Skin is an organ which plays an important role in protecting your body from the outside world. It is constantly fighting off countless external agents and is highly successful in this task. Sometimes these external agents can be too strong, happen too often or last too long, causing injury to the skin.
External agents which can pose risk to the skin:
- Mechanical agents such as micro-traumatisms, friction and pressure
- Dangerous chemical products such as acid, caustic substances, irritants, fatty oils, allergens and certain metallic compounds
- Invasive microbes which attack the skin
- Exposure to extreme intensities of the following physical agents; heat and infrared, cold, ionizing radiation, sun, humidity
- Irritating cleansing agents
Exposure to these external agents negatively impact the appearance of your skin and can accelerate the skin aging process. In addition to avoiding damaging agents, exercise, a healthy diet, and working with a skincare professional can aid you in achieving your healthiest skin. There are also natural ingredients you can take to improve your skin; Red Orange Complex ™ and collagen.
Red Orange Complex ™: Natural Support to Maintain Healthy and Young Skin and Decrease Oxidative Stress
Red Orange Complex ™ is a standardized powder extract obtained from the juice of three pigmented (Moro, Tarocco, Sanguinello) varieties of Sicilian blood oranges. Although aging and photoaging are usually considered separate but related processes, it is assumed that around 80% of skin aging is caused by UV exposure. UV exposure affects the extracellular matrix (ECM) structure and organization causing untimely skin aging.
Red Orange Complex™ Health Canada approved claims include:
- Red Orange Complex ™ is an anti-oxidant which helps to reduce oxidative stress throughout the body
- Helps reduce skin erythema process induced by UV radiation
- Provides antioxidants for skin health
- Helps to maintain healthy skin and in reducing skin sensitivity to UV induced erythema
- Source of antioxidants/provides antioxidants that helps fight/protect cell against/reduce free radicals
- Red Orange Complex ™ provides cellular protection from harmful free radicals due to aging
- Red Orange Complex ™ provides cellular protection from oxidative damage
Collagen
Collagen peptides, which are easily digested, absorbed and distributed by the human body, are a popular choice for if you are looking to prevent and improve signs of skin aging. Possible skin benefits of consuming collagen include:
- Improved smoothness
- Better moisture retention
- Increased suppleness
- Prevention of deep wrinkle formation.
Collagen comes in many forms, bovine (cow), porcine (pig), foul (chicken) and marine (fish, including shellfish) are the most common sources of collagen. There have also been recent advancements in the creation of vegan collagen alternatives.
Research published in 2015 in the Open Nutraceuticals Journal states how numerous clinical trials have now been performed showing the efficacy and benefits of collagen peptides on skin properties, including hydration, elasticity and reduction of wrinkles. Researchers conclude that hydrolyzed collagen is a smart weapon in the everyday fight against the undesirable yet visible signs of aging. Along with collagens strong skin benefits, the consumption of collagen is also known to aid in bone health, wound healing, and have antibacterial abilities, all factors which contribute to the appearance of your skin. At SBI we offer both marine collagen (wild caught, deep water pacific ocean) and bovine collagen (grass fed, antibiotic free, hormone free).
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