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Erin Madigan-Fleck

Erin Madigan-Fleck

Erin Madigan-Fleck

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Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck, NMD, LE, LEI, has over 40 years of experience in the aesthetic and natural health industry. She is a naturopathic medical physician, a licensed master cosmetologist-esthetician and an esthetic instructor. As a global educator, she serves on the Educational Commission for the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy in Germany. She is the owner of DermaEducationTV and her practice, Naturophoria, which she founded in 2000.

DMK: The Original Enzyme Treatment

DMK: The Original Enzyme Treatment

Enzyme Masque #1 is DMK’s signature professional treatment for creating and maintaining homeostasis in the skin.

Treatments like dermabrasion and IPL may increase TEWL because they remove the stratum corneum.

Master Integration: Exploring the Interface of the Skin Barrier, Lipids and the Microbiome

Maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier and exploring the skin’s microbiome are two of today's most popular trending topics.

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Beauty, Aging and Facial Morphology: Observation, Prevention and Protection

The anti-aging market unquestionably has been a driving force in the beauty industry, fueling product development, equipment and services.

Woman with energy devices by her face in the spa

5 Energy Device Applications for Anti-aging

Microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulation (MENS), high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and radio frequency (RF) are specifically designed to transmit energy into biological tissue to bring about physiological changes.

Skin Care Science

Delivering the Goods: Delivery Mechanisms of Skin Care Ingredients

Delivery mechanisms are crucial when it comes to ingredients being effective in skin care.

V is for Vascular

The Vascular System's Vital Role in Skin Function

The skins vascular system is an integral network positioned within the dermis along with blood vessels and lymphatic structures that play a key role in skin function, including the steady supply of oxygenated blood and nutrients.

Breaking Down the Collagen Conundrum for Maximum Results

Breaking Down the Collagen Conundrum for Maximum Results

Collagen is a structural component of facial anatomy that serves as a framework to the skin providing substance tensile strength, regulation of cell adhesion and directs tissue development.

[Herbal Health] The Power of Proteins

Why Proteins are Essential for Skin Health

As the “building blocks of life,” proteins are what the body uses first to repair and replace tissue, regulate body processes, aid in the circulation of blood and nutrients, and maintain the body’s PH.

Decoding the Science Behind the Redhead Factor

Decoding the Science Behind the Redhead Factor

The unique role of the MC1R extends far beyond skin and hair pigmentation and includes modulation of the immune system, cell viability and cell differentiation.

Plant oils serve both as active ingredients and excipients supplying important antioxidants, lipids and nutrients to the skin.

Exploring the Properties of Plant Oils

Plant oils serve both as active ingredients and excipients supplying important antioxidants, lipids and nutrients to the skin.

Thermoregulation: Running Hot and Cold

Thermoregulation: Running Hot and Cold

Various applications of thermotherapy, ranging from frigid cold-water immersions to hot steam baths, have been applied throughout history to aid in the treatment of skin conditions, diseases and other comorbidities.