19 July 2026
Polynucleotides: Approval in Europe, Korea, USA and Russia
In short: How polynucleotides are regulated depends on the country. In Europe and Switzerland, they are regulated as medical devices. In…
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18 July 2026
Combining polynucleotides and hyaluronic acid: why both work
In short: Polynucleotides and hyaluronic acid are often treated as rivals — yet they complement each other. Hyaluronic acid delivers instant moisture, while polynucleotides stimulate…
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17 July 2026
Hyaluronic acid: cross-linked vs. non-cross-linked – simply explained
In short: Not all hyaluronic acid is the same. Cross-linked hyaluronic acid is stable and holds its shape — used in classic fillers for volume and contour.…
Read more » 16 July 2026
Skinboosters: What do they really do? Evidence and limitations
In short: Skin boosters are injections that improve skin quality rather than adding volume — boosting moisture, elasticity, and texture. There are two main families:…
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15 July 2026
Polynucleotides for Dark Circles: What Really Works
In short: The skin under the eyes is unusually thin — which is right where polynucleotides work. They improve the quality and thickness of eyelid skin, softening a tired…
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14 July 2026
Hyaluronic Acid Cream vs. Injection: Why Molecules Don't Reach Deep
In short: A hyaluronic acid cream works — but mainly on the surface. It binds water in the top layer of skin and makes it look smoother and plumper right away.…
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13 July 2026
PolyPhil vs. PolyPhil Next: which variant for which skin?
In short: The difference is hyaluronic acid. PolyPhil™ contains pure polynucleotides (20 mg/ml) to rebuild skin quality. PolyPhil™ Next combines…
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12 July 2026
Best polynucleotides: Plinest, PolyPhil, Rejuran, Nucleofill compared
In short: Four manufacturers stand behind the best-known names. Plinest comes from Mastelli in Italy, the pioneer of polynucleotides. PolyPhil is distributed by…
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11 July 2026
Plinest or PolyPhil? The comparison – and the matter with Mastelli
In short: If you look for Plinest in Switzerland and cannot find it, it is not your fault. Mastelli, the Italian maker of Plinest, does not distribute directly here…
Read more » 10 July 2026
What are polynucleotides? Effects, origin and process
In short: Polynucleotides are highly purified DNA fragments — long chains of the same building blocks found in our own genetic material. Injected into the skin, they stimulate…
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9 July 2026
Polynucleotides or hyaluronic acid: what is better for skin quality?
In short: It depends on your goal. Hyaluronic acid binds water and gives the skin instant moisture and plumpness. Polynucleotides work one level deeper…
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30 June 2026
Collagen: why it declines from age 25 and how to boost its production
Today you can buy collagen as a powder, a shot, or a cream. Yet the real story starts much earlier and in a place no surface product can reach: deep inside…
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29 June 2026
Pre-Aging instead of Anti-Aging: Skin quality is the new Longevity
Twenty years ago, only a few people thought about aesthetic treatments — mostly those on stage or in front of a camera. Everyone else waited and reached for a cream once…
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27 June 2026
Oxidative stress and your skin: what it does, what helps
Slice an apple and leave it on the cutting board. An hour later, the surface turns brown. A bicycle left outside all winter rusts. Two everyday examples of…
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26 June 2026
UVA, Infrared & Blue Light: What light does to your skin
Sunburn is the only part of sunlight you actually feel — and that is what misleads you. The rays that burn make up only a narrow slice of the spectrum…
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25 June 2026
Korean sunscreens: why better – and which ones
Turn over a Korean sunscreen and read the ingredient list. Chances are you will see UV filters that you will never find in a standard US sunscreen.…
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24 June 2026
Sunscreen filters explained: physical, chemical, modern
Almost every sunscreen guide starts with the same claim: mineral filters sit on the skin like a mirror and reflect UV rays, while chemical filters absorb them…
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23 June 2026
Can you have a HydraFacial in the summer? What the science says
"Better leave your skin alone in summer." We hear this sentence every year starting in May. Well meant — and wrong. Summer is when your skin faces the most stress…
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12 June 2026
AURA 3D vs. VISIA: Which skin analysis is more accurate?
Both systems are highly precise — they just answer different questions. VISIA is a multispectral camera that measures your skin surface and deeper colour patterns across eight…
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8 June 2026
Volnewmer vs. Thermage: what’s the difference?
If you have looked into non-surgical skin tightening, you have probably come across Thermage. It has been on the market for over twenty years and is one of the…
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8 June 2026
Vivace vs. Morpheus8: what’s the difference?
You have probably heard of Morpheus8 — the treatment is everywhere right now. You may be wondering whether it is right for your skin, or whether there is a gentler…
Read more » 11 March 2026
Cellulite despite exercise: why it persists – and what helps
You work out regularly, take care of your body, and eat well — yet cellulite stays visible? You are not alone. Many women experience the exact same thing…
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22 October 2025
What is the difference between BBL and IPL?
BBL and IPL are often presented as rival treatments. In reality, they are closer than their names suggest: BBL (BroadBand Light) is an advanced form of…
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16 March 2025
HydraFacial Booster from Circadia: Chrono-Peptides and ProTec Plus explained
During a HydraFacial, the skin is cleansed, gently exfoliated, and infused with an active serum called a booster. Two boosters we use often at alestetics®…
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19 February 2025
PRX-T33 vs. BioRePeel: Which peel is right for you?
Peels are among the oldest ways to renew skin. Classic chemical peels, however, often mean visible flaking and days of downtime. PRX-T33 and BioRePeel…
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16 February 2025
Icoone vs. LPG Endermologie: The Comparison
Non-invasive body treatments often share the same goal: smoothing cellulite, firming skin, and refining contours. Two well-known technologies for this are…
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16 February 2025
SkinPen vs. Dermapen: Microneedling in Zurich Compared
Microneedling is one of the most popular ways to firm skin from within. Look into it and you will quickly come across two names: SkinPen and Dermapen.…
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2 August 2024
BTL Exilis: Reduce fat deposits and tighten skin without surgery
BTL Exilis is a non-surgical treatment that combines radiofrequency and ultrasound. Deep heat targets stubborn fat deposits while stimulating new collagen…
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