Skin Health

The skin is the body’s largest organ, crucial for protecting us from germs, viruses, pollution and other harmful substances we may come into contact with. It also prevents dehydration and enables things like temperature regulation, tactile sensations and sun protection.

While we all want to ensure our skin looks as smooth and youthful as possible, it also requires a lot of maintenance to stay healthy. There are a number of ways to promote optimal skin health, but the best remedies address both internal and external factors to restore a glowing, balanced complexion.

At Aspire Regenerative, we offer integrative therapies that can improve your skin health from the inside and outside. With treatments such as cosmetic facial acupuncture, micronutrient testing, hormone replacement therapy and more, our experts can identify the underlying cause of your concerns and help you find lasting solutions for clearer, smoother skin.

If you’re interested in learning more about our services and how we can help you maintain your skin health, click here or call our office in San Diego at 866-899-1622 to book a consultation with one of our experts. We blend time-tested Eastern techniques with modern Western medicine to improve all aspects of your wellness and longevity.

Skin Conditions We Treat

• Signs of aging
• Acne blemishes
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Shingles
• Redness & irritation
• Skin sensitivities
• …and more!

Integrative Skin Health Therapies

Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice known for alleviating the symptoms of stress, pain and numerous medical conditions, but it can also support your skin health to keep you looking your best at any age. Cosmetic facial acupuncture has a long history of use in Chinese medicine to eliminate excess fluid, detoxify the skin, calm breakouts and increase circulation for a youthful, glowing complexion.

Cosmetic facial acupuncture has been called the “natural facelift” due to its ability to address a number of skin concerns and reduce the signs of aging. However, research shows that it can also restore the protective skin barrier and reduce the urge to itch or scratch, providing relief from conditions such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and more.

For individuals suffering from shingles, traditional acupuncture techniques can help ease discomfort in affected areas. In some people, the shingles virus can cause nerve damage and result in a condition called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), but acupuncture has been shown to be effective in providing relief from symptoms such as burning, jabbing or aching pain.

• Signs of aging
• Facial swelling & puffiness
• Acne blemishes
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Shingles-related pain

Micronutrient Testing

Nutrition is essential to maintaining a healthy complexion. A balanced diet provides everything your skin needs for optimal functioning, but many of us are deficient in key micronutrients that support its structural integrity. For example, vitamin A promotes the growth of new skin cells, while vitamin C boosts the production of collagen and protects against sun damage. Fatty acids, amino acids and trace minerals are also important for skin health. These and other micronutrients are used in many cosmetic products, but they’re also found in therapeutic treatments for certain skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

At Aspire, we can perform micronutrient testing to determine if you’re missing any essential vitamins or minerals needed for a healthy complexion. This can help our experts identify nutritional deficiencies that may be contributing to common skin problems and guide the development of a personalized treatment plan to help you look your best. This may include dietary changes, vitamin or mineral supplements, herbal remedies and more.

• Unhealthy complexion
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Acne
• Signs of aging
• Other skin conditions

GI-Map Testing

Most people invest in quality creams, moisturizers and cleansers to maintain a smooth complexion, but your gut health can also affect the condition of your skin. The microbes in the GI tract help to regulate the immune system, so when digestive balance is off, it can release proinflammatory cytokines that may lead to breakouts, redness, skin irritation and more. Analyzing your gut’s microbiome can help determine if harmful bacteria, pathogens or other organisms are causing an autoimmune response and causing your skin problems.

Armed with that information, our experts can identify the best course of action for finding relief from your symptoms. Addressing your gut health by avoiding food triggers, increasing microbiome diversity, supplementing with probiotics or herbal remedies and eating a balanced diet can help improve your skin health from the inside out.

• Skin sensitivities
• Acne
• Irritation
• Redness
• Eczema
• Psoriasis

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Some skin problems can be linked to hormone imbalances. Many women experience new concerns such as itchiness, rashes and dryness during pregnancy or menopause, while others spend years of their life battling hormonal and cystic acne. Studies show that these issues can be caused by low estrogen, which causes the skin to become thin, dry and irritated, or high testosterone, which may lead to increased oil production and breakouts. Hormones have also been implicated in psoriasis and eczema flare-ups.

If you’re dealing with persistent acne or other concerns that won’t go away, we can help. Our experts can perform hormonal testing to determine if an imbalance is playing a role in your skin problems and develop a personalized BHRT regimen to help you achieve a clever complexion. At Aspire, we only use bioidentical hormones that mimic those naturally found in the body to ensure a safe and effective treatment plan tailored to your exact needs.

• Oily skin
• Hormonal acne
• Cystic breakouts
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Dry or itchy skin

If you’d like to learn more about our skin treatments and how we can improve your complexion, don’t hesitate to contact us today. Click here to book an appointment with one of our experts in San Diego or call us at 866-486-2292 to get started.