulation process, and the values both brands share.

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health.

We made Rescue Tonic at the request of people suffering from dermatitis-type symptoms that kept returning, no matter what they did. In fact, the more they tried, the worse things got. By targeting the cause rather than suppressing the symptoms we broke the vicious cycle of flare-ups followed by temporary relief followed by even worse flare-ups, and in addition dispensed with the compounding of symptoms that can accompany microbiome dysfunction.

We frequently receive questions about sunscreen, as consumer understanding of sun protection is often clouded by misinformation. With the abundance of conflicting advice online, it can be difficult to discern fact from fiction. At MARIE VERONIQUE, we are deeply committed to skin health and to addressing the harmful effects of sun exposure. Our mission is to dispel common myths about sunscreen and challenge long-standing misconceptions, many of which persist despite significant advancements in research.

In this post, we clarify what “barrier function” actually means, how it works, and what you can do to not only support it, but actually improve it. Because here’s the thing – if you don’t have healthy barrier function, you don’t have healthy skin. Period. It won’t function well, and it certainly won’t look good.

Sunscreen has been around for millennia. Starting with the days when people smeared sheep’s tallow on their skin to protect it from harsh winds and brutal sun, to the more recent oxybenzone-based sunscreens we now know damage both our skin and the well-being of our planet. Skincare science has advanced significantly since then—enough to show us that conventional sunscreens that protect from UV rays during the daylight hours are simply not enough. We need comprehensive round-the-clock protection against all the different assaults on DNA that negatively impact skin’s health and integrity. In addition, let’s go back to what inspired people to use sheep tallow in the first place—a desire for glowing, supple, youthful-looking skin. These days, a good sunscreen should provide more than just sun protection. It should protect skin from all sources of light damage and major hallmarks of aging.

Epigenetics and senomorphics explore how longevity skin care is advancing beyond the traditional mainstays of a skincare regimen toward the active modulation of cellular aging. Recent epigenetic research shows that the majority of skin aging is driven not by genetics but by how genes are expressed over time, and that these processes are profoundly influenced by topical supplements and lifestyle choices. Our newly reformulated Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum builds on this science by combining proven antioxidants with new senomorphic actives.

Our working philosophy has always been to identify a need for products that the marketplace is not currently addressing, and to fill that gap. Our R&D team is always striving to create skincare’s Holy Grail—a topical that is safe, effective, and rooted in the latest science that visibly delays aging and extends the lifespan of skin. And that’s exactly what they achieved with All Day Age-Delay Emulsion.

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health.

At MARIE VERONIQUE, our commitment to skin health is at the forefront of everything we do. As part of our mission to be your trusted resource for all things skin-related, we wanted to open a discussion on a topic we haven’t yet explored: makeup. We are not the experts here, so for this article we sought advice from one of our favorite makeup artists, Romy Soleimani. 

Read on for our thoughts on what "clean makeup" means and what to look for when choosing products. We also share Romy's favorite Marie Veronique products to use alongside makeup to enhance your appearance and her list of brands and products she uses in her work.

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health.

When most people think of the circulatory system, high blood pressure, strokes, and heart attacks are the first things that come to mind. And those are indeed common issues! However, there’s much more to it — maintaining good circulation has benefits that go far beyond avoiding blood and heart-related illnesses. My practice is focused on skin health, and as we’ll see, there is a direct correlation between healthy circulation and healthy skin. But before we get into that, let’s take a moment to understand how the circulatory system functions, and how it is connected with all the different systems that keep our body functioning optimally.

In general, we do not promote heavy exfoliation or peeling of the skin; instead of looking at the short term results of exfoliation, which can have a brightening effect, we focus on nourishing and promoting a strong barrier layer. As we’ve written about many times before, your barrier layer works hard to keep you healthy, so it is important not to compromise it.

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health. 

Did you know that much of what we typically think of as aging — wrinkles, “broken”-appearing blood vessels, hyperpigmentation, age spots, laxity of the skin, etc. — is actually the result of too much sun, not the passing of time? In the world of dermatology, this is known as photoaging, and the only way to prevent it is by limiting your exposure. 

When you use one of our Vitamin C serums in combination with sunscreen, you not only prevent sun damage but actually enhance your skin’s ability to neutralize the effects of continuous exposure. You also help damaged skin return to a healthier state, reducing age spots and hyperpigmentation. Think of using Vitamin C underneath sunscreen sort of like using primer when painting a room — if you use primer before you paint, it’ll turn out much better.

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health.

At MARIE VERONIQUE, our priority is skin health, and we believe that with proper dermal delivery of topical ingredients combined with a healthy internal body, you can achieve your healthiest skin. So, if that is the case, do you need red light therapy if you have a great topical + lifestyle routine? And what can you expect from using it? 

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health. 

Beyond Topical is an informative series featuring interviews with authentic Marie Veronique users sharing their expertise across a variety of topics that impact total skin health and wellness. As leaders in their respective fields, we value the informed decisions that have brought these friends of the brand to Marie Veronique Skincare. Because while supporting skin with well-formulated and strategic topicals such as the ones we make at Marie Veronique is imperative, we also want to bring attention to other contributing factors that can influence skin health. 

The turn of the season often brings an uptick in clients reaching out for support. Those who rarely experience symptoms suddenly find themselves facing unwanted symptoms as the season changes. In this blog, our Director of Skin Health, Kristina Holey, breaks down her approach to navigating seasonal vulnerability and shares case studies from her own practice in an effort to help you find your own unique path to find balance, calm, and healthy skin, once again.

At MARIE VERONIQUE, we field many questions during this season and want you to feel confident with your topical routine all summer long. Our latest guide to summer skin includes an explanation of what is actually going on with the surrounding environment, why and how our skin responds, and suggestions for small changes to your regimen that make a big difference. 

Acne isn’t only for teens anymore—in fact, it affects more and more adults (primarily women) at an alarming rate. 54% of women over 25 experience some form of acne, which means that around half of us are attempting to tackle issues related to acne and aging simultaneously.

The role of collagen and its importance in maintaining beautiful skin is a topic that’s been dominating beauty news recently, no doubt because of the zillions of new treatments purporting to enhance collagen production and give your skin a smooth, youthful glow. Here, we examine the trendiest: collagen peptides applied topically, collagen peptides ingested and “collagen-induction” via microneedling. 

Between Kristina Holey’s practice and my experience with customers, we’ve seen a major surge of inflammatory conditions like acne, rosacea and dermatitis over the last few years. In fact, it’s reached epidemic proportions in Kristina’s female clients in their 30s and 40s.

Pregnancy and postpartum is a time of profound change within the body, and that certainly is true for skin function. Changes during this time are common, whether skin becomes symptomatic for the first time, underlying skin symptoms surface, or, more positively, the coveted ‘pregnancy glow’ reveals itself. We often hear from clients that they’re unsure, confused, and sometimes even fearful of skin symptoms arising during pregnancy and postpartum, especially if they’ve had issues in the past. We want to help alleviate that fear. 

We’re all familiar with hyped skin care ingredients that promise the moon—or at least subliminally suggest that we’ll look as if constantly bathed in moonlight with regular usage. Of course, some superhero ingredients, like retinol, stand the test of time. Others, like vitamin C derivatives SAP and MAP, have improved tremendously over their earlier versions thanks to excellent research and development. And others, like peptides, excited formulators at first, then disappointed once it became obvious that they weren’t living up to their original promise. Still others, like plant stem cells, were silly from the get-go—we are not plants, so it’s unclear how plant stem cells (undifferentiated cells that foster new cell growth) are supposed to improve mammalian skin. Plants and animals don’t even belong to the same Kingdom, so it’s a stretch.

Watch Founder Marie-Veronique Nadeau and Director of Skin Health Kristina Holey reflect on why we decided to create Multi-Retinol Night Emulsion. 

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Julia Sherman, we are sharing a series of recipes exclusively for Marie Veronique. Our first recipe was a savory breakfast, next we shared a reimagined way to snack. Now we offer a simple, flavorful way to boost your daily greens.  

We are thrilled to unveil our latest product, a true innovation in skin health: Multi-Retinol Night Emulsion. This creamy, luxe night treatment offers a more intelligent and comprehensive way to address aging than anything currently on the market.

Created to address the need we saw in our ongoing work with clients for a highly effective, microbiome-friendly alternative to prescription retinoids, this product is designed to provide a smart, strategic way to address and heal the declining function that is characteristic of aging skin.