The Power of Protons pHformula Australia

As we make our way towards the cooler months here in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s likely that your clients will be looking to reverse some of the effects of summer – specifically new pigmentation and brown spots that have been stimulated to the surface.



For decades, the professional beauty, dermal and aesthetics industry have approached the treatment of pigmentation with modalities like IPL and Laser, alongside chemical peels, microneedling and possibly microdermabrasion – procedures that aim to get rid of the old, over pigmented cells and stimulate the proliferation of new fresh daughter cells that hopefully find their way back up to the surface without the same over-population of melanin as their predecessors.



Unfortunately, despite best intentions, we can overlook the fact that the hyper pigmentation has often been triggered by trauma, inflammation and possibly a hormonal influence in the case of melasma for example and that rehabilitating the temperamental melanocyte takes a very careful balance so as not to overstimulate him again and cause a rebounding pigment stream that comes back with a vengeance to better protect the new cells.



So how do we best avoid pigment bounce back whilst still offering the measurable and long-lasting results that our clients are seeking?



Listen up – this episode will explore the process of melanogenesis, treatments that hold risk to trigger pigment bounce back and prudent measures to reduce the risks in our treatment programs.

In today’s episode we are travelling alongside a daughter
keratinocyte in her journey from the mother cells in the stratum basale layer all the way up through the epidermis to our skin’s surface, the cells we see when we look in the mirror.

This journey is perfectly orchestrated, complex and dependent on several reactions taking place to ensure our skin serves up a sophisticated barrier that protects us in our environment.

At the very heart of the journey is a transformation – where our living keratinocytes originating in the stratum basale, fully differentiate into their anucleate corneocyte versions, equipped with strong protein that forms part of our protective barrier.

As this journey takes place, the keratinocyte travels through the strata of the epidermis, through a gradient of pH, that is, different zones of acidity and is subject to influencing factors that clock on and clock off to support the transformation of these evolving cells.

This episode will highlight the stages of skin cell lifecycle, from proliferation, early differentiation, terminal differentiation, cornification and eventually, desquamation.

We'll highlight a handful of skin conditions linked to a dysfunctional journey and explore some prudent measures to consider when designing a topical skin care routine that supports this key process of skin regeneration and barrier health :-)

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I went away from what would usually be a positive way to start my morning feeling icky and thinking "how unprofessional"!

And so it got me thinking about professionalism - is it a subjective metric and how can we best deliver professional services within the skin management industry so as to elevate and champion our offering, rather than speaking negatively about someone else's?

On this episode, I'll be sharing what went down at my last Pilates class, how we can define 'professionalism' in business and some pointers for navigating our patient communications when we're asked questions like "what do you think about this product" or "I'm thinking to have Treatment X, what do you think".

Hope you enjoy x Danielle

Perioral dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can cause discomfort and frustration for those who suffer it. With a plethora of known triggers, the condition can become quite complex in knowing the causal factors and the most suitable line of treatment (which as I've come to learn personally, can vary in efficacy over the years).



This episode of The Power of Protons will explore the symptoms of Perioral Dermatitis, documented triggers that can lead to or exacerbate an outbreak, mainstay treatment approaches PLUS the treatment approach that worked wonders for my last flare-up in 2023.



Enjoy x Danielle



Explore the Chronic Redness range by pHformula:

www.phformula.com.au/chronicredness



Reference article 'Perioral Dermatitis' by Tolaymat & Hall, 2023:
Perioral Dermatitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

Direct link to DermNet NZ Perioral Dermatitis Information:

Periorificial dermatitis (Perioral Dermatitis): Authoritative guidance — DermNet (dermnetnz.org)

Revealing the KEY to delivering unbuffered acids into the skin without the surface irritation or downtime you might expect when formulating with free acids.

Mariona Jimenez, Head of Research and Development at pHformula, is back for another episode and this time we're diving into the innovative PH-DVC™ - a unique delivery vehicle complex that rapidly penetrates ingredients beyond the outermost layers of the skin, reduces surface irritation, assists in cellular regeneration processes, supports ingredient bioavailability and provides a soothing action.

The PH-DVC™ powers pHformula and today, we're sharing this truly unique complex with you. If you're curious to learn about the power of protons and the secret to delivering unbuffered acids for the most powerful (yet controlled) resurfacing result, this episode has been made for you!

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'No room for complacency' It's one of my favourite lines from pHformula's manifesto - and it could not have more relevance to our industry today, for developing solutions to emerging challenges we face as opposed to just settling for the status quo, and what used to work.



In an age where complacency and familiarity with our patients can quickly lead to decreased spend, cancelled appointments and no-shows, extra time between appointments and lower rebooking rates – there has
never been a better time to level up our skills and knowledge base. To invest in ourselves and the value we can transfer into our unique value proposition to our patients.



On this episode of The Power of Protons, I'm excited to share some of the key themes I delivered in my opening address at the Behind the Formulation event with Mariona Jimenez in Sydney 2 weeks ago. Content I hope will inspire you to reshape and redefine your clinical value exchange. If ever there was a time to level up your professional skills and treatment techniques, your knowledge base, your communication techniques, your unique value proposition, it’s today, right now.



Enjoy what I hope will be a thought-provoking episode! D