I think it's really important to recognise the importance nutrition has on the health of our skin. Under-nourished skin can result in a range of skin conditions where as well-nourished skin is glowy and ages more slowly. The problem is that however good our intentions are to eat a nutrient-packed balanced diet it's far from easy to achieve. Also, fruit and veg is becoming less nutrient-dense which makes the task even harder. Supplements can be a controversial subject but I'm a convert and think they can really make a difference to our skin and our general health too. More and more trials are proving their efficacy and I suspect before not too long they'll to be viewed as equally important as traditonal lotions and potions in how we take care of our skin. I've been looking into what's available and over the coming weeks I'm going to be writing about of the supplements that stand out from the crowd.
First up is the Advanced Nutrition Programme (ANP) range which is part of the highly regarded International Institute for Anti-Ageing group of companies. They have lots of different supplements to choose from and you can mix and match them so you can address your own personal concerns.
One of the most interesting and important supplements in the range is Skin Accumax for recurrent spots and acne. A friend has been using them for a few months and her skin has now started to clear up quite remarkably. Admittedly, I'm not an expert when it comes to acne but Skin Accumax sound like they could be a side-effect free alternative to Accutane. The reviews from people that have tried them are very encouraging. The honest and trustworthy Sascha from Beauty Geek UK has written about her first hand experience with them HERE and HERE.
I've been taking the Skin Complete range which is made up of Skin Vit A+ (which also contains Vitamin D) and Skin Antioxident. I'm taking these with the purpose of slowing down the rate at which my skin ages. Astoundingly, 90% of women are deficient in Vitamin A and 80% are deficient in Vitamin D so it's great to make up that dietary shortfall. Vitamin A is essential for repair and maintenance. It can even help reduce lines and wrinkles and prevent dry skin. Skin Antioxidents contain 7 phytonutrients which will help neutralise free radical damage to cells caused by UV rays. This in turn has an impact on the rate at which skin ages.
Advanced Nutrition Programme have other food supplements have you find out about HERE. You can contact ANP to get advice on which supplements are right for you via the details HERE. You can also get recommendations from ANP stockists and you can find your nearest one HERE.
Please note that Vitamin A supplements shouldn't be taken by those who are pregnant or breastfeeding unless directed by a doctor. Also, if you're on any medication or have any medical concerns it's always best to check with your doctor before taking any supplements.
The Skin Complete pack containing 60 Skin Antioxident supplements and 60 Skin Vit A+ supplements is £45 and available HERE.
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