Send us a textMark Menning, PhD, pharmaceutical scientist and founder of MARK Los Angeles, joins Lara Schmoisman to unpack how flavonoids, clinical trials, and advanced delivery systems are reshaping skincare. From FDA-approved antivirals to cold sore serums and acne care, he shares how science—not hype—is driving the next era of beauty and wellness.We'll talk about:Why drug delivery—not just ingredients—defines whether skincare worksHow a career in pharma led to groundbreaking skincare innovationsThe role of flavonoids as powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral activesLessons from running full clinical trials in an industry that avoids themWhy consumer feedback forced MARK Los Angeles to reposition products—and why it workedHow inflammation became the “enemy” driving premature aging and poor skin healthWhat the future of beauty looks like when science—not marketing—sets the standardFor more information, visit Mark Menning's LinkedIn.Subscribe to Lara’s newsletter.Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:Instagram: @laraschmoismanFacebook: @LaraSchmoismanSupport the showSupport the show

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