Antioxidants protect the skin by reducing and counteracting free radical production. These free radicals, as a refresher, can assault your skin, damaging healthy skin cells and creating oxidative stress. Antioxidants protect your skin from this and help reduce pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. Keep reading to discover our favourite antioxidants that you will want to add to your skincare/self-care routine!
Bioflavonoids — aka flavonoids or “vitamin P” — naturally occur in pretty much all fruits, vegetables and herbs. Chocolate, tea and wine, as well as some dry beans and seeds, also contain vitamin P. Flavonoids are a large family of over 5,000 hydroxylated polyphenolic compounds that carry out key functions in plants, such as attracting pollinating insects, fighting environmental stresses and modulating cell growth. In humans, their bioavailability and biological activities appear to be strongly influenced by their chemical nature.
Vitamin C supports immunity, development of collagen, boosts absorption of iron and is an overall superstar nutrient for good skin and health. It's not something you want to go without so let's breakdown why it's so crucial for the body and the tell-tale signs of a vitamin C deficiency. These are the 15 most common symptoms if you're not getting enough vitamin C...
In today's post we explain what this powerhouse nutrient does to the skin and its ability to treat certain conditions, where you can find it and the products you must have in your skincare collection.
We answer the question of how supplements work and how they benefit your body and skin. Many supplements contain naturally derived nutrient sources, which helps increase the beneficial absorption of vitamins, minerals and essential elements that are in the supplements we choose to consume. There is still a common skepticism around the efficacy of supplements so let's delve into the science behind how these targeted supplements can benefit your body and mind.