Wellness from the Inside Out: SkinCoLAB Q&A with NP Jen Gates & PA Alicia Mancini
- SkinCoLAB
- Aug 4
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 11
Q: What is your top skincare wellness tip?
Alicia: Sync your workouts and skincare with your hormone cycle. Let’s talk about a Cycle Consult because when you work with your body, your skin glows and your performance peaks.
SkinCoLAB makes this easy with a Cycle Syncing Card to know what skincare products to use based on where you are in your cycle. Ask your provider the next time you are in!
Jen: Don’t underestimate the power of hydration and lifestyle consistency, either. Even small changes in your daily routine like drinking water, getting enough sleep, and supporting your skin with hydration can elevate your skin’s texture and tone dramatically. For skin hydration, I always reach for Trio Rebalancing Treatment by Skinbetter Science. Shop here!
Q: What exactly is Sculptra®, and how does it relate to my skin wellness?
Alicia: Sculptra isn’t a filler, neurotoxin, or topical skincare product, it’s in a category of its own. Powered by Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA), Sculptra stimulates your body’s natural collagen production, supporting cellular regeneration and skin vitality from within. I like to explain it like this: If you want green grass, you need fertilizer. If you want collagen, you need Sculptra.
Rather than delivering instant volume, Sculptra takes a holistic approach to rejuvenation. It gradually restores facial volume and softens wrinkles by triggering your body’s bio-stimulatory response in key areas like the temples, mid-face, jawline, and more. While results aren’t immediate—collagen renewal typically takes around 6 weeks—the outcome is natural, balanced, and promotes long-term skin health and resilience.
Jen: Sculptra is the BEST!! I also recommend a check-in with our medical aestheticians Alicia Hope and Kendall. They see such amazing skin results when clients receive Sculptra! When your aesthetician recognizes positive skincare changes, you KNOW it’s that good! And your skin only gets better when you add your routine SCL Rituals between injectable treatments. I am obsessed with the New Repair Ritual and it is such a wellness treat. You definitely want to get on their books!
Q: What do you recommend for patients who feel drained from summer travel, events, or just life?
Jen: When you’ve had a long stretch of late nights, travel, or stress, your body needs support. That’s why IV therapy, a quick B12 or metaboost injection can be a game-changer. To really level up your SCL wellness ritual add this service to your skincare appointment.
Alicia: Totally agree! I swear by B12 when I’m running low on energy and honestly, I’ve had a busy summer myself. Travel, heat, family in town… it all adds up. A quick vitamin boost can get you back on your feet. And on a real note, I’ve got family photos coming up, so you better believe I've got my toxin (Botox) and stocked up on Upneeq for a lifted, refreshed look!
Q: Are there any wellness trends you personally swear by?
Jen: I love that! And I’d add: the Thorne supplements at SkinCoLAB are backed by science to boost both mental and physical performance. I'm especially loving the creatine quick packets. So easy, so effective! Take the supplements quiz here!
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