Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps the body metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body so daily intake is necessary. Vitamin B7 cannot be synthesized by human cells, but it is produced by bacteria in the body, and it is present in numerous foods. Biotin therapy may help …

Bentonite clay is a natural clay with a fine, soft texture. It forms a paste when mixed with water. Some people use this paste for medical or cosmetic benefits, such as treating rashes and acne or as a hair mask. People have used bentonite clay to remove impurities on the skin, such as oils, and toxins from the body for …

Vitamin E is not a single vitamin, but rather a group of fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant effects. Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are electrons that have broken off from an atom. Free radicals have been linked to a wide range of health conditions, from cancer to premature aging. Vitamin E oil is derived from vitamin E and can be applied directly to the skin, or added …

We all know that beauty isn’t simply skin deep, but the idea couldn’t be more relevant thanks to a new breed of supplements designed to nourish your skin, hair and nails from the inside out. With a highly concentrated mix of B and D vitamins, and ingestible ingredients like bio-marine collagen, zinc and biotin to name but a few, these …

I’m a sucker for treatments and products that will make my visage the best it can be, whether it’s getting chemical peels, drinking goat’s milk kefir (yes, it’s as rank as it sounds), or bathing in seaweed (yup, my flat smelled like the salty ocean). So when my favourite brands and stores started promoting beauty supplements, I jumped at the …

Turmeric has been used as an antibacterial agent for generations. This gold-coloured spice has not only been used for medicine, but also as an important part of the Indian cuisine. It contains curcumin, which has strong healing qualities and gives the spice its vibrant colour. Turmeric has no side effects on our body. Curcumin’s antioxidants protect healthy cells and also …

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  ~ Confucius There are many definitions of beauty, but what this article will deal with is the beauty that comes from the optimum health of one’s skin. Indeed, skin health determines beauty. We all want the best complexion, free of wrinkles and blemishes, and I believe that is something that can be optimized …

Top 5 Nutrients That Switch on the Body’s Innate Capacity for Anti-Aging If you want to increase your odds of staying youthful, and reverse the factors that are causing your body to age, then I have some helpful advice. Now that we have nutraceutical technology, the potential for beauty is unlimited. Indeed, the ability to turn back our ‘biological clock’ …

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  ~ Confucius There are many definitions of beauty, but what this article will deal with is the beauty that comes from the optimum health of one’s skin. Indeed, skin health determines beauty. We all want the best complexion, free of wrinkles and blemishes, and I believe that is something that can be optimized …