Danné Montague-King

Oct 11, 2024 | skininc.com | Danné Montague-King

The human body, including the skin, is host to thousands of bacterial and fungal species. Some of these bacterial and fungal species are harmful, and some are known to be beneficial. All bacterial environments in the body are different. The microbiome is the invisible top layer of the skin, made up of millions of microbes that work in tandem with our epidermis. These microbes can bring harmony or dysfunction to the skin's surface, depending on what kind of species exist and in what concentrations.

May 10, 2024 | dermascope.com | Danné Montague-King

Synergy with Melanin Homeostasis: The Method of Bioinspired Pharmacology June 10, 2024 11:00 AM (CST) 9:00 AM (PST) This lesson encapsulates the different types of melanin, where melanin is located in the body, melanin's purpose in the body, factors influencing melanin homeostasis, and how DMK formulations like Alkaline Wash interact with melanin to revise and prevent hyperpigmentation.

Mar 1, 2024 | skininc.com | Danné Montague-King

Is stem cell skin care worth all the hype it gets? A few years ago, stem cells and epidermal growth factors became hero ingredients in skin care formulations. Some brands claim that plant-based stem cells can help reproduce human stem cells and growth factors, directly changing the behavior of human DNA. I want to illuminate a few facts on stem cells in skin care products.

Sep 20, 2023 | dermascope.com | Danné Montague-King

Re-establishing Homeostasis: The Aesthetic Management of Hyperproliferative Skin Disorders The aesthetic manifestations of hyperproliferative skin disorders can be severely socially debilitating. Tune in to hear about the two most frequently observed conditions in this category, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. This webinar will address the science behind each disorder’s altered or pathologically deviated epidermal homeostasis and the makeup of nonmelanoma skin cancers.

Apr 5, 2023 | skininc.com | Danné Montague-King

SI2304_SkinSegments_DMK_fcx Ever since I can remember, the epidermis has been touted as the body’s largest organ. I used to feel uncomfortable hearing this because I kept thinking, “What about fascia?” It not only lies totally under the skin, but is surrounds every organ. There is the superficial fascia that unrolls under the epidermis and around the muscles, and the deep fascia that wraps around the visceral organs.