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Dr. Bexi Lobo, PhD: nutritional biologist, biochemist, skincare & cosmetic scientist
I used to have painfully dry, sensitive skin. From childhood, the condition of my skin dictated, and frequently limited, me: no makeup, no wool or acrylic clothing, limited social outings, no camping or athletic events. I was constantly wondering, "Will my skin be OK with this?" and "Do I want to deal with the concerned questions, teasing, and gawking stares?"
Prescription drugs, like hydrocortisone cream, and over the counter skincare products and natural solutions provided temporary relief without improving my skin function and health. Aquaphor, Vaseline, and Eucerin made my skin oily, sticky and itchy, and worse, caused breakouts. Aveeno, Neutrogena, Mary Kay and Alba Botanica left my skin dry and itchy. Natural solutions suggested by doctors, such as oatmeal and saltwater baths and butter scrubs, were ineffective.
Metabolic pathways are complex and interconnected. As I researched the effects of nutritional epigenetics on breast cancer progression for my PhD, I discovered that slight modifications to nutrient structure could have totally unpredictable, long-term effects on the body as a whole. After completing my dissertation research I concluded that the most bioavailable and least stressful way to nourish the human body is using whole foods.
In science, we reduce and simplify complex metabolic pathways in order to understand them and, in so doing, we see only a part or parts of the picture, instead of the whole. Our knowledge of the world is only as good as the technology and tools we use to analyze it; what we know is mainly determined by what we can detect and measure, which, when it comes to metabolism, is not that much. We are limited by the technology we're able to develop to detect biology and chemistry in action.
Two years after founding Bexi's Bespoke Revitalisation, I was diagnosed with Sjögren's (SHOW-grins) Disease, a common, but rarely studied or diagnosed, systemic autoimmune and connective tissue disease. Left untreated, Sjogren's is severely debilitating and can be fatal. My dry, sensitive skin was one of the biggest symptoms of my Sjogren's. It took me 10 years to piece together the seemingly disparate symptoms and then diagnose myself. My doctors were focused on a microscopic view of whatever my current symptom happened to be, rather than taking a holistic, macroscopic approach affording a more accurate diagnosis.
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I combined my knowledge of nutrition and biochemistry and my passions for food and health, into formulating skincare products that provided my skin with the building blocks it needed to function properly, repair, and grow. My skincare line is made from high-quality, nutrient-dense whole foods that relieve stress on your body and support your health.
We're in a relationship with the microbes living on our skin, they affect our health as much as we affect theirs. Therefore, as I formulated my skincare line, I intentionally used ingredients, manufacturing processes, and packaging that promote healthy skin microbial ecosystems.
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Over time, I created a different approach to skin care: one that was simple, sustainable, bespoke, and, most importantly, actually gave me more functional skin. I founded Bexi's Bespoke Revitalisation to share my different approach to skin care with you.
Bexi's skin care is dynamic and requires your active participation. My approach to skin care asks you to let go of how you think you’re supposed to care for your skin, to recognize it for the important, dynamic, and well-connected organ that it is, to lean into your intuition and observation, and to develop and nurture a symbiotic relationship with the microbes living in and on your body.
Together, we identify what changes need to be made to revitalise your skin. Then we revitalise your skin by implementing those changes.
The revitalisation phase, though resource intense, is temporary. The duration of each stage of revitalisation depends on your commitment and circumstances. Each stage can be as short as days and as long as years.
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SKIN CARE FOR EVERYONE. EVERYONE HAS SKIN.
My goal is to help you impart life and vigor back to your skin in such fashion that your consumption of Bexi's skincare products decreases over time and your skin becomes more functional. So, if you're looking for cost-effective, multipurpose, sustainable, skincare products that support your skin and reduce your need to care for your skin, try a different approach to skin care, one that's tailored to you and actually revitalises your skin: Bexi's Bespoke Revitalisation.
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BEXI('S) IN THE MEDIA
Authority Magazine - Women In Wellness: Dr Bexi Lobo of HIDDEN On The Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing
Global Wellness Institute - Skincare, Whole-Body Wellness, & Diversity
Identity and the Evolution of You - Chapter 5 of Chronically Ill, Wildly Capable by Kristina Kelly
CBS 13 - Northern California doctor creates directory to connect people living with hidden disabilities
Sacramento Valley SBDC - Dr. Bexi Lobo's new directory showcases businesses owned by people living with hidden disabilities
Bold Journey - Bexi's Bold Journey
Autoimmune Registry - I Have Sjogren's
CBS 13 - Davis woman looks to help other patients after struggling to find Sjogren's diagnosis
Davis Enterprise - Dr. Bexi's Blog contains all my monthly Davis Enterprise columns
American Chemistry Society (ACS) - Industry Matters, Innovation Zone Feature,
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VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS ON SKIN CARE, SJOGREN'S DISEASE, & PATIENT ADVOCACY
Recognizing the Manifestations and Multidimensional Impacts of Sjögren's Disease - interview by PRIME Education for American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2025, October 2025
Sjogren’s Disease, Nutrition, and the Gut-Skin Connection - Sjogren's Society of Canada National Patient Conference, April 2025
Networking & Advocacy - The 4th Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit hosted by Dr. Kara Wada, July 2025
Nutrition and the Gut-Skin Connection - The 3rd Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit hosted by Dr. Kara Wada, July 2024
Lasting Beauty, Sustainable Skin Care, Living With Sjogren’s - The 2nd Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit hosted by Dr. Kara Wada, July 2023
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BEXI'S VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Empower Network - Board Member & Director of Research, January 2026-Present
HIDDEN, the Hidden Illness & Disability Directory of Entrepreneurs & Nurturers - Founder, 2024-Present
Sjögren's Advocate - Assistant to Dr. Sarah Schafer, MD, 2019- February 2026
Sjögren's Foundation Walk for Sjögren's Fundraising Committee - Member, 2020-2024
Walk For Sjogren's Star Fundraiser - Sjogren's Foundation 2024 and 2025, join Bexi's Team for 2026
Goa Sudharop - Vice President, in collaboration with greenlight for girls, hosted Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skin care workshops, 2016-2018
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RELEVANT SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Lobo RC, et al. Glucose Uptake and Intracellular pH in a Mouse Model of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Suggests Metabolic Heterogeneity. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology 4 (6 Pt 1) - August, 2016
Lobo RC. One-carbon and glucose metabolism in human breast and mouse mammary cancers.
PhD Thesis, University of California, Davis - February, 2014