Your skin is more than just a barrier; it’s a window to your overall health and well-being. While skincare routines and external treatments play a role, your skin health is deeply influenced by what’s written in your DNA. Understanding your genetic blueprint can unlock personalized strategies to achieve glowing, resilient skin.

The Science of Skin and Genetics

Genetics determines many factors about your skin, including its sensitivity, elasticity, collagen production, and how it responds to UV exposure. Variations in specific genes influence your likelihood of developing conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or hyperpigmentation. For example:

• MC1R gene: Affects pigmentation and susceptibility to sun damage.

• FLG gene: Linked to skin barrier integrity and hydration.

• COL1A1 gene: Impacts collagen production and skin Aging.

By decoding these genetic markers, you can tailor a skincare routine to work with your body, not against it.

Vitamins, Minerals, and Genetic Metabolism

Proper skin health relies on a steady supply of essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and zinc. However, your body’s ability to metabolize these nutrients efficiently is influenced by your genes.

• MTHFR gene: Plays a role in folate metabolism, essential for skin repair and renewal.

• SOD2 gene: Influences antioxidant activity, protecting against oxidative Stress that leads to premature aging.

• FUT2 gene: Affects gut microbiome health, which directly impacts skin Clarity and inflammation.

If your genetic profile indicates a deficiency in processing certain nutrients, targeted supplementation can be a game-changer.

Why Personalization Matters

Traditional skincare often takes a one-size-fits-all approach. By incorporating genetic testing into your skin health strategy, you can:

1. Optimize nutrition: Supplement the vitamins and minerals your genes struggle to process.

2. Prevent early aging: Focus on collagen-boosting and antioxidant strategies based on genetic predispositions.

3. Tackle specific concerns: Address sensitivities, acne, or dryness with precision.

Transform Your Skin Health Today

At Ascend Wellness, we offer genetic testing designed to uncover insights about your skin and overall health. Our team crafts personalized solutions, from targeted nutrition plans to customized skincare routines, helping you achieve long-lasting results.

Ready to Discover Your Skin’s Potential?

Book your genetic consult today and take the first step toward radiant, healthy skin.

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Written by: Tripp Parks

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Originally Published on https://www.ascendperformancetraining.com/blog

Tripp Parks Author, Podcast Host, Gym Owner

My name is Tripp Parks. I am the author of the book "Health Profiling"; I co-own: Ascend Performance Training Center and business solutions, Kalevala Labs Supplements; co-own/host the podcast Health Or High Water. (ISSA Certified: Personal Trainer, Genetic-based Program Design, Nutritionist, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Elite Trainer)

With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. From playing professional football for the Rival Professional Football league, to working in genetics supplementation, personal training, nutrition and much more.

The latest I have been working on is developing the process my partner and I call, "Health Profiling". We are faced with one of the worst health epidemics ever seen before in human history and I wanted to come up with a way to fix it and thats where Health Profiling was born. Health Profiling is basically a new way of looking at health and wellness. The problem is when you go to a personal trainer they are going to solve your problems with workouts; a nutritionist will solve it with diet/supplementation, etc. The problem is no one is putting them together.

Just like when we invest our money, we diversify those funds. The same goes with our health and wellness. Health Profiling is about diversifying our health and wellness to all aspects. I look at everything for someones health journey (genetics, hormones, workouts, sleep, stress, mentality, etc.) that truly makes them healthy.

This all starts with genetics! Using genetic testing we can get a qualitative road map to apply Health Profiling to our daily life's!