Acide hyaluronique : Un ingrédient clé pour un vieillissement en douceur

Dans la norme quotidienne actuelle, il est malheureusement bien trop facile de se laisser prendre dans le cycle de la mobilité permanente. Tout comme nos cafés du matin, nous cherchons souvent en dehors de chez nous le remède de beauté idéal. Nous ressentons le besoin de prendre des rendez-vous (que nous nous empressons souvent d'aller et de venir) afin d'obtenir cette dose de beauté temporaire dont nous avons tous besoin de temps en temps. Mais si je vous disais que certains des meilleurs soins de beauté à long terme se trouvent à l'intérieur de votre propre maison ? Essayez ces 10 conseils et astuces de beauté à domicile pour vraiment faire ressortir le VOUS en bea(you)tiful : 1. Prenez du temps pour vous et votre café Qu'il s'agisse de se lever un peu plus tôt ou de sauter le défilement matinal dans les médias sociaux, les matins précipités sont stressants et drainent non seulement vos émotions, mais aussi votre beauté en général. 2. Méditez Je suis sûr que nous en avons tous entendu parler et que nous connaissons les excuses typiques des personnes qui dissuadent de le faire. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'être spirituel, ni professionnel, ni de consacrer trop de temps à sa journée pour le faire. Il suffit de se donner du temps pour respirer. La respiration augmente le flux d'oxygène dans votre corps, qui à son tour rajeunit votre peau, ralentissant le processus de vieillissement. 3. Commencez votre journée avec de l'eau chaude au citron La vie nous a donné des citrons, alors pourquoi ne pas utiliser toutes leurs vitamines ? Cette combinaison aide à reconstituer et à équilibrer les cellules de notre peau, la laissant plus ferme et plus tendue. C'est essentiellement la meilleure façon d'obtenir une peau repulpée et rajeunie et un éclat de santé ! 4. Investissez dans une taie d'oreiller en soie Oui, vous le méritez ! Combiné à une tasse de Serenity d'Organika, non seulement votre corps vous remerciera pour cette expérience de sommeil 5 étoiles, mais vous trouverez aussi que vos cheveux sont moins crépus et votre peau plus lisse. Grâce à sa texture lisse, la soie n'absorbe pas l'humidité de votre peau, la laissant plus hydratée (& rendant votre sérum du soir plus efficace). 5. Ne sous-estimez pas le pouvoir de la camomille Non seulement il permet de passer un agréable moment de calme avant de se coucher, mais il fonctionne aussi comme un grand dégonfleur ! Placez quelques sachets de thé humides au réfrigérateur pendant la nuit et appliquez-les sur vos yeux le matin pour apaiser les bouffissures. 6. Pratiquez la posture Saviez-vous que la façon dont vous vous tenez peut en fait vous faire paraître plus belle ? Une bonne posture aide à garder nos articulations alignées, ce qui réduit les douleurs et la fatigue, et allonge également notre apparence. Bien que ce soit plus facile à dire qu'à faire, il existe de nombreuses séances d'entraînement rapide et facile à suivre chez soi, en ligne ! 7. Massages du cuir chevelu Nous avons beaucoup travaillé en une journée, le moins que nous puissions faire est de leur montrer un peu d'amour en retour. Cela peut se faire en étant coincé dans les embouteillages ou en attendant votre bière du matin. Un petit peu ira loin et je vous promets que vos cheveux vous remercieront en centimètres pour l'augmentation de la circulation et du flux sanguin que vous leur donnez. 8. Souriez ! Traitez-moi de ringard, mais votre sourire sera toujours votre plus bel atout. Je ne suis pas ici pour vous dire de prendre le train en marche et de vous procurer un de ces outils de blanchiment à la lumière bleue. Mais je vous recommande de montrer davantage votre sourire. S'il est vrai qu'un sourire plus blanc peut améliorer votre apparence, ajouter une cuillère à café de poudre de charbon actif avec de l'eau jusqu'à ce qu'elle se transforme en pâte et se brosser les dents pendant quelques minutes avant de reprendre votre routine habituelle fera l'affaire. Maintenant, vous pouvez montrer ces blancs nacrés ! :) 9. Débranchez Il est facile de se laisser prendre dans le cycle qui consiste à toujours être en ligne, mais le mieux que vous puissiez faire est de penser à votre temps d'écran avant de vous coucher. Accordez-vous au moins 30 minutes de temps libre avant de vous coucher. Ensuite, le meilleur conseil est d'investir dans une paire de lunettes à verres bleus. 10. Pratiquez la positivité Enfin, et ce n'est pas le moins important, mon conseil de beauté préféré de tous les temps - le PP ultime : Pratiquez la Positivité ! Aussi bête que cela puisse paraître, se tenir devant le miroir et s'apprécier aura un impact plus fort sur vous que votre rendez-vous de 10 heures pour un soin du visage. Je vous le promets. Je vous souhaite à tous un beau et sain séjour à la maison !

Marine Collagen: Beauty from the Sea   You may be seeing marine collagen or hearing about it, but unsure what the difference between that and bovine collagen is, and/or which one you should be consuming. As expected, Marine collagen comes from fish and is rich in Type 1 collagen. The collagen from this source is pescatarian-friendly for those that do not consume bovine (which also has Type 1 collagen). However, there seems to be an ongoing debate over what is the best source of collagen and why some may opt for a marine source. We are diving into all things marine collagen and answering all your questions about it. Where does marine collagen come from? As the name implies, marine collagen comes from the sea – derived from fish scales, bones, and skin. Organika's Marine Collagen powder is sourced from Canada! It comes from the scales of wild-caught cod, pollock and haddock from the North Atlantic. What is marine collagen used for? What are the known benefits? Collagen, in general, is used to help with skin health (specifically with aging skin, wrinkles), stronger hair and nails, as well as promoting joint health. Rich in Type 1 collagen, marine collagen is linked with beauty benefits and tissue repair. Some of the most popular benefits of marine collagen include: Rejuvenated skin Improved skin texture and hydration Fuller and smoother hair Stronger nails Faster-growing hair and nails Reduced cellulite Why do some people prefer marine collagen? Some may consider marine collagen a more sustainable alternative. The fishing industry often has a lot of unused raw materials from the fish they catch, including the fish skins where marine collagen comes from. In that case, marine collagen can be a more comfortable choice as it may seem to offer a more economical and environmentally friendly option for various companies. Consumers may like to see that instead of wasting fish skins, companies can use the excess materials to create other products. Is marine collagen better than bovine collagen? This is the million-dollar question consumers are asking. The truth: although they come from different sources, fundamentally, the type of collagen from both sources is the same. Collagen is a large molecule, so for it to be efficiently absorbed and utilized by the body, it must first be broken down into smaller pieces, which you may have heard of as collagen peptides. Furthermore it must go through a process known as hydrolyzation: natural enzymes break down collagen into the smaller collagen peptides, without the use of heat or chemicals. High bioavailability in a collagen supplement is assured by the size of its peptide molecules, known as the molecular weight. The smaller the molecular weight, the easier it is for collagen peptides to reach the blood stream and be effectively used in the body. Both Organika’s marine and bovine collagen go through these processes for high bioavailability and ease of digestion. The nitty gritty: marine collagen naturally boasts a lower average molecular weight than any other collagen source - Organika's weighs in at an impressively low 2-2.5 kDa, compared to an average 40-45 kDa in most bovine collagens. However, bovine collagen can have a molecular weight comparable to that of marine collagen - all it takes is more rounds of hydrolization. This is how we achieve a molecular size of under 3 kDa for our bovine-sourced Enhanced Collagen Original! So essentially, what it comes down to is personal preference and dietary restrictions. It can also be beneficial to combine a variety of collagen supplements (bovine, bone broth, marine and even poultry-sourced collagen) for optimal health. Want options for Marine collagen? There is something for everyone – whether you prefer powder, capsules, liquid, or a water enhancer – there is a collagen option for you. Marine Collagen PowderHigh in type 1 collagen, which is essential for maintaining skin, hair and nail health. Hydrolyzed for easy digestion, our marine collagen powder is also tasteless, easily mixing into beverages or foods. Salmon Collagen Capsules Convenient capsules more your thing? Try our Salmon Collagen Capsules. Because they're higher in omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to beauty health you get support with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. Note: some people prefer salmon capsules for marine collagen because of the omega-3s that have added skin and arthritis benefits. Liquid Marine Collagen If you prefer liquid or flavoured (with orange), you must try this beauty elixir. Made with marine collagen, 200 mg Vitamin C, and 500 mcg biotin, you are getting the ultimate beauty benefits. Effervess A convenient source of marine collagen and vitamin C in a fizzy tablet that will give your water (and your skin) a makeover. Enjoy a variety of flavours: Kiwi, Cranberry, Rose, Lavender and Honey Peach The contents of this article have been fact-checked and reviewed by Registered Holistic Nutritionists.

Ever heard of ingestible beauty? We’ve all heard the adage “beauty comes from the inside”, and science agrees. Despite how much beauty companies want us to believe otherwise, having smooth, glowing skin and strong hair and nails is much more a product of optimal internal health than it is a result of the hair products, cleansers or moisturizers we use. Our hair, nails and skin can be viewed as an external expression of our internal health; if our insides aren’t happy – if our hormones are unbalanced, our immune system is struggling, our digestive system is not working well, or our nervous system overwhelmed - it often shows up on the surface, as brittle nails, dry fragile hair, or skin that is dry, congested or uneven. The cells that make up our hair, nails and skin divide very rapidly, which is why we need to trim our nails and get hair cuts, and why we can heal small cuts and abrasions quickly or shave every day without causing damage. However, to facilitate this rapid division, the cells require a high level of fuel and nutrients to make healthy new cells. So if you are deficient in a particular nutrient it will often show up in your hair, nails and skin first. The most important nutrients for these tissues are water, healthy fats and the protein collagen, which all work to keep your skin hydrated, vital, strong and smooth. The lymphatic system: your body's housekeeper Another key component of keeping your skin, hair and nails healthy, strong and clear is your lymphatic system. It’s a system of vessels that circulates lymph fluid, a clear, water-like substance that picks up waste products and toxins and filters them so they can be removed from the tissues and eliminated from the body in the urine via the kidneys. The only catch to the lymphatic system’s function is that you need to be moving; the lymphatic vessels rely on the contraction of nearby muscles to pump the lymph fluid to where it needs to go. So if you’re not moving, neither is your lymph fluid, and therefore waste products and toxins are accumulating in your tissues and causing cellular dysfunction, that can also start showing up as skin issues. As you start to move around, your muscles contract, the lymph fluid starts moving and the tissues get flushed out, clearing the congestion. Sweating also flushes out toxins and waste products from the skin, clears out pores and the sweat itself has a gentle antimicrobial action on the skin, so it can decrease risk of infection. So the more exercise and the more sweating, the better! Eat well, stay hydrated, keep moving! So you want to have healthy, glowing skin, and strong, resilient hair and nails? Make sure you’re getting enough water – aim for 2-3 L per day. Remember to include healthy fats at every meal – avocados, coconut milk/oil, olive oil, nuts, and seeds are all great sources. Make sure you’re getting enough protein and collagen – good quality, well-sourced meat is a great dietary source of collagen, and you can also use a collagen supplement or use a plant-based collagen booster to ensure adequate intake. Chlorophyll supplementation has also been shown to promote the body’s natural production of collagen, as well as decreasing facial wrinkles and improving the skin’s elasticity. And if that wasn’t enough, taking chlorophyll internally can also help to protect AND repair your skin from UV radiation (sun) damage! Last, but definitely not least, make sure you’re getting lots of heart-pumping, sweat-inducing exercise! At least 30 minutes a day is ideal, but more is better! Just make sure to rinse off after to clear away all the toxins and bacteria in the sweat, and you’ll be glowing in no time. References Sibilla, S., Godfrey, M., Brewer, S., Budh-Raja, A., & Genovese, L. (2015). 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