shine nutraceuticals, llc
Shine Nutraceuticals, LLC was formed to supply high-quality nutraceuticals for general skin maintenance and for the management of chronic skin conditions. The products are developed from an understanding of the pathophysiology of skin disease and are intended to support the various stages of healing.
Photo-Dermatology
the study of light
Photo-dermatology is the study of how light interacts with the skin; in particular its influence on the immune system, signaling cascades, and cutaneous structures.
The study of photo-medicine teaches us about the complex cascade of events that occur when our bodies are exposed to sunlight. The array of wavelengths have unique effects on different structures in the skin and subcutaneous tissues. They serve to activate archaic neuroendocrine systems and influence the immune system.
Our bodies are designed to be in the sunshine. It is possible for most people to live in harmony with sunshine without unnecessary risk of skin cancer and photo-aging. Our current understanding of our innate defense system allows us to support these mechanisms using nutraceuticals. In an ideal setting, we get our nutrition and phytonutrients from our diet. Unfortunately, the current state of our food systems is suffering and the nutrient quality in food is declining. In these modern times, quality supplementation can support a strained defense system in the skin.
Based on a deep understanding of photo-dermatology, Dr. Varman has a special interest in the development of nutraceuticals that support our bodies' innate management of sunlight. The ultimate goal is to allow the body to get the sunlight that is needed for optimal health and wellness without unnecessary risk of skin cancer and photo-aging.
Founded By Dr. Katie Varman
ABOUT THE DERMATOLOGIST
Dr. Varman is a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Shine Functional Dermatology in Northern California. She has a special interest in photo-dermatology and enjoys speaking as an expert on the interaction between sunlight, skin, and the immune system. Her commitment to functional medicine shapes her approach to care, and she is dedicated to reversing chronic skin conditions with diet and lifestyle interventions.
Dr. Varman is a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where she graduated with Research Distinction after completing a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill. She later completed dermatology residency at UNC before moving with her family to Northern California and accepting a position with The Permanente Medical Group. After five years of employment, she chose to develop a new approach to dermatologic care and opened Shine Functional Dermatology.
SolcareMD is the first of the Daily Defense line borne of Dr. Varman's experience in photomedicine and integrative dermatology.