To keep our skin healthy, we need to consume oily fish, lots of brightly coloured vegetables and quantities of green tea every day. But is this feasible for modern, busy people?
Nutricosmetics are foods, beverages or supplements that work from the inside out to make you more beautiful. The skin is the body’s outside layer, its barrier against the outside world. So taking care of the skin is important, not just in order to look good but also to stay healthy.
Our skin’s appearance is determined by various factors, including natural aging, diet, stress, genetics, hormones and UV radiation. The effects of the sun can lead to premature aging. At DSM Nutritional Products we are always looking for new ways of protecting the skin.
Beauty from Within by DSM is our response, designed to help our customers stay one step ahead of the new market trend for nutricosmetics. Our product range includes essential beneficial nutrients which work either individually or in combination to protect, repair or hydrate the skin from within.
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Beta-carotene: Also known as provitamin A, Beta-carotene neutralizes harmful UV radiation before it can penetrate to the deeper layers of skin. It is part of a family of carotenoids, which are natural pigments commonly found in brightly coloured vegetables and fruit. Alone or mixed with other carotenoids, Beta-carotene provides protection comparable to that provided by a sun-tan lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 2-4.
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Vitamins C and E: These vitamins help to protect the skin and keep it healthy, as they neutralize the very aggressive oxygen molecules which are triggered by UV radiation. Vitamin C also plays an essential role in skin firmness, as it is involved in the synthesis of collagen.
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): As natural, vitamin-like compound found in most cells throughout the human body, CoQ10 helps to protect the cells from free radical damage as it is likewise an antioxidant.
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs): Present in vegetable oils and oily types of fish, PUFAs are also closely involved in skin hydration. Dehydration of the skin is another important factor in skin ageing.
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Green tea: Known for centuries for its beneficial properties, green tea contains high concentrations of epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. It has many health-promoting properties, including benefits for the skin. Like vitamins C and E, it is a radical catcher. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory and contributes to skin recovery.
Contact the DSM team today to learn more about how Beauty from Within by DSM can help you to develop supplements, foods and beverages which work just beautifully for your customers.
