With our specialist knowledge of both nutrition and skincare you can be rest assured that we know the optimum levels of nutrition your skin needs to stay healthy and how best to deliver it.
Still not convinced? We have asked three independent experts their views on the benefi ts of combining the use of vitamin enriched moisturisers with taking nutrient enriched beauty supplements…
THE DERMATOLOGIST Dr David Harris FRCP
“The secret to real skin health must come from a long-term delicate balance of the nutrients we put ON the surface layers, alongside the nutrients we put IN our skin to reach the living cells. Skin is made up of two main parts, the epidermis with thin outer layer, the stratum corneum, designed to be impermeable and the dermis. The stratum corneum is made up of stacked, fl at cells which are more of less already dead; highlighting that topical creams can only have limited benefi ts to surface skin appearance. However penetration of the right nutrient can occur as the base layer of the epidermis is where our skin reproduces. The dermis is made up of blood vessels, connective tissues, elastin and collagen fi bres– all of which make our skin plump and fi lled out. Applying essential nutrients through moisturisation is only part of the solution in reaching the dermal layers so supplements play a crucial role in keeping all layers of skin nourished and healthy. The nurture inner health and outer beauty philosophy remains one of the biggest advancements in skin health today. I highly recommend this approach.”
THE NUTRITIONIST Henrietta Norton
“The skin is the largest and most vulnerable organ in the body and is often considered an outward refl ection of your inner health. It is also highly functional, with physiological roles that include elimination of fat-soluble toxins, immune system defence, vitamin D3 synthesis, nutrient storage, moisture retention and self-repair. Its vulnerability means that skin can easily be compromised by poor nutrient status, exposure to free radicals generated from pollution, sun exposure, cigarette smoke, alcohol and stress.
All of these factors may have an impact on the hallmark signs of ageing, as well as skin complexion and clarity. Research continues to indicate that a wide array of phytochemicals and nutrients can promote healthy looking skin and equally a defi ciency in vital nutrients can reduce the skins vitality. For example research suggests that a defi ciency in essential fatty acids contributes to premature ageing and poor vitamin C stores can result in lower protection from free radical damage and poor collagen synthesis, both of which are essential to a glowing complexion.
It therefore follows that optimum skin health comes from supporting the body both externally and internally with nutrients targeted for skin protection and regeneration.”
THE BEAUTY JOURNALIST Susannah Taylor
“I’m a firm believer in the saying, ‘beauty comes from within,’ not just in terms of emotional wellbeing, but also from the nutrients we ingest. Our skin is not only a visual refl ection of our lifestyle but also of how we feed it from within. It makes perfect sense, therefore, that optimum anti-ageing benefits come from a two-pronged skincare approach: nourishing and protecting skin from the inside as well as from the outside.
Older skin tends to be more deficient in essential anti-ageing nutrients but daily ‘skin-gestible’ supplements can help correct that. For skin showing the first signs of ageing, supplements packed with essential omega 3 fish oils as well as natural antioxidants are best. They boost radiance and nourish skin whilst protecting it against ageing free radical damage. For older skin with more pronounced lines, more advanced supplements containing collagen complexes and powerful antioxidants such as lycopene and beta carotene help to promote skin renewal, plump-up skin and defend against further ageing. Meanwhile, if it’s strong nails and healthy hair that you’re wishing for then supplements crammed with B complex vitamins, natural oils and protein-building sulphur are what you need to help restore glossy, lustrous hair and give strength to nails. The best approach is to take supplements like these in conjunction with applying anti-ageing creams, for me this provides the ultimate anti-ageing attack.”
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