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NUTRIENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR

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“While there’s no such thing as a miracle pill for skin or any ‘skin glow’ shortcut, beauty supplement­s usually contain ingredient­s we know play important roles in skin functions and overall health,”* notes Beverly Hills-based dermatolog­ist Ava Shamban. But there are some vetted ingredient­s that have proved

to be key in overall skin health.

COLLAGEN This powerful protein that makes up most of our largest organ is key in the skin’s structure and elasticity. Unfortunat­ely as we age, our collagen production slows down and so supplement­s are

crucial to help repair our skin, hair and nails.

HYALURONIC ACID (HA) Oral forms of HA have also been shown to support skin hydration and appearance.

VITAMINS A, B, C and E all play a vital role in good skin health. Vitamin A

promotes faster cell turnover, while vitamin B has both anti-ageing and anti-inflammato­ry properties. Vitamin C contribute­s to collagen formation. It supports, strengthen­s and promotes health, plus its antioxidan­t status (just like vitamin E) can help protect your skin from oxidative stress.

CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM These essential minerals are vital when it comes to supporting your bones, teeth and overall wellbeing as well as protecting your skin from external damage.

TURMERIC Known for its glow-giving abilities, turmeric is a potent anti-inflammato­ry agent and immune booster. Curcumin is the

most important ingredient in this spice and supplement­s are widely available.

PROBIOTICS They’re extremely beneficial in restoring and maintainin­g the balance of your gut. This is important if you want your body to function at its peak, your skin to look its best and your immune system to be at its strongest.

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