Here is the story of why a gynecologist, Sally Greenwald, MD, MPH, and double board-certified facial plastic surgeons, David Lieberman, MD and Sachin Parikh, MD ended up in the same room talking about a safe estrogen face cream. For the record, it wasn’t about branding, and it definitely wasn’t an accident. They were seeing women with the same problems, just in different parts of the body!
From the side of facial plastic surgery, Drs. Lieberman and Parikh see the downstream effects on the face - skin that sags, heals more slowly, and doesn't have the same integrity as it did when patients were in their 20's and 30's. This estrogen deficiency in facial tissues is part of the natural aging process, but it poses some challenges.
When the three physicians compared notes, they had that moment of realization: they were treating the same biology from opposite ends.
That's where estra balance comes in. It is a plant-based, paraben-free face and neck cream that promotes estrogen at the cellular level. Dr. Greenwald was perseverant about choosing a cream that features plant-based phytoestrogens versus estriol or estradiol. There is an abundance of data showing the safety of phytoestrogens, that provide the benefits of estrogen signaling, without systemic activation. In other words, Phytoestrogens act locally in the skin without meaningfully stimulating other estrogen-sensitive tissues.
Another important consideration for estra balance is that it is free of parabens, fragrances, and dyes. This is not only because parabens are acutely toxic, but also because they are biologically active on estrogen receptors. Parabens can introduce confounding estrogenic signaling and complicate safety interpretation, particularly when applied to estrogen-sensitive tissues.
Not only is estra bvalance a luxurious phytoestrogen cream perfect for women in their mid 30's through mid 70's, but it also includes vitamin C and ferulic acid. You can think of estra balance as an upgrade to your morning routine, not an extra step.
For many women*, estra balance is best used in the morning as the first product. The advanced form of Vitamin C improves your skin health by stimulating collagen synthesis, protecting against oxidative stress, regulating pigmentation, and supporting barrier repair. Ferulic acid provides direct antioxidant activity and amplifies the benefits of vitamin C. estra balance has pretty much everything your skin needs in the morning, except the SPF!
estra balance is sold exclusively online at The iO Clinic Skin Shop and at The iO Clinic by L&P Aesthetics, 999 Alma St. in Palo Alto, CA. *Always consult your medical provider before adding a new skincare product.
They Were All Seeing Estrogen Decline
As a GYN, Dr. Greenwald consistently sees women whose estrogen is quietly declining. And with less estrogen comes issues with thinner skin that is slower to repair, more inflammation, and some pain. Dr. Greenwald likes to point out that estrogen isn’t cosmetic; it’s cellular. Estrogen tells skin cells to make collagen, maintain appropriate pH, and keep the epidermis thick enough to do its job.From the side of facial plastic surgery, Drs. Lieberman and Parikh see the downstream effects on the face - skin that sags, heals more slowly, and doesn't have the same integrity as it did when patients were in their 20's and 30's. This estrogen deficiency in facial tissues is part of the natural aging process, but it poses some challenges.
When the three physicians compared notes, they had that moment of realization: they were treating the same biology from opposite ends.
A Cream To Restore Estrogen Safely and Intelligently
Instead of chasing puffiness and lines with trendy ingredients, they asked a different question: what would it look like to support estrogen-deprived skin safely and intelligently?That's where estra balance comes in. It is a plant-based, paraben-free face and neck cream that promotes estrogen at the cellular level. Dr. Greenwald was perseverant about choosing a cream that features plant-based phytoestrogens versus estriol or estradiol. There is an abundance of data showing the safety of phytoestrogens, that provide the benefits of estrogen signaling, without systemic activation. In other words, Phytoestrogens act locally in the skin without meaningfully stimulating other estrogen-sensitive tissues.
Another important consideration for estra balance is that it is free of parabens, fragrances, and dyes. This is not only because parabens are acutely toxic, but also because they are biologically active on estrogen receptors. Parabens can introduce confounding estrogenic signaling and complicate safety interpretation, particularly when applied to estrogen-sensitive tissues.
estra balance: An Upgrade To Your AM Routine
Not only is estra bvalance a luxurious phytoestrogen cream perfect for women in their mid 30's through mid 70's, but it also includes vitamin C and ferulic acid. You can think of estra balance as an upgrade to your morning routine, not an extra step.
For many women*, estra balance is best used in the morning as the first product. The advanced form of Vitamin C improves your skin health by stimulating collagen synthesis, protecting against oxidative stress, regulating pigmentation, and supporting barrier repair. Ferulic acid provides direct antioxidant activity and amplifies the benefits of vitamin C. estra balance has pretty much everything your skin needs in the morning, except the SPF!
estra balance is sold exclusively online at The iO Clinic Skin Shop and at The iO Clinic by L&P Aesthetics, 999 Alma St. in Palo Alto, CA. *Always consult your medical provider before adding a new skincare product.
