Elle McCartin
What Are Spicules?!
A new (yet ancient) technique in the realm of beauty uses hydrolyzed marine sponge or coral, of which thousands of microscopic needles are extracted. These are called "Spicules". This treatment is referred to as "liquid microneedling" and is a less invasive yet similarly effective alternative to traditional microneedling. For centuries Traditional Korean Medicine has utilized spicules for skincare purposes. Recent studies for medical and cosmetic purposes have made for a resurgence of these ancient microscopic helpers…
Nervous System and Polyvagal Theory
There are 12 cranial nerves that live in the brain and brain stem and they are directly affected by the skin of the face and neck. These nerves are responsible for our facial expressions - so necessary in human evolution - and in intuiting whether another person is in the right state of mind for social engagement. The Vagus nerve (10th cranial nerve) has two branches and together they regulate the heart, lungs, stomach, detox organs and sympathetic and parasympathetic states…