There’s an old adage that you shouldn’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t be prepared to eat. There are so many chemicals in cosmetic creams, oils and potions that if you ate them you would most likely poison yourself!
Our skin is the largest organ of the human body, it replaces itself every 27 days and is made up of 70% water, 25% protein, 2% minerals, 1% vitamins and other materials make up the rest.
Which Nutrients are most beneficial?
- Our Food State multivitamin and mineral contains Minerals such as GTF Chromium, Molybdenum, Sulphur, Zinc, Iron and Selenium, which are concentrated in the skin and are involved with proper cell growth
- Enoceride: A unique beauty supplement that is scientifically proven to help maintain good skin condition. It contains ‘food state’ vitamins and minerals and also features extracts of a marine origin that contribute to the body’s supply of collagen and elastin
- Zinc is necessary for proper collagen formation helps reduce flaky and greasy skin. Zinc also supports healthy hair
- Vitamin B Complex improves visual appearance of skin and helps reduce the appearance of aging
- Essential Fatty Acids improve the appearance of skin. Pale skin can reflect an imbalance of healthy fats and they also reduce damage from ultra violet radiation
- Anti-oxidants and Coenzyme Q10 help reduce the appearance of aging and are also involved with the repair and strengthening of skin tissue. Collagen synthesis within the skin requires anti-oxidants and they are involved with the proper supply of blood to the skin and elimination of waste from the skin
- Probiotic: Healthy skin is dependant in part on our ability to process foods efficiently in our gut and the subsequent extraction and utilisation of nutrients
- Ginkgo Biloba is a herb that can help reduce skin inflammation
And don’t forget about Water! Consume six to eight glasses daily to hydrate the Skin.