Want a Glowing Complexion All Year Round?

I’ve been pedantic about skin health for as long as I can remember, and as I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed some not-so-subtle changes. Although creams and serums can improve the appearance of your skin, it’s diet, lifestyle, intelligent supplementation, and mental health that give you the best chance of achieving your skin goals. 

As we age, our production of collagen and hyaluronic acid decreases and our skin becomes thinner. To counteract this (as best we can), we want to create a robust skin barrier and naturally find ways to boost collagen and hyaluronic acid levels. Additionally, we need to balance our antioxidant load to fight the free radicals that cause skin damage and premature ageing through oxidative stress. These supplements could assist…

Glutathione 

Glutathione is also known as ‘the master antioxidant’, for good reason. It’s a tripeptide that’s made up of cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine, and is produced naturally in our liver - but as we age, our glutathione production declines. Glutathione protects the skin from environmental damage and oxidative stress by neutralising free radicals caused by pollutants, UV radiation, and other environmental factors. It’s also a powerhouse when it comes to an even skin tone and can be extremely effective for controlling pigmentation. 

When it comes to skin elasticity, glutathione plays a key role in supporting tissue repair and regeneration, which are integral for maintaining skin elasticity. 

Pycnogenol®

Also known as pine bark extract, Pycnogenol® is a powerful antioxidant that stimulates hyaluronic acid production. Although it’s collagen that steals the limelight when it comes to skin ageing, a good portion of the blame for fine lines and wrinkles is because of decreased hyaluronic acid. Clinical studies have shown that pine bark’s antioxidant properties stimulate hyaluronic acid generation, thus improving skin elasticity and hydration. The higher your hyaluronic acid levels, the more resistant your skin is to environmental changes, and the plumper your skin appears. Pycnogenol®'s anti-inflammatory properties may also be beneficial to people who suffer from skin disorders which cause redness, irritation, or inflammation.

Shilajit

Shilajit, also known as mineral pitch, has a long history of use as an Ayurvedic treatment. It’s formed from the decomposition of plant matter and contains a complex mixture of trace elements, minerals, humic acid, and fulvic acid. It's shilajit’s high fulvic acid and mineral properties that have been associated with the softening of fine lines and wrinkles, and its high antioxidant content is effective in reducing the effects of free radicals. Additionally, the zinc, copper, iron, and magnesium found in shilajit are beneficial for collagen synthesis.