Think beauty is only skin deep? Think
again. The latest get-gorgeous treatments tackle concerns from within
There’s a new buzzword in beauty:
nutricosmetics. It’s all about going deep to build a radiant glow. We’re
talking edible beauty buys that support your skin’s appearance form within.
White we’ve always know that it’s important
to eat well for the sake of our looks, nutricosmetics are taking this to the
next level with special ingredients that target a whole range of concerns
ranging from signs of ageing to acne. And it’s as easy as downing a gel,
popping a pill or even munching on sweet little gummi bear. Check out what’s on
the new beauty menu…
The high-tech supplement
AS10 (1), $187.9 for one month’s
supplyas10.co
Developed as a nutritional supplement for
astronauts to protect them from the effects of radiation, AS10 could also have
skin-boosting benefits for those who keep their feet on the ground. The sweet
drink is packed with 10 key ingredients, including the super fruits Cupuacu,
acai and acerola, which contain powerful antioxidants and vitamins that work
together to help skin heal. A four-month trial found having two shots of AS10 a
day helped reduce UV spots by around 30 per cent and wrinkles by up to 17 per
cent. Pretty impressive!
The fast-acting wrinkle buster
Thalgo Collagen Booster (2), $46 for 10
days’ supply, thesalonlook.com
Put collagen breakdown on ice with a 10-day
course of this currant-flavored elixir, which works to improve your skin’s
radiance and tone, leaving you with a more youthful complexion, fast. Each vial
contains a blend of active ingredients, including selenium, vitamins C, E and
B8, and peptan (which is a proven wrinkle-buster), to nourish, stimulate and
protect your skin while erasing erasing fine lines and wrinkles from the inside
out.
The good-for-you sweet
Skin Balance Gummi Bear Booster (3), $25,
borba.com
Almost too cute to eat, these fat-free
chews are a fun way to add a vitamin boost to your diet while regenerating your
skin. They boast vitamins A, C, E and B12 and a blend of antioxidants and
minerals to fight off nasty free radical damage.
The powerful youth booster
Dr. Brandt Goji-Maxi3 Water Booster (4),
$47, lookfantastic.com
This super-powerful detoxifying liquid uses
antioxidants, vitamins and purifying goji and macqui berries to tackle signs of
ageing. A daily dose fights free radicals and clarifies skin to help deliver a
more youthful glow.
The on-the-go gel
Help: revitalize my skin (5), $15.6 for one
week’s supply, woorkswithwater.com
Each sachet of this apple-flavored gel is
loaded with beauty-boosters including coenzyme Q10 and skin-nourishing aloe
vera for a glowing complexion. It’s free from artificial colors and flavors and
has no added sugar – great for a post-gym sweet hit.
The two-in-one oil
Fushi Virgin Organic Coconut Oil (6), $8,
fushi.co.uk
Use internally and externally to moisturise
and condition hair and skin, soothe a flaky scalp, increase immunity and
improve digestion and metabolism. Either massage the oil directly onto your
skin and hair or use two to three tablespoons in your meals each day. Yum!
Super
skin solutions!
The Chilean superfood
Cosmetofruit Luxirious Hair & Nail (7),
$58 for one month’s supply, nutricentre.com
Taken daily, a teaspoon of this blend of
Chilean berries, B-complex vitamins and calcium will give you glossy tresses
and longer, stronger nails – and it’ll help detoxify your body. The tangy
flavor is thanks to the high antioxidant levels of maqui and wild blackberries
– up to 40 per cent higher than normal berries, due to the unique Chilean
climatic conditions.
The vitamin drink
David Kirsch Super Juice Raspberry Flavor
(8), $58, spacenk.com
Strengthen your hair and nails with this
refreshing sugar-free drink. You’ll need to mix the poder with a bottle of
water, but it’s ideal for those of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, including
bone-boosting calcium and skin, hair and nail-fortifying biotin. We’ll drink to
that!
The skin-nourishing snack
Balance Peanut Butter Nimble bar (9), $3,
powerbody.co.uk
Next time you need a boost, pick up one of
these bars. Developed for women, they contain carbs, protein and fat to feed
your body, and free radical-zapping lutein and beta-carotene to nourish skin.
And they taste amazing for just 120 calories!
Think
beauty is only skin deep?
Hot tip
Food rich in omega-3 is great for skin.
Nosh on salmon, sardines and walnuts
Hot
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