Transform Your Skin With Bend Beauty’s Ingestible Skin Care
Hey besties! Today we’re talking about maintaining healthy skin and how important it is for our overall wellbeing. Remember, our skin protects us from external factors and properly caring for it helps us look and feel our best - so including ingestibles to create a healthy “skin climate” can significantly improve our skin health. Let’s talk about two amazing products, their benefits and how they work together to provide the best results for your skin!
Let’s start with a quick before & after!
(Before and after taken after 3 months of using Renew + Protect and Marine Collagen + Co-Factors)
“What’s in Renew + Protect and how does it improve skin health?”
Renew + Protect combines powerful ingredients to combat inflammation, enhance hydration, reduce redness and protect against UV damage (in clinical trials it showed to increase resistance to UV-induced sunburns by 84%). When we reduce instances of chronic inflammation, we also reduce the severity of acne, eczema and rosacea. When we improve skin hydration, we reduce redness, roughness and flaking. Finally, when we boost resistance to UV-induced damage, we reduce the risk of premature aging, sunburns and skin cancer. Are you starting to see how a combination of topicals and ingestibles can better benefit your skin? Great, now let’s talk about the ingredients!
Fish Oil (Omega-3s EPA And DHA): Omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are widely known to have anti-inflammatory properties - they help to reduce skin inflammation, promote hydration, and support the skin barrier. Most fish oils have a 3:2 ratio of EPA to DHA - but Renew + Protect utilizes a potent 3:1 ratio of EPA to DHA which allows it to better reduce inflammation, redness and improve skin hydration.
Borage Oil (GLA): Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in borage oil helps moisturize the skin and reduce inflammation. It is beneficial for conditions like rosacea, eczema and dry skin because when combined with the EPA in this formula it helps strengthen the skin barrier (to keep hydration in and irritants out), reduce skin inflammation and reduce the itch scratch cycle.
Lutein And Zeaxanthin: These carotenoids play an important role in protecting the skin against free radicals formed by external and internal stressors. You’ll find them in this formula because they can’t be made by the body but they greatly increase the skin’s defense against free radicals generated by UV exposure and help to maintain skin hydration, elasticity and firmness.
Vitamin D: This vitamin is essential for skin cell growth, repair, and metabolism. It helps keep the skin healthy by promoting cell turnover and reducing the risk of infections. Let’s face it, we’re Canadians and there’s times of the year where we’re getting very little sun - because vitamin D has such a crucial role in so many processes that impact the skin, it’s added to this formula to ensure you’re getting the best benefits year-round.
“What’s in Marine Collagen + Co-Factors and how does it improve skin health?”
Marine Collagen + Co-Factors provide the necessary building blocks for collagen production. It improves skin hydration, minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and increases skin elasticity and firmness. The combination of collagen, L-lysine, vitamin C, and silicon ensures that the skin remains strong and healthy. There’s been a lot of discourse on the internet about collagen and it’s efficacy but recent research shows that levels of hydroxyproline (a peptide unique to collagen) increase after collagen supplementation and that collagen peptides accumulate in the tissues which triggers greater fibroblast activity (helping to hydrate, firm and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles). Anyways, let’s talk about ingredients again!
Hydrolyzed Collagen (Fish Skin): Collagen is the most abundant protein in the skin, providing structure and elasticity. Smaller peptides are formed from hydrolyzed collagen, which facilitates quicker absorption by the body. It supports skin elasticity, hydration and reduces wrinkles. Marine collagen is the most effective due to it’s bioavailability and how it’s digested (don’t worry, there’s no fishy taste).
L-Lysine: An essential amino acid that plays a key role in collagen production. It aids in preserving the strength and structure of the skin. L-lysine works with collagen and vitamin C to improve strength and flexibility in the connective tissues so you’re getting younger looking skin and younger feeling joints!
Vitamin C (Acerola Cherries): Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports collagen synthesis. It improves skin brightness and shields the skin from oxidative stress. It’s added into the formula to support the collagen and L-lysine in doing what they do best.
Silicon (Bamboo): For connective tissue to develop, silicon is necessary. It supports collagen synthesis and strengthens the skin, hair, and nails. Like collagen, silicon production slows down as we age - it’s added into this formula to strengthen the skin, hair and nails, brighten the complexion and help oxygenate the skin.
“What are the benefits of taking these two products together?”
Taking Renew + Protect and Marine Collagen + Co-Factors together offers a comprehensive approach to skin health. Renew + Protect is foundational, - it reduces inflammation, boosts hydration and increases the skin’s resistance to UV-induced damage and environmental aggressors. Marine Collagen + Co-Factors is structural - we’ve taken care of the foundation and now we’re looking to support skin, hair and nail growth. These products are the duo of ingestible skin care, so let’s talk about some of their combined benefits!
Improved skin elasticity and firmness: Omega-3s and GLA work synergistically to enhance hydration while collagen and it’s co-factors promote the skin’s structural integrity. So plumper, bouncier skin when the products are taken together!
Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: The combination of collagen, vitamin C and antioxidants helps maintain youthful-looking skin. You can tell when someone’s had a rough night just by their face - these products help your skin to hide those rough night just a li’l better.
Enhanced hydration and skin barrier function: Omega-3s, GLA and collagen work together to keep the skin hydrated and resilient. A stronger skin barrier helps to keep hydration in and aggressors out - this is why it’s important to support your skin barrier from the inside out.
Protection against environmental damage and premature aging: Antioxidants like vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin protect the skin from UV damage and oxidative stress. This combination is great for increasing the skin’s resistance to UV-induced damage and sunburns (yes, you still have to wear sunscreen) so this is great for all the fair-skinned girlies!
The Takeaway
Renew + Protect and Marine Collagen + Co-Factors are excellent choices for anyone looking to improve their skin health. Individually, they have significant benefits - but when taken together, they provide a comprehensive approach to improving your skin’s health. These products enhance skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve hydration, and protect against environmental damage. Let’s answer some of the most common questions I hear about these products in the treatment room!
“What are the benefits of taking Renew + Protect for my skin?”: Renew + Protect helps reduce inflammation, enhance skin hydration, support the skin barrier and protect against UV damage, resulting in improved skin texture and reduced risk of premature aging.
“How does Marine Collagen + Co-Factors improve skin health?“: Marine Collagen + Co-Factors supports collagen production, enhances skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and improves hydration, leading to a firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
“3. Can I take Renew + Protect and Marine Collagen + Co-Factors together?”": Yes, taking them together provides synergistic benefits, enhancing overall skin health by improving elasticity, hydration and protection against environmental damage.
“How long does it take to see results from these supplements?“: You may notice improvements in skin hydration and texture within a few weeks, while more significant changes in elasticity and wrinkle reduction may take up to 3 months.
“Are there any side effects from taking these supplements?“: Both products are safe, but some people may experience mild digestive discomfort.
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