BE BEAUTIFUL from Within

Gorgeous! What does it take for her skin to be that gorgeous, you wonder. Your skin is a reflection of your inner being. Equally important as choosing the right jar of cream to treat your skin condition, what you feed yourself on a daily basis plays a vital role in your skin health. Consuming the right nutrients will not only enhance your natural beauty but also gives the skin a more radiant, healthy and youthful glow. Discover the 5 essential nutrients to enhance your natural beauty.

SOY PROTEIN
Build Healthy Skin
Sufficient intake of protein is important to:

  • Provide essential amino acids (which are not made in your body) to optimise skin’s function.
  • Repair and generate new skin cells and tissues.
  • Produce healthy hormones and vital enzymes for skin.
  • Support production of amino acid glutathione that help to shield skin cells against sun damage.1
  • Stimulate production of hyaluronic acid to bind and retain water in skin cells, ensuring optimal hydration and moisture in skin.2
  • Inhibit degradation process of collagen and elastin for reduction of wrinkles, discolouration and improve overall skin appearance.3
  • Improve skin texture and lighten skin pigmentation3 for radiant, glowing skin.

POLYPHENOLS
Internal UV Shield
Polyphenols shield your skin from harmful UV rays and free radicals attack4. It:

  • Halts breakdown of collagen and elastin, boosting collagen production.5
  • Reduces inflammation.6
  • Smoothens fine lines and wrinkles.6
  • Reduces formation of pigmentation.
  • Promotes firmer and younger looking skin.6

B VITAMINS
Bye-Bye Stress, Hello Beautiful!
B Vitamins is known as an “anti-stress” vitamin. But do you know they are essential for skin, hair and nail health too? It:

  • Speeds up wound healing.7
  • Reduce spread of acne and facial blemishes.8
  • Protect skin from UV damage, reduce risk of developing skin cancer.9
  • Support red blood cell formation10, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the scalp and hair follicles, aiding hair growth.
  • Improve hair flexibility, strength and shine, thus reducing hair graying and hair loss.
  • Build and repair nail tissue, strengthening them so they do not break or chip easily.

VITAMIN C
Antioxidant Protection
Regular intake of vitamin C helps to:

  • Defend against free radicals.11
  • Protect collagen from oxidative damage.
  • Promote collagen synthesis and skin regeneration.11,12
  • Reduce appearance of wrinkles, soothe dry and rough skin.13
  • Act as a depigmenting and anti-inflammatory agent.14
  • Aid in wound healing.11
  • Protect against UV rays.14
  • Promote iron absorption, necessary to keep our hair strong and healthy.
  • Maintain integrity of nails.

COLLAGEN
Support Firmer Skin
Delay signs of ageing and start taking collagen now to:

  • Restore natural deterioration of collagen15, thus experience better skin elasticity16.
  • Enjoy supple, firmer skin.16
  • Improve skin moisture15, reduce facial dryness and flakiness.
  • Minimize appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.17
  • Reduce scar visibility.17
  • Help bust firming and lifting.
  • Support in producing keratin for stronger hair.
  • Reduce brittle nails by as much as 43% with daily consumption.


References:
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