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Not an Ornament: Wellness Lessons from the Body’s Largest Communicator
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD November 30, 2025 Most people treat their skin like décor—something to polish, scrub, or perfect. But the truth is far more intimate and much more powerful: Our skin is an organ. Not an accessory. Not a beauty project. A living, breathing, communicating system—constantly reading our environment, translating our inner world, and sending signals long before we feel symptoms anywhere else. And once we start listening to it, everything about our wellness
LaSonya Lopez
3 hours ago4 min read


The Hormone–Skin Loop: Understanding the Real Relationship Between Cycles and Skin
By Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD October 4, 2025 Your Skin Has a Language Your skin is not random. It is rhythmic — fluent in the language of...
LaSonya Lopez
Oct 45 min read


The Touch Timeline: How Your Skin Reacts to Physical Touch Over Minutes, Hours, and Days
By Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD August 8, 2025 Touch isn’t just a sensation. It’s a biochemical conversation —between your skin, your nervous...
LaSonya Lopez
Aug 83 min read


Your Skin Has an Accent: Ethnic-Specific Skin Structures, Needs, and Why Most Skincare Doesn’t Account for Them
By Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD July 18, 2025 Your skin speaks with an accent. Not just metaphorically, but biologically. It expresses the...
LaSonya Lopez
Jul 184 min read


Skin Hunger and Sensory Deprivation: How Touch Starvation Affects Skin Tone, Texture, and Health
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD June 27, 2025 You moisturize. You exfoliate. You apply your skincare with intention. But is your skin being...
LaSonya Lopez
Jun 273 min read


The Forgotten Filter: How Your Liver Shapes Skin Clarity, Tone, and Breakouts
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD June 13, 2025 We obsess over serums, masks, and facials in the pursuit of clear skin. But often, the real...
LaSonya Lopez
Jun 133 min read


Hydration Isn’t Just Water: The Role of Electrolytes, Minerals, and Osmosis in Skin Health
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD May 30, 2025 We’ve all heard it: “Drink more water for glowing skin.” But here’s the truth no one tells you—...
LaSonya Lopez
May 303 min read


The Skin Clock: What Time of Day You Apply Skincare May Matter More Than You Think
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD May 16, 2025 We track time obsessively—by the hour, the deadline, the season. But there’s one clock we often...
LaSonya Lopez
May 163 min read


What Your Skin Says About Your Fascia: Tension Patterns and Puffiness You’re Treating the Wrong Way
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD May 2, 2025 You roll your face with jade tools. You apply serums for “lift.” You drain puffiness with gua sha,...
LaSonya Lopez
May 24 min read


Co Your Skin Isn’t a Problem to Fix—It’s an Ecosystem to Steward
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD April 25, 2025 The modern skincare industry is obsessed with control. We exfoliate, medicate, peel, retinol,...
LaSonya Lopez
Apr 254 min read


The Nervous System Beneath Your Skin: Why How You Cleanse Matters More Than What You Cleanse With
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD April 11, 2025 We often treat skincare as chemistry: the right product, the right pH, the right active...
LaSonya Lopez
Apr 114 min read


Resilient Beauty: How Oil-Based Skincare Supports Stress Adaptation & Nervous System Health
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD March 28, 2025 Introduction: More Than Skin Deep In a world that constantly demands more from us—mentally,...
LaSonya Lopez
Mar 284 min read


Generational Glow: How Skincare Rituals Become Acts of Legacy & Self-Love
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD March 21, 2025 Introduction: More Than Skin Deep Skincare is more than just a routine—it’s a ritual, a lineage,...
LaSonya Lopez
Mar 214 min read


The Skin-Gut-Pelvic Connection: How Facial Oils Reflect Your Inner Health & Hormonal Balance
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez,MD March 14, 2025 Introduction: The Interconnectedness of Skin, Gut, and Pelvic Health Your skin is more than just a...
LaSonya Lopez
Mar 144 min read


Anointing the Skin: The Sacred Ritual of Oil-Based Skincare in Self-Care & Spiritual Renewal
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD March 7, 2025 Introduction: More Than Just Skin Deep In today’s fast-paced world, self-care often feels like an...
LaSonya Lopez
Mar 74 min read


Sleep Positions and Skin: Is Your Pillowcase Aging You?
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD February 28, 2025 Sleep is more than rest; it’s a cornerstone of wellness. But have you ever wondered how your...
LaSonya Lopez
Feb 284 min read


How to Build a 'Skin Pantry': Essential Ingredients That Multitask
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD February 21, 2025 Imagine walking into your kitchen and finding everything you need to whip up a delicious...
LaSonya Lopez
Feb 214 min read


What Your Skin is Trying to Tell You: Health Secrets You Didn’t Know You Were Wearing
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD February 14, 2025 Your skin is more than just a protective barrier; it’s a window into your overall health. From...
LaSonya Lopez
Feb 144 min read


The Science of Beauty Sleep: How Your Skin Repairs Itself at Night
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD February 7, 2025 When you hear the phrase "beauty sleep," it’s more than just a saying. While you rest, your...
LaSonya Lopez
Feb 74 min read


How Ethnicity and Genetics Influence Skin Concerns
by Dr. LaSonya Lopez, MD January 31, 2025 Your skin tells a story, one shaped by your ancestry, genetics, and lifestyle. From the...
LaSonya Lopez
Jan 314 min read
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