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How To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
Sunlight, in safe amounts of exposure, is actually good for your skin — it triggers the synthesis of vitamin D, which causes immune cells to travel to the outer layers of the skin to protect and help repair skin damage.
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Enzymes – The Molecules of Life
Enzymes are proteins with a wide range of biological effects and can be said to be the molecules of life. In fact, nothing in biology could occur without these vital biochemicals and, while most of us never give them a
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Your skin is your window to your inner health!
Skin is a sign of internal health, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle Skin health is more than skin deep and almost all dermatological issues from accelerated ageing to autoimmunity have their roots in the internal biochemistry of the body. On the other hand, a
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The Truth About Acids in Skincare
Chemical or fruit-derived acids in skincare are known to exfoliate or encourage skin cell turnover. They increase collagen and elastin production whilst brightening the skin, making acids an absolute must for hyper-pigmentation and post-summer skin damage! The Science The human skin consists
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Summer skincare hydration hacks
After a rather dismal winter, we have all welcomed the sunny days of late and the toll it takes on our skin. We can help to counter this is by keeping skin hydrated. Here are our top hydration hacks to add
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THE TRUTH ABOUT SUN PROTECTION
We have all been eagerly awaiting the summer sun which brings family BBQs, day trips out with the family, great British pub lunches and respite from an incredibly challenging year However, most of these gatherings are outdoors and we need to
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Sunscreens are an all year round affair!
Sunscreens are an all year round affair! When we think of the sun, we often picture summer holidays, BBQ’s, cocktails, the smell of sunscreen and trying to top up our tans. Summer is when we choose to wear sunscreen to protect
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The Best Retinol for your Skin
If you’re interested in the science of skincare, chances are, you’ve heard of retinoids. But what exactly are they, and why are they good for your skin? Let’s break down the myths the skincare industry has built up around retinoids,
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How To Choose an Effective Vitamin C Skincare Product
Vitamin C is one of the most important substances you can put into your body. In this post, we’re breaking down the importance of topical Vitamin C, what to look for in your skincare products, and why our Transdermal C
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How To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
Sunlight, in safe amounts of exposure, is actually good for your skin—it triggers the synthesis of vitamin D, which causes immune cells to travel to the outer layers of the skin to protect and help repair skin damage. However, unsafe
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Food for Thought
The digestive tract, a 30-foot marvel of mechanical and chemical bio-machinery, turns the 3 or 4 pounds of food that we eat every day, into us, plus eliminated waste. While most of us think of the stomach and the intestines
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Healthy Body, Healthy Skin
One of the best ways to stay healthy, slow down the aging process, and support the immune system is to enjoy a workout. Ironically and unfortunately these days getting to the gym may be easier said than done. Not to worry,
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Essential Fats
Despite its reputation, fat (the right kind of fat, anyway) is not a four-letter word. Fat is a critical, energy-dense nutrient required for optimal cell and biological function, as petrol is to a car. If protein forms the machinery, fat