Winter wellness: Hydration

Hyaluronic acid

As the magical winter season sets in, our skin and joints also face the brunt of the dropping temperatures. Enter The Winter Dehydration Dilemma: Indoor Heating vs. Skin Moisture: Snuggling up indoors sounds ideal, but did you know your cosy heater is actually zapping moisture from the air and your skin? Low Humidity Levels: Winter […]

Understanding the Battle: Antioxidants and ageing

Anitoxidents Skin

No-one wants to age prematurely. But what causes this phenomenon and how can we guard against it? Scientists widely agree that the main culprit for premature ageing is something called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). These are the sneaky molecules triggering oxidative stress, and excessive ROS production (often fuelled by lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol […]

How to take Collagen Effectively

how to take collagen effectively

How does Collagen Supplementation Work? Most supplements, for example vitamin C, work by increasing the amount of the substance available in the body. Once absorbed, the substance circulates throughout the body via the bloodstream. It can then enter cells through certain transporters, such as sodium-dependent vitamin C transporters (SVCTs), which are present in various tissues. […]

Collagen Supplements: The 8 Key Benefits

collagen benefits

Supplements containing collagen peptides, also known as hydrolyzed collagen, have been shown to provide numerous benefits for skin, joints, and overall health. Some of these benefits are: 1. Improved Skin Health  Collagen is the main structural protein in your body particularly the skin and is responsible for its strength and elasticity. Taking collagen peptide supplements […]

Everything you need to know about collagen and menopause

collagen menopause

Menopause is a natural part of being a woman and marks the end of the menstrual cycle. It can affect each one of us differently both physically and emotionally with up to thirty-five symptoms as being recognised as part of this transition. During this stage, ovaries stop releasing eggs and making the female hormones oestrogen […]