The MEG 21 Journal
Skin science, explained. Glycation, med spa care and skin concerns, by topic.
Morpheus8 & RF Microneedling Aftercare: Your Between-Treatments Skincare Plan
Morpheus8 and RF microneedling are 2026’s go-to for a firmer look. Here’s what aftercare usually involves, and the face and neck routine to use between sessions.
Med SpaMorpheus8 & RF Microneedling Aftercare: Your Between-Treatments Skincare Plan
Morpheus8 and RF microneedling are 2026’s go-to for a firmer look. Here’s what aftercare usually involves, and the face and neck routine to use between sessions.
Med SpaWhat to Put on Your Skin After Microneedling (and Laser & Peel Aftercare)
A calm, step-by-step guide to microneedling aftercare, plus laser and chemical peel aftercare, and why mineral SPF is the one step every provider insists on.
Med SpaMed Spa Treatments 2026: What’s Trending (and the Skincare That Supports Them)
From RF microneedling to the “salmon sperm facial”, here are the med spa treatments defining 2026, and the everyday skincare that keeps your results looking their best between visits.
Sugar & GLP-1"Ozempic Face" & GLP-1 Skin: The Sugar Connection
What "Ozempic face" really describes, why sugar matters for skin, and a simple, cosmetic anti-glycation routine for skin that is changing. Plus, why your doctor comes first.
Med SpaPolynucleotides vs Exosomes vs PDRN: The “Salmon Sperm Facial” Explained
The “salmon sperm facial” is everywhere. Here’s a plain-English guide to polynucleotides, PDRN and exosomes: what they are, how they differ, and what’s still unproven.
Med SpaThe Best Skincare Between Botox & Filler Appointments
Injectables handle movement and volume. Texture, hydration and the look of firmness are your daily routine’s job. Here’s the skincare to use between appointments.
Skin ConcernsWhich MEG 21 Regimen Is Right for You?
A friendly guide to the four MEG 21 regimen sets, Complete Defense, Day Defense, Essentials Duo and Face & Décolleté, and why the Discovery Kit is the place to start.
Sugar & GLP-1Sugar & Skin Aging: How Blood Sugar Shows on Your Face
Glycation, or "sugar sag," explained: the visible signs of sugar on skin, the everyday habits that help, and how anti-glycation skincare completes the picture.
Skin ConcernsMenopause Skin: Collagen Loss, Dryness and the Routine That Helps
Dryness, thinner skin, a softer jawline: menopause can change your skin quickly. Why collagen drops, how glycation adds to it, and a calm, simple routine that helps.
Skin ConcernsCrepey Under-Eye Skin: Why It Happens and What Helps
The thinnest skin on your face deserves the gentlest care. Why crepey under-eye skin happens, and the routine that helps it look smoother and brighter.
Skin ConcernsTech Neck & Crepey Chest: How to Care for Your Neck and Décolleté
Why the neck and décolleté show lines and crepey texture before the face does, and five simple habits for a smoother, more cared-for look.
Behind the BrandMeet Dr. Annette Tobia, PhD: The Scientist Behind Supplamine®
Every MEG 21 treatment starts with one scientist's question: what does sugar do to skin? Meet Dr. Annette Tobia, PhD, the founder of MEG 21 and the creator of Supplamine®.
Gift GuideThe Anti-Glycation Gift Guide 2026: Skincare Gifts From $30
Every MEG 21 gift for 2026, by price, from the $30 Discovery Kit to the Complete Defense Set, plus our edit of gifts for the med spa lover.
From Metformin to Supplamine®: The Science of Anti-Glycation Skincare
In recent years, the medical and scientific communities have shown renewed interest in theaging process — not just how we age, but how we might delay its effects. A recent...
The Power of Anti-Glycation End (A.G.E.) Skincare: What It Is and Why You Need It
Anti-Glycation End (A.G.E.) skincare—a groundbreaking approach to skincare that addresses one of the lesser-known culprits of skin aging: glycation. In this article, we’ll break down what glycation is, why A.G.E. products...
Supplamine® : Novel Science in Skincare
Supplamine® prevents skin damage in two distinct ways, by: preventing the development of toxic sugars and neutralizing the toxic sugars in our skin from the foods we eat.
Sugar? No Thanks! The Truth About Glycation
“Sugar and spice and everything nice” is what little girls were said to be made of, which is a lot better than the “snips and snails” that was the stuff...
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Meet Dr. Annette Tobia, PhD
Developed by Dr. Annette Tobia, PhD, from glycation research pioneered at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and dispensed by physicians. Every MEG 21 treatment is built around Supplamine®.
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Try MEG 21 with the Discovery Kit
Five travel sizes of the MEG 21 anti-glycation range in a custom cosmetic bag: the serum, two treatments, the eye treatment and the mineral SPF. The whole routine, before you commit to full sizes.
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