Shine Functional Dermatology

09/02/2026

Check out Dr. Jen Haley's new substack for all things longevity and skin 💪

Learning to Sync Your Skin for Optimal Health

07/09/2026

Our online acne course, Clear Skin From Within, is LIVE! Check out our discussion with Carmine on the Skincarma Pod ☀️

06/01/2026

Introducing a NEW ACNE PROGRAM here at Shine! We are paring monthly office visits with FREE access to our online acne course to combine personalized care with comprehensive education about the root-cause of acne. Starts July 6th - CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION! 916-645-1447 or email [email protected]

Stay tuned for in-person Acne Workshop coming in August as well

04/26/2026

We’re (mostly) gluten-free at my house. Not because anyone has any symptoms from eating it but because everyday I see patients thrive when it’s eliminated from their diet. We replaced Sunday wheat flour pancakes with Chef Kimber’s recipe. My favorite part is that it’s loaded with flax meal. Flax has a lot of Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), a lovely plant-based omega-3 fatty acid 🌱☀️

02/24/2026

We're very exited to launch our online education platform called Shine Skin Academy. The first course is a 90 day acne-healing program and will be available in April. Established patients at Shine Dermatology will receive 50% off access to the course. More to come soon!

06/17/2025

We highly recommend this book to all of our patients with eczema. It gives clear lifestyle and dietary recommendations that are the foundation for healing. If you are a patient at Shine Functional Dermatology, we have loaners available!

05/25/2025

Now available online! We’re very excited to present our first nutraceutical product designed for inside-out support from the elements. It is performing beyond all expectations! Stay tuned!

05/25/2025

Find your balance in the sun this summer! Part 2 and 3 will dive deeper into how to protect yourself while also get the sunshine you need to thrive.

03/19/2025

We've known for a long time about the damaging effects of food additives on our gut microbiome. This is a neat study that shows how some microbiome profiles put you at risk for severe gut inflammation from the emulsifier carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
Reminder to avoid emulsifiers like carrageenan and CMC esp if you have gut symptoms. These are commonly used as thickeners in dairy and processed meats but are also used to create intestinal inflammation in mice for studies.

A simple stool test may reveal why some people are sensitive to food emulsifiers such as CMC, offering insights into IBD risk and potential dietary solutions.

03/13/2025

My latest podcast about comprehensive skincare and sun protection with the fabulous Carmine on the Skincarma Pod. Summer is coming, Check it out!