Article Snapshot:
- The market is abuzz with beauty cosmetics. However, these only treat the symptoms at the surface without addressing their root cause.
- But it’s way more effective, long-lasting and cheaper to fix beauty-related issues from the inside out by addressing the root cause such as dry, wrinkled, loose skin, pimples, etc.
- Today we look at natural beauty supplements available in Kenya that enhance beauty from the inside out.
The Kenyan cosmetics market is booming because most women are dying to have a beautiful, smooth skin. But at what cost?
But wait – what causes a dry, wrinkled skin? Or a skin with hormonal acne?
These are symptoms that show up as a result of something deeper than your skin – such as low levels of collagen, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, hormonal imbalance and so on.
A holistic approach to natural beauty would be more effective by treating the external skin with nutrients and healthy natural ingredients that nourish and heal.
How about going for a natural, smooth supple skin by fixing the problem from the inside? The results will be better and long-lasting.
The following are the best beauty supplements available right here in Kenya and help fix beauty from the inside out.
1: HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
Collagen is the matrix that forms the connective tissue in most of our organs, including skin.
Our body’s production of collagen starts declining from the mid-20s, and as we grow older, this is evident by the signs of aging are on our skin.
Taking collagen supplements can improve skin elasticity and reduce visible wrinkles. When collagen levels are high, the skin is soft, plump, smooth, and firm. Collagen helps the skin cells renew and repair themselves. Collagen also helps keep the skin moist.
You can choose either collagen powder that you mix with your favorite drink, or pills (capsules). The powder offers a higher amount of collagen more quickly, whereas the capsules are more convenient.
Ultra-Collagen Plus Vitamin C
This one contains collagen types I & III from grass-fed bovines.
It also has vitamin C which is critical to making collagen in the body. Vitamin C also protects the skin against damage from UV rays, evens out skin tone and enhances skin radiance.
Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder
This offers collagen types I & III from grass-fed bovines. This is a powder that you mix with your favorite drink. One scoop contains 10g of collagen – highly recommended especially if you’re just starting out!
Hydrolyzed Multi-Collagen Capsules
This one takes it a notch higher by offering more types of collagen and 8g of collagen per day:
- Collagen I & 3 from pasture-fed bovines
- Type I from fish
- Type II from chicken
- Type I, V and X from eggshell membrane collagen
2: HYALURONIC ACID
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that occurs naturally in the skin, binds to water to plump up your skin and give it that dewy, glowy effect. It keeps the skin hydrated and soft and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It’s a perfect addition to collagen for a softer, smoother, plump skin.
3: LIPOSOMAL VITAMIN C
Vitamin C not only helps repair free radical damage, but it brightens the skin and helps fade dark spots.
It stimulates collagen production, improving the skin’s texture and quality (see above for collagen benefits).
It also inhibits the formation of melanin – leading to skin lightening.
Vitamin C can help fade pigmentation and help fade dark spots and lead to a more even-toned complexion.
It also helps smooth the skin’s surface to reduce dullness. This gives skin a youthful glow.
Vitamin C also helps plump and hydrate the under-eye area to minimize those under-eye circles.
Liposomal vitamin C is formulated for enhanced absorption and bioavailability.
4: L-GLUTATHIONE
L-Glutathione is the reduced form of glutathione with enhanced bioavailability.
Glutathione is one of the world’s lesser-known anti-aging secrets. It’s is an antioxidant that protects your skin from free radicals that damage your skin. It protects skin cells against UV rays and plays a critical role in repairing wound tissue.
Glutathione protects the skin against oxidative damage and detoxifies the skin and body, helping to reverse acne and wrinkles.
It can also cause skin lightening by converting melanin to a lighter color and deactivating the enzyme tyrosinase, which helps produce the pigment.
Tip:
Researchers have discovered that vitamin C may help increase glutathione levels. They also found that vitamin C helps reprocess glutathione by converting oxidized glutathione back to its active form.
Take L-Glutathione with Liposomal Vitamin C for maximum benefits.
5: DIM SUPPLEMENT
Many women suffer from acne caused by hormonal imbalance or estrogen dominance. This means that the root cause of the acne is not just in the skin.
Even though most women try to treat this acne using cosmetics, treating hormonal acne this way only creates a vicious cycle. You cannot completely eliminate it unless you address its root cause – estrogen dominance.
This is where DIM supplement comes in. DIM helps balance hormones, especially estrogen and testosterone.
When androgens (such as testosterone) bind to hormone receptors, it causes changes in the skin that can lead to acne. This includes things like increased oil (sebum) production in the face, which clogs the pores and leads to acne.
DIM blocks excess testosterone and binds to androgen receptors. When androgens can’t bind to receptors, there’s less production of oil (sebum), which clogs pores causing acne.
DIM also has more benefits like treating PMS, PCOS, menopause symptoms, mood and mind, etc.
WHICH BEAUTY SUPPLEMENTS ARE YOU USING?
As you can see there are a lot of options to create long-lasting beauty solutions by fixing the problem from the source.
All these beauty supplements are available right here in Kenya.
Which ones are you using?