your skin is an incredible organ. when functioning properly, it’s designed to efficiently carry out so many tasks that are vital to our survival.  your skin…. ✨ provides a protective barrier against physical injury, thermal injury, and harmful pathogens  ✨ protects you from the dangerous effects of UV radiation  ✨ contains receptors (thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and nocioreceptors) that allow us to receive information and make judgments about the world around us. skin is a sensory organ  ✨ is an immune organ that detects infections  ✨ is designed to repair itself  ✨ absorbs certain important substances (like medicines and oxygen) while keeping harmful substances out  ✨ helps make vitamin d  ✨ stores all the water/liquid and blood that flows throughout our body  ✨ regulates our body temperature  there are many things, however, that can disrupt your skins’ ability to function optimally. skin is a direct reflection of what is happening inside the body. when hormones, blood sugar, immune system, gut health, and other body systems are imbalanced, it will appear on the skin. as a holistic corrective specialist, it is my job to help you understand what is going on inside your body and to manage your skin condition from the inside out!  i love skin and i only ever want to see you thrive in your own. if you’re struggling with acne, pigmentation, rosacea, or any other skin concern, i am here and i am fully committed to your success.  xoxo, mary