When it comes to our skin, many of us splurge on make-up and skincare products—but we're finding out now more than ever that what we ingest is just as, if not more, important. Going back to the philosophy that "we are what we eat", our skin is a direct reflection of our gut health, which is affected by our daily intake of toxins such as caffeine, processed food and additives. To help you get that natural glow, we’ve rounded up the best beauty supplements to add to your daily routine:
1/7 All-rounder: GLOW by The Beauty Chef
“Beauty begins in the belly'', says Carla Oates, founder of Australian skincare company The Beauty Chef. Packed with antioxidant rich-ingredients such as Dunaliella salina, maqui berry, queen garnet plum as well as skin-loving vitamin C and zinc, this delicious berry-flavoured powder supports skin health and digestive balance. It tastes best when mixed with your favourite smoothie, yogurt or dessert.
Available at lanecrawford.com
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2/7 For gut health: RMS Beauty Within Probiotic + Prebiotic
It’s no secret that celebrity make-up artist and founder of RMS Beauty, Rose-Marie Swift, has a unique eye for natural beauty. These pills work to restore your “good” and “bad” bacteria balance, which helps to improve gut health and subsequently your skin complexion.
Available at rmsbeauty.com
3/7 For sensitive skin: Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Food
Developed by skincare expert Dr. Barbara Sturm, Repair Food is the beauty industry’s edible solution to skin irritation.
Powered by Purslane, an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and nutritive ingredient that helps calm the skin, Repair Food also hydrates the body at a cellular level with hyaluronic acid to make skin smooth and supple.
Available at lanecrawford.com.hk
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4/7 For detox: Perricone MD Super Greens Supplement Powder
Unlike most super green supplements that have a grassy taste, this powder has a pleasant green tea flavour with a hint of apple. One serving of the Super Greens include as much vitamin C as four and half tangerines, as much vitamin A as two cups of lettuce, as much vitamin B6 as 4 bananas…you get the idea.
With all your daily nutrients packed in on-the-go single serving packets, getting your skin, body and energy in check has never been easier.
Available at lanecrawford.com
5/7 For pH balance: WelleCo Super Elixir
Founded by supermodel Elle Macpherson and nutritionist Dr. Simone Laubscher, Super Elixir is a green multi-vitamin powder blend loaded with 45 alkalising ingredients such as kelp, aloe vera, papaya, and dandelion.
With four key probiotics to support digestion and restore pH balance in the gut, this formula is an all-in-one daily superfood powder that helps to activate the immune system, boost energy and improve the appearance of the skin, hair and nails.
Available at lanecrawford.com.hk
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6/7 For a vitamin boost: 8Greens Essential Greens Booster
Loved by celebrities like Gwynneth Paltrow, this nutrient-dense supplement works wonders as a pick-me-up in the morning.
Each tablet has as much vitamin C as six oranges, as much vitamin B5 as 15 cups of broccoli and as much B12 as seven cups of milk—basically all the superfoods you need for a daily green boost.
Available at nordstrom.com
7/7 For collagen production: THE NUE CO. Skin Food + Prebiotic
Infused with a blend of vitamin C, zinc and beta-carotene to rev up collagen production and prebiotics derived from organic inulin that stabilise blood sugar levels and feed beneficial bacteria, this skin-brightening formula repairs your skin and digestive system from the inside.
For the best taste, blend it with your choice of milk or smoothies daily as part of your daily beauty routine.
Available at mrporter.com
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