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Benefits of Collagen for Women's Health
Collagen has plenty to offer anyone, especially those aging who want to support their mobility, appearance, and general joint comfort. The biggest question we want to answer in this blog is: What are the benefits for women in taking collagen? The collagen benefits for women are significant. Collagen supports skin, hair, nails, joints, and gut functions. Consuming enough protein, in general, is vital for healthy aging since the body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones. The body
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Jun 16th 2022
Squalane
Squalane was introduced for cosmetic use in the 1950s. The unsaturated form of squalene is produced in human sebum and the livers of sharks. Squalane has low toxicity and is not a significant human skin irritant or sensitizer. However, due to environmental concerns, other sources such as olive oil, rice, and sugar cane have been commercialized and, since 2014, have been supplying about 40% of the industry total. In manufacturing, Farnesene is produced from the fermentation of sugarcane sugars
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Jun 13th 2022
Vitamin C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid or ascorbate) is found in citrus and other fruits and vegetables and is sold as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue, the formation of collagen, and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. In addition, it is necessary for immune system function. It also serves as an antioxidant. Some evidence suggests that regular use of vitamin c supplements may reduce the duration of the common cold, but it does not
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Jun 10th 2022
Niacinamide
Niacinamide or nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement and medication. When in the form of a supplement, it prevents and treats pellagra (niacin deficiency). In addition, niacinamide has the benefit of not causing skin flushing. As a cream, it is used to treat acne. Niacinamide is the supplement name, but Nicotinamide (NAM) is the scientific name. Niacinamide is in the vitamin B family of medications, specifically the vitamin B3 complex. Foods that con
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Jun 10th 2022
Skincare Ingredients That Do Not Mix
Imagine this: You walk into your local cosmetics store and buy a new product, excited to add it to your routine based on the claims on the bottle. Then, you see someone on Instagram talking about how a particular product changed their skin for the better, and you order it. Some of these products may be good, but do they work into your current routine? Some ingredients in products don't play nicely together. Components that shouldn't be layered are challenging to keep stable in a formula, incr
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Jun 6th 2022