PRODUCED BY
STORY
“GIVE YOUR BODY
EVERYTHING IT NEEDS
TO GLOW FROM WITHIN”Seven super ingredients to keep you going
and get your skin glowing from the inside out
T
hey say you are what you eat,
but perhaps it would be more
accurate to say you feel what
you eat – and you show it,
too. In fact, a diet lacking in certain
important nutrients can not only stop
your body from functioning as well as it
should, but it ends up written all over
your face. Luckily, achieving luminous,
youthful-looking skin (with the energy
to match) is doable – it’s a matter of
making sure you’re giving your body
everything it needs to glow from within.Many nutrients that are beneficial
to us aren’t actually produced by our
bodies – these are called essential
vitamins and minerals, and consuming
them is the only way to get enough.
Other nutrients, like collagen, are
produced by the body but occasionally
need a top-up, especially as we start
to age. A healthy, balanced diet should
provide adequate nutrient intake,
but if you’re not getting enough of
the good stuff , it’s time to find your
essential ingredients.from within
BEAUT Y
Skin essentials
Royal jelly The substance used in the hive
to nourish queen bees, royal jelly has been
found to contain up to eight B vitamins,
which help our bodies use fuel for energy
and assist cells to make new DNA. Since
our bodies can’t store most B vitamins, it’s
important to supplement with diet.
Collagen We all know collagen is the secret
to plump skin, but as we get older our bodies
produce less of it. Consuming collagen
boosts its production, translating to fi rmer
skin, and as a protein it’s also a key player in
maintaining cartilage, so it’s helping to keep
your joints healthy, too.
Grapeseed Grapeseed Extract is rich in
antioxidants and has been shown to even out
skin tone and reduce hyper-pigmentation
when ingested. It also teams up with
vitamins E and C to help them preserve your
skin’s moisture, softness and elasticity.Biotin Also known as B7, biotin not only
helps your body convert food into much-
needed energy, but it also contributes to
keeping your nails, skin and hair strong. You
can fi nd it in egg yolks, meat, yeast, salmon,
dairy, nuts and seeds, and some vegetables.
Zinc A fundamental ingredient in skincare,
zinc aids in protein production and overall
skin health – and your body doesn’t produce
it, so you need to get it from foods like meat,
shellfi sh, legumes, seeds, wholegrains and
more. Bonus: zinc is also crucial for keeping
your sense of taste and smell well honed.
Evening primrose oil This plant oil is
said to calm irritated skin. Consumed as a
supplement, it maintains skin hydration
and contains gamma- linolenic acid, an
omega-6 fatty acid that the body converts
to substances that fi ght infl ammation. In a
word? Soothing.
Vitamin C The hero of your body’s immune
defence system, vitamin C is found in many
fruits and vegetables – especially citrus.
It’s an antioxidant, making it benefi cial
for fi ghting the signs of ageing, and also
responsible for synthesis of collagen –
making it a top skincare ingredient.Promotion