Supercharged Supplements
If your clients are craving a dose of superfoods in their supplements, these offerings from the pro brands could be the answer
Borage oil
Mesocaps Antiox from Mesoestetic contains immune system-regulating borage oil. Packed with fatty acids and antioxidants to support skin barrier function, the capsules also contain magnesium, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin B group complex and selenium. Mesoestetic recommends them for smokers, people under high stress and those who live in areas of high pollution, to protect skin health.
Trade: £18.45 for 30 capsules 01625 529540 (Wellness Trading) mesoestetic.co.uk
Spirulina
Proto-col Green Magic blends 16 nutritious superfoods into one serving. Available as a powder or in capsules, it contains super-green spirulina, often named one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. It’s a microscopic algae that plays a role in supporting the metabolic structure of the skin with its complete amino acid complex. Proto-col says Green Magic contains 100% of the body’s daily amino acid needs in four heaped teaspoons, thanks to spirulina.
Trade: from £5.37 for 30g 0333 000 7788 proto-col.com
Flaxseed oil
Obtained from the ripened seeds of the flax plant, flaxseed oil is touted as able to improve skin smoothness and hydration, as well as red and itchy inflammatory skin conditions. It’s in nutraceutical drink Skinade, an anti-ageing collagen drink that delivers micro-nutrients into the skin. Vitamins B and C, hydrolysed marine collagen and amino acid l-lysine are also found in the daily drink.
Trade: £99 for a 30-day supply 0845 130 0205 skinade.com
Green tea extract
Collagen drink supplement Totally Derma contains 160mg of green tea extract, billed as stimulating the skin’s microcirculation. It’s also said to inhibit collagenase; a natural enzyme that breaks down collagen production. There’s also a combination of bio-absorbable collagen amino acid peptides that are distributed by the bloodstream into the deeper levels of the dermis.
Trade: from £63 020 3868 6242 (Harpar Grace) totallyderma.com
Curcumin
With seven phytonutrients including antiinflammatory turmeric, ANP Skin Antioxidant capsules are focused on protecting the skin from UV rays and pollution. The ingredients work together to enhance the skin’s protection. Bilberry extract, lycopene and lutein are also included in the capsules.
Trade: £15 for 60 capsules 020 8450 2020 (IIAA) iiaa.eu