<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Skin Selectives LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dermatology-informed esthetic care focused on skin health, thoughtful assessment, individualized treatments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.skinselectives.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:49:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.skinselectives.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[“Why High Cortisol Might Not Be the Problem”]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if high cortisol isn’t the problem…
but the body’s response to something deeper?

Many women are told their cortisol is too high—
yet no one stops to ask why.

In my work, I often see a quieter pattern:
blood sugar drops, especially overnight,
and the body responds the only way it knows how—by releasing cortisol to restore balance.

Not dysfunction.
Protection.]]></description><link>https://www.skinselectives.com/post/high-cortisol-in-the-morning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca84ba9ff7d57ccdbab704</guid><category><![CDATA[CORTISOL]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df2c3e_fc2c44410e7545c79a3e495c2757b257~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacqueline Boone-Morales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuro-Inflammaging: The Connection Between Nervous System Stress, Inflammation, and Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the nervous system is dysregulated, it can contribute to ongoing inflammation—quietly influencing how the body and skin age over time.]]></description><link>https://www.skinselectives.com/post/neuro-inflammaging-the-connection-between-nervous-system-stress-inflammation-and-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c147858fe05188d489b2d8</guid><category><![CDATA[NEURO-INFLAMMAGING]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_beddc4e2f9e649ac9fa52fc00541ea3a~mv2_d_1920_2110_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacqueline Boone-Morales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 Conditions That Create Effortless Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the body feels supported, beauty becomes a byproduct—not a pursuit.



And that’s when aging stops looking like something to fight…and starts looking like something to inhabit.]]></description><link>https://www.skinselectives.com/post/the-5-conditions-that-create-effortless-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6980ef93aa13a366d93ac3a3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:56:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4b79261c01b84c5c80a02171994175ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacqueline Boone-Morales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Winter + Menopause Is the Perfect Storm for Skin Aging ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter is already hard on the skin—but during perimenopause and menopause, it can quietly accelerate aging at a deeper level. Cold temperatures, dry indoor heat, and declining estrogen all compromise the skin barrier, leading to increased water loss, inflammation, and more visible fine lines. Protecting the skin barrier isn’t optional in this season of life—it’s foundational.]]></description><link>https://www.skinselectives.com/post/why-winter-menopause-is-the-perfect-storm-for-skin-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697776e56e1e6fddb81923c0</guid><category><![CDATA[SKIN BARRIER]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:37:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0e69a1fb6cae4f43ae32ce3334f90c7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacqueline Boone-Morales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nervous System: The Master Conductor of Healthy Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy aging is not created at the surface—it is revealed there. At BOON Integrative Skin, we view the nervous system as the master conductor of aging, using the skin as our lens. By restoring regulation, circulation, and barrier integrity, we support aging from the inside out.]]></description><link>https://www.skinselectives.com/post/the-nervous-system-the-master-conductor-of-healthy-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e604045d01357ee676d68</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_45527402f84e4f58abe225d0e7b25329~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacqueline Boone-Morales</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>