Inside the Research: The Science Behind the P.I.L.L.A.R. Method®

Aging skin doesn’t just need more product — it needs a proven plan.
Discover the clinical evidence that powers our signature method for long-term collagen health.

The P.I.L.L.A.R. Method® isn’t a trend. It’s a clinical strategy.
Created with physician-scientist Dr. Logan Galbraith, this method brings together six proven steps to support collagen health and skin longevity — using both topical and internal interventions.
Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, inflammation, or just slower skin recovery — this is the method behind the calm.

The P.I.L.L.A.R. Method® – A 6-building block foundation for Evolving Skin

Every Glow Years product follows this clinical roadmap designed to work with your skin, not against it.

P — Preserve

Protect what your skin already has.
As we age, collagen breakdown speeds up — thanks to stress, UV, and lifestyle. This phase is all about defending your skin’s existing structure before it depletes. We use antioxidants, peptides, and gentle barrier support to slow down the loss, so your skin can hold onto its firmness and bounce longer.

I — Invest

Build resilience with actives that respect your barrier.
Reactive or hormonally shifting skin needs more than hydration — it needs rebuilding. This step focuses on adding in key nutrients, like liposomal vitamins and adaptogens, that help the skin recover faster and function better long term. Think of this as giving your skin a healthy savings account.

L — Lift

Encourage firmness through microcirculation and touch.
This is where we reawaken sluggish skin. Through massage techniques, lymphatic movement, and oxygenating actives, this step improves tone, circulation, and contour — without harsh stimulation. It’s a gentle but powerful nudge toward a more lifted, sculpted look.

L — Lock

Reinforce the barrier and seal in hydration.
Skin that’s sensitive or inflamed loses water quickly — which leads to dullness, discomfort, and premature aging. This phase uses occlusive and humectant-based ingredients (like phospholipids and hyaluronic acid) to lock in moisture, reduce transepidermal water loss, and strengthen the skin’s outermost layer.

A — Activate

Stimulate collagen safely and strategically.
This is where transformation begins. With skin now supported and resilient, we introduce controlled renewal: encapsulated retinoids, clinical exfoliants, and peptides that encourage new collagen — without triggering flare-ups or rebound inflammation.

R — Restore

Recalibrate skin’s energy and support hormonal transitions.
This final phase addresses the deeper shifts that come with age: reduced NAD+, slower healing, and post-menopausal dryness. We focus on cell energy, repair pathways, and internal-external alignment — to bring the skin back into rhythm and resilience for the long term.

Meet our Clinical Research Contributor

Clinical research isn’t just a box we tick. It’s where we begin.

Dr. Logan Galbraith

Research Scientist & Physician

Dr. Logan Galbraith is a physician-scientist with a passion for advancing skin health and pro-aging innovation. A graduate of Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine, he has authored over 14 peer-reviewed publications spanning dermatology and plastic surgery.

With over seven years of experience bridging clinical care and lab-based research, Dr. Galbraith brings analytical rigor, curiosity, and hands on expertise. His contributions to the P.I.L.L.A.R. Method® help ensure that each building block is both biologically grounded and designed with real-world skin concerns in mind — from hormonal shifts to barrier disruption.

“The P.I.L.L.A.R. Method® simplifies complex skincare concepts, making them easy to understand and follow, empowering patients with the knowledge to take charge of their skin health."

Download the Clinical Research Paper

Prefer to read the evidence for yourself?

[Download the P.I.L.L.A.R. Method® White Paper →]
(PDF format, 9 pages, authored by Dr. Logan Galbraith)