No — and that's an important distinction. This is not a diagnostic test for eczema, rosacea, or any other dermatologic condition. It's a self-knowledge profile that decodes 25 genetic traits related to hydration, barrier function, collagen, antioxidants, UV response, and inflammation in healthy adults. Some of the genes we examine (FLG, IL6) do appear in eczema and rosacea research because they overlap with barrier and inflammation pathways — but they cannot diagnose those conditions. If you have a clinical skin concern, please see a dermatologist.

The Skin Hydration & Elasticity profile is the only ILSA test focused on dermatogenetics — MMP1, FLG, COL1A1, MC1R, SOD2, VDR, and the rest of the skin-biology panel. Other ILSA profiles decode behavioral genetics (Motivation & Focus, Novelty-Seeking) or exercise genetics (Recovery & Injury Risk). Pick this one if your question is about visible aging, sensitive skin, anti-aging strategy, or which skincare actives your wiring actually responds to.

No — it means you have a higher statistical tendency toward accelerated collagen breakdown, especially under UV and oxidative stress. Genetics are probabilistic, not deterministic. Plenty of MMP1 high-breakdown carriers age beautifully because they protect their skin aggressively and feed the building side of the equation. The profile is the fastest path to knowing which side of that ledger needs your attention.

It will tell you which ingredient classes your skin's biology responds to most efficiently — barrier-restoring ceramides, topical antioxidants, retinoids, peptides, niacinamide, sunscreen aggressiveness, vitamin D and other nutritional cofactors. It will not name specific brands or replace a board-certified dermatologist — but it gives you (and them) a far more precise starting point than a generic skin-type quiz ever could.

Yes — and we encourage it. The profile gives a dermatologist, medical esthetician, facialist, or aesthetic provider a precise genetics-informed starting point that conventional intake forms can't offer. It can accelerate treatment planning and reduce trial-and-error on actives, lasers, and injectables. You stay in control of when and what to share.

It's designed to. The MMP1, COL1A1, SOD2, and MC1R panels in your profile tell you exactly how your skin is breaking collagen down, how well your antioxidant defense holds up, and how aggressively UV is degrading you. It is not a magic wand, and it does not replace the work — but it stops you from running anti-aging protocols built for someone else's skin and getting frustrated when the mirror doesn't change.

Then the profile may be especially valuable. Medical-grade products are powerful — and powerful actives behave very differently on FLG-variant reactive skin than they do on resilient skin. The profile tells you which of your current actives your wiring is most likely responding to, which may be doing more harm than good for your barrier, and which categories you might be missing entirely. It is the cheapest way to audit a routine that already costs four figures a year.

The testing is performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory using established SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) analysis — the standard for MMP1, FLG, COL1A1, MC1R, SOD2, VDR, and the rest of the panel. Every interpretation is grounded in peer-reviewed dermatogenetic and skin biology research. Your DNA and personal data are kept secure and HIPAA-protected at every step.

No. Your DNA does not change. One test gives you a profile that is yours, forever. As dermatogenetic research evolves, interpretations may be updated — but your underlying genetic data is a one-time investment.

Yes. The lab is CLIA-certified and your data is stored in a HIPAA-compliant system. We do not sell or share your genetic data. You are always the owner.

Due to state regulations on direct-to-consumer genetic testing, we currently do not ship to New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Maryland. Anywhere else in the United States is fine.