The MISMO Journal

Understanding the Different Forms of Magnesium — and How to Choose the Right One
Understanding the Different Forms of Magnesium — and How to Choose the Right One
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, and bone health. Given its importance, it's no... Read more...
Drooping Eyelids: Why They Happen — and How Skin-Supporting Ingredients Can Help
Drooping Eyelids: Why They Happen — and How Skin-Supporting Ingredients Can Help
It’s often said that the eyes are the window to the soul. They’re also one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing. When eyelids begin to look... Read more...
Matrixyl Synthe’6: the peptide that tells your skin to rebuild
Matrixyl Synthe’6: the peptide that tells your skin to rebuild
If you’re serious about softening lines and keeping skin bouncy as you get older, Matrixyl Synthe’6® is one of the ingredients worth knowing. It’s a next-generation peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-38) designed... Read more...
Your Most-Asked Summer Skincare Questions—Answered
Your Most-Asked Summer Skincare Questions—Answered
Your Most-Asked Summer Skincare Questions—Answered (MISMO Edition) Summer on the Sunshine Coast means heat, humidity, SPF, sweat, and air-con. Here’s a simple, no-nonsense guide to keeping skin calm, hydrated, and... Read more...
Gout & MSM: Can Sulfur Support Help With Flares?
Gout & MSM: Can Sulfur Support Help With Flares?
TL;DR: Gout is driven by high uric acid and treated best with urate-lowering therapy (e.g., allopurinol) plus evidence-based flare meds (colchicine, NSAIDs, corticosteroids). That’s the core. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) won’t replace... Read more...
Vitamins & Supplements for Arthritis: What Actually Helps (and What Probably Won’t)
Vitamins & Supplements for Arthritis: What Actually Helps (and What Probably Won’t)
If you live with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it’s natural to wonder whether vitamins or supplements could take the edge off pain and stiffness. The short answer: some... Read more...
Creatine Isn’t Just for Gym Bros
Creatine Isn’t Just for Gym Bros
When you hear “creatine,” you might picture hulking gym enthusiasts or chiseled bodybuilders downing tubs of powder. But guess what? Creatine is rapidly shedding that stereotype—and the research is revealing... Read more...
Myths Vs Facts About SPF
Myths Vs Facts About SPF
When it comes to sun protection, there’s no shortage of myths. From thinking SPF 50 is three times stronger than SPF 15, to believing makeup with SPF is enough, it’s... Read more...
Makeup Tips for Mature Skin: Simple Tweaks for a Fresh, Natural Look
Makeup Tips for Mature Skin: Simple Tweaks for a Fresh, Natural Look
As skin matures, makeup techniques that once worked perfectly may start to feel less flattering. The good news? With a few simple changes, you can enhance your natural features, keep... Read more...
What SPF Really Means—and the Difference Between SPF 15 and SPF 50
What SPF Really Means—and the Difference Between SPF 15 and SPF 50
When you’re choosing sunscreen, the first number you probably look at is the SPF. We’re all told it’s important, but what does it actually mean? And how big is the... Read more...
How MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) Enhances Skin Permeability
How MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) Enhances Skin Permeability
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic sulfur compound widely promoted for its skin benefits—especially its ability to help other skincare actives penetrate the skin more effectively. While it’s frequently mentioned in... Read more...
Collagen and Menopause: The Missing Link to Skin Joints
Collagen and Menopause: The Missing Link to Skin, Joints, and Bone Health
Menopause is one of the most significant transitions in a woman’s life. Along with hormonal shifts come changes that many women don’t expect—like a loss of skin elasticity, thinning hair,... Read more...