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Is Hyaluronic Acid the New Collagen for Skin Care?

Is Hyaluronic Acid the New Collagen for Skin Care?

Photo by Marcelo Matarazzo on Unsplash Take a look in the mirror. Your face – once youthful, glowing and smooth – may now be displaying evidence that you’re getting older. Instead, you notice some wrinkles, maybe some sagging and that youthful glow you love may 

Your Phone and Computer’s Blue Light May Be Damaging Your Health

Your Phone and Computer’s Blue Light May Be Damaging Your Health

Photo by Oleg Magni on Unsplash Electronic devices like your cell phone, iPad and many other devices do more than just provide endless hours of entertainment and communication. These electronic devices may also be damaging your health – from your skin to your sleeping patterns. 

The Ultimate Skin Care Guide You Need Every Season

The Ultimate Skin Care Guide You Need Every Season

Whether it is summer and the temperature is hot and the air is humid, or winter and it’s cold and dry, you skin needs certain minerals and vitamins in order to look (and feel) it’s best. Your skin is the largest organ you have, so treating it with the respect it deserve is important! Getting into a daily skin care routine that pays off in more ways than one, leaving you with healthy, radiant, youthful looking skin.

Don’t get tricked by your tan – your skin is craving numerous that only a few products can provide. Here is the ultimate guide to skin care that you need every season.

Clean your Skin with A Superior Cleanser

Throughout the day, your skin is collecting dirt, oil, and other unwanted debris and is covered by bacteria, pollutants and old (and dead) skin cells. Washing your face daily will help to remove those impurities. Leaving your face unwashed could cause clogged pores, dirty skin and a breakout you really don’t need.

You’ll want to find an all-natural facial cleanser that cleanses deep benefit your skin’s surface and provides long-lasting hydration to get you through the day. Stay away from products that contain parabens, petrolum, colorants, fragrances, sulfates, benzoic acid and other harsh and dangerous ingredients. Be sure your facial cleanser contains antioxidant ingredients (like Green tea, Grape Seed extract, and Vitamin C) to help slough off rough, dead skin cells, tone pores and clean the skin.

It’s Time to Tone!

If you’ve been skipping a facial toner, you don’t know what you’ve been missing, especially if you have acne-prone skin! Facial toners help to prep the skin for moisturizer and can get rid of the excess oils, stubborn dirt and makeup that could be left over after using your facial cleanser. A facial toner will also help to keep your pores tight. You’ll want to use a facial toner that contains ingredients that are light enough to not leave your skin feeling tight, but powerful enough to show benefit. These ingredients include Green Tea, Witch Hazel, Marine collagen, Aloe Vera and Cucumber oils.

Moisturizing is Key!

If you’re skin care routine is easiest for you after you shower, that’s great! But did you know that a hot shower or bath can strip your skin of moisture and oils it needs to stay hydrated? No worries – here is where a good facial moisturizer comes in! Using a facial moisturizer replenishes the hydration that your skin needs in order to give you that dewy, glowing skin you’ve been looking for, without making it feel oily to the touch. The best moisturizer includes antioxidants like Grape Seed, Bilberry Fruit, Vitamin C and E and Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), that offers enriching protection for healthy, smooth, and even-toned skin.

Taking it a Step Further with An Overnight Serum

If you’re concerned about your skin’s brightness or discoloration (especially in the summer due to the sun), you may want to invest in a toning serum. It’s job is to help fight free-radical and chemical damage on your face and neck and brighten your skin tone. Uneven pigmentation can be a serious issue for many women (and men!). An overnight toning serum, especially one with Vitamin C, can help be both protective and beneficial.

Questions about this ultimate skin care routine? Leave a comment below to join the conversation.

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Not All Skin Care Products are Created Equal

Not All Skin Care Products are Created Equal

Photo by Rawpixel on Unsplash By Mariesette Zeyl, ND Did you know that we absorb up to 60 percent of what we apply on our skin? Yes, it is true! Anything you are putting on your skin is being absorbed into your body and into 

The Products You Need This Summer for A Healthy Body

The Products You Need This Summer for A Healthy Body

Photo by Caju Gomes on Unsplash Summer is upon us, and that means we’re heading outside! This season can be great for the body (especially those Vitamin D levels) but there are some products that can help us stay healthy this summer – from your 

The Secret to Thick, Bright & Strong Hair, Skin and Nails

The Secret to Thick, Bright & Strong Hair, Skin and Nails

Everyone wants thick hair, bright, younger-looking skin and strong nails. But achieving that can often be difficult for some people. However, with the right products and treatment, to keep your skin soft during the winter is easy. With plenty of formulas on the market, it may be hard for you to choose the best option for your needs. But there are a few ingredients that have been shown to benefit all aspects of healthy hair, skin and nails. If these ingredients are not apart of your beauty or daily routine, you may be missing out on essential nutrients that can help.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is responsible for maintaining and creating collagen. Experts agree that this vitamin is one of the most effective in helping to grow and strengthen hair and skin, connective tissue, bones, and blood vessel walls. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that middle-aged women who consumed more vitamin C from food sources, appeared to have fewer wrinkles and less skin dryness than those who did not.

Biotin

Biotin has been shown to improve the strength of nails and allows them to grow longer. It also helps to repair broken and fragile hair. “Low biotin levels can contribute to hair loss, so an adequate supply of this nutrient is crucial for strong and healthy skin and hair,” says Scientific Director and Pharmacist of InVite® Health, Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. Biotin deficiency affects about 1 in 200,000 people in the US population.

Could a vitamin deficiency be to blame for your hair loss? Read more here!

Zinc

“Zinc is essential for healthy skin and hair growth, as it accelerates the renewal of skin cells and have been proven to be beneficial against skin issues like acne and rashes. It also has anti-inflammatory abilities and may help soothe skin tissues,” says Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. Zinc is crucial for hair health; insufficient levels of zinc may lead to thin, dull hair, as well as hair loss. The global prevalence of zinc deficiency is approximately 31%.

MSM

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been shown to support the removal of old skin cells, acting as a natural exfoliator from the inside-out. MSM is a powerful antioxidant that is required by the body in order to make healthy collagen and keratin, which are essential for healthy hair, skin and nails.

Oat Grass Powder

Oat grass powder, or Avena Sativa, is known for its powerful skin-soothing abilities. It helps to keep your skin hydrated, helping to reduce dry, irritated skin and inflammation. Oat grass is a rich source of nutrients and minerals that can round out any superior formula to support the building of strong, healthy skin, hair and nails.

Silica

Silicia is a mineral component of collagen and elastin and is known to support strong nails and healthy hair. “When you are younger, your body has abundant levels of Silicia – this is why children have silky hair, soft skin and strong nails. As we age, our body’s natural supply of Silicia decreases, causing brittle nails, thin hair and dry, wrinkled skin,” reports Jerry Hickey, R.Ph.

L-Proline & L-Lysine

These two amino acids are crucial components for healthy and strong hair. L-Proline is an amino acid and works with Vitamin C in order to create collagen. L-Lysine helps the body absorb calcium and is a building block of collagen and elastin, proteins that provide strength and elasticity to the skin and other tissues.

What methods do you use to maintain healthy hair, skin and nails? Share your ideas on the comments below and join the conversation.

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