The Glow Up Bundle

Collagen is all the rage with those seeking for natural ways to enhance their appearance. However, did you know that certain ingredients can help maximize the beauty benefits of collagen? With this in mind, Organika® created Enhanced Collagen™ Pure Beauty, a formula intended to help you achieve your best natural glow!  Shop Enhanced Collagen Pure Beauty  The ultimate beauty blend Combining collagen with skin-loving ingredients is the key to Enhanced Collagen's™ Pure Beauty beauty benefits. Let’s take a closer look at each of the ingredients in the formula. Grass-fed hydrolyzed collagen Pure Beauty begins with a solid foundation: Canada’s #1 collagen powder*, sourced exclusively from grass-fed cattle. It not only enhances the health of hair, skin, and nails, but also provides joint health support so you can maintain an active lifestyle! Hyaluronic acid Well-known as a topical skincare ingredient, hyaluronic acid has incredible benefits to the entire body when taken orally. Thanks to its ability to retain water molecules, HA acts as an internal lubricant for the joints and moisturizer for skin tissues. It is a great addition to your skin health and beauty routine. Vitamin C One of collagen’s best allies, vitamin C plays a vital role in your natural ability to form collagen. Although often associated with immunity, vitamin C is in fact a powerful antioxidant, aiding in protecting the skin from UV and free radical damage, which are key factors in premature aging. Zinc An essential micronutrient required for several processes in the body, zinc is a skin health superstar: it plays an important role in collagen production, the inflammatory response, and wound healing. Due to its anti-inflammatory action, zinc is also being studied for its potential in treating acne, as a support to targeted forms of treatment. Silicon Silicon, also known as silica, is a trace mineral usually found in food sources like leafy greens and whole grains. It is commonly used to strengthen hair and prevent hair loss, and can also support the health of your skin and nails. Incorporating a silicon supplement can be especially helpful as this nutrient is not easily absorbed when taken through dietary sources. Add it to juice, kombucha, or your favourite cold beverage for a nutritious refreshment. Blend with your favourite fruits, veggies, and plant-based milk for a beauty-boosting smoothie. Bonus points if you include plenty of antioxidant-rich ingredients, like berries! Stay cool with collagen-enhanced popsicles: mix it with coconut water and your favourite fruits, pour into popsicle molds, freeze and enjoy! Shop Enhanced Collagen Pure Beauty

In today's daily norm, it’s unfortunately way too easy to get caught up in the cycle of constantly being on the go. Just like our morning coffees, we often search outside of our homes to find the perfect beauty fix. We feel the need to book appointments (that we often rush to and from) in order to get that temporary beauty fix that we all need from time to time. But what if I told you that some of the best long term beauty hacks are located inside your own home? Try out these 10 at home beauty tips and tricks to truly bring out the YOU in bea(you)tiful: 1. Make time for yourself and your coffee Whether this means getting up a little earlier or skipping your morning scroll through social media, rushed mornings are stressful and will not only drain your emotions, but also your overall beauty. 2. Meditate I'm sure we’ve all heard the of it and are familiar with the typical excuses of whypeople deter from doing it. You don’t have to be spiritual, nor a professional nor carve out too much time from your day to do it. Just give yourself some time to breathe. Breathing increases the oxygen flow within your body, which in turn rejuvenates your skin, slowing down the process of aging. 3. Start your day with warm lemon water Life gave us lemons, so why not make use of all their vitamins? This combination helps to replenish and balance our skin cells, leaving them firmer and tighter. Essentially, it’s the best way to achieve the appearance of plump, rejuvenated skin and a healthy glow! 4. Invest in a silk pillow case Yes, you deserve it! Combined with a cup of Organika’s Serenity, not only will your body thank you for the 5-star sleep experience, but you’ll also find your hair to be less frizzy, and your skin to appear smoother. Thanks to the smooth texture, silk doesn’t absorb any moisture from your skin, leaving it more hydrated (& making your bedtime serum more effective). 5. Don’t underestimate the power of chamomile Not only does it make for a nice moment of calm before bed, but it also works as a great de-puffer! Place a few damp teabags in the fridge overnight and apply them to your eyes in the mornings to sooth out puffiness. 6. Practice Posture Did you know that the way you hold yourself can actually make you appear more beautiful? Good posture helps to keep our joints aligned, reducing aches andfatigue, and also lengthens our appearances. While its easier said than done, there are plenty of quick and easy posture workouts to follow at home, online! 7. Scalp massages We put our heads and minds through a lot in a day, the least we can do is show them some love in return. This can be done while stuck in traffic or while waiting foryour morning brew. A little bit will go a long way and I promise that your hair will thank you in inches for the increased circulation and blood flow you give it. 8. Smile! Call me cheesy, but your smile will forever be your prettiest asset. I am not here to tell you to hop on the influencer bandwagon and get one of those blue light whitening tools. However, I will advocate that you show off your smile more. While it is true that a whiter smile can enhance your appearance, adding a teaspoon of activated charcoal powder with water until it turns into a paste and brushing for a couple minutes prior to your normal routine will do just the trick. Now you can show off those pearly whites! :) 9. Unplug It's easy to get caught up in the cycle of always being online, but the best you can do is be mindful of your screen time before bed. Give yourself at least 30 minutes of off time before you sleep. The next best piece of advice is to invest in a pair of blue light glasses. 10. Practice Positivity Last but not least, and my favourite beauty tip of all times - the ultimate PP: Practice Positivity! As silly as it sounds, standing in front of the mirror and appreciating yourself will have a stronger impact on you than your 10 am facial appointment. I promise. Wishing you all a beautiful and healthy stay at home!

Healthy Skin comes from within! If you are like me, you've probably spent hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars on skin care products. We try to capture that picturesque, dewy and youthful complexion!  With so many different products on the market, different types of procedures ranging from facials, chemical peels, skin resurfacing and all the way to injections, the beauty industry have become popular for us women; this goes for men too. We too,  try and achieve the ultimate complexion.  However, it wasn’t until I became a Nutritionist did I realize that the thousands of dollars that I had spent on products and procedures were not just the only solution to clearing up my skin conditions. This is where most of these skins conditions start from within our body! WHY SHOULD WE TAKE CARE OF OUR SKIN? Our skin is our bodies largest organ measuring around 22 square feet and over 6 lbs! It is our protective casing, our insulating shield, packed with a large number of sensors filled with nerves that communicate with our brain!  Our skin is also the biggest showcase for things going wrong within our body – think hives as an example.  Our skin plays a vital role on the outside of our organization as well as the for the inside of our body leading us to the case that healthy skin comes for a healthy inside! Just like our kidneys and liver work to detoxify toxins, bacteria and other harmful substances out of the body, our skin also does!  Generally, our skin is one of the top 3 detoxifying organs in the body, and anyone who has ever completed a cleanses can attest to having some “ skin break out” during or post-cleanse.  Ever wonder why this happens?  Well, it is our skin detoxifying those built up toxins inside and passing through our skin. So how does this play in daily life when we find ourselves suffering from the following skin conditions below? Eczema Psoriasis Acne Hives Skin rashes ( chicken-like bumps ) Premature ageing Cellulite WHERE DOES IT START? Our digestive tract – that is where it starts!   When we think about it, our digestive tract is responsible for breaking down all the nutrients from our food, absorbing all those phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins.  Our digestive tract is the common link to inflammation in our body, the creation of certain hormones, metabolising foods, housing both harmful and good bacteria and excreting wastes from our collection.  A healthy digestive tract is essential for so many important health factors, our skin health included. When we look at the link between the skin as mentioned earlier conditions they all have been shown to correlate “ leaky gut“, an imbalance in intestinal flora, lack of protein absorption, inflammation, celiacs disease and other autoimmune disorders. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR DIGESTIVE TRACT: Being aware of our digestive health is an excellent starting point for optimal skin health, and there are a few different ways we can support our digestive tract for healthy skin. 1) GETTING ON A HEALTHY DIET Eating a diet rich in fibre, fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds, salmon and avoiding those foods high in refined sugar, processed, gluten-containing and being mindful of alcohol consumption. 2) WATER! WATER! WATER! Water is so essential for many functions in our body; skin and digestive health included.  Water helps flush those toxins out of the body, increases motility of our bowels, as well as retains moisture in our skin making it dewy and youthful looking. 3) CONSUMING PROBIOTICS Probiotics are an essential component and game changer in my skin health!  They are healthy bacteria that help fight off the harmful bacteria in our digestive tract; they assist in our digestion by keeping us regular, helping our body absorb all the nutrients from our food as well as reduces inflammatory conditions from food sensitivities.  Often Dr’s have been known to prescribed “ Anti-Biotics” for acne – Think of Probiotics as “ natures anti-biotics “ as they do the same job without destroying our healthy gut flora! 4) TAKING OMEGA-3 FISH OILS Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids known for the influential role in our heart, brain and skin health!  Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation in our body, skin included.  They are essential for the appearance of our skin as well as well as a preventive in early ageing. 5) SUPPLEMENTING WITH COLLAGEN / BONE BROTH Collagen is the most abundant form of protein in our body and makes up around 90 % of our body!  We have over 28 different types of collagen in our body, and it is Type 1 collagen that we find in our skin!    Collagen is what holds the elasticity and structure to our skin as wells help keep cellulite away.  Not only are Collagen and collagen-rich bone broth great for skin conditions, but both of these staples in my diet are also excellent for digestive health !. Loaded with essential amino acids such as Glycine, Proline and Lysine – these amino acids help heal gastrointestinal disorders, increased our absorption, reduce inflammation in our body and assist with the health of our skin from the inside out. CONCLUSION: Following a good skin regime, both nutritionally, as well as the products that we use topically, will all lead to a more healthy looking complexion.  These are a few of my favourite and daily necessities for my skin health.  For more information in regards to DIY skin care products, routines and more information about my favourite tips above make sure to check out www.organika.com for great recipes, blogs and information.   -RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS- Active Acidophilus Super Active Multi-Dophilus Probiotic that forms part of a natural, healthy gut flora. A comprehensive blend of probiotics that promote healthy microbial balance and supports the function of the digestive tract. Enhanced Collagen Bone Broth Chicken Promotes healthier hair, skin, and nails. Supports bone, joint, and gut health. Pure Bone Broth in a convenient to use nutrient-packed powder.     – Chelan Wilkins, RHN – National Education Trainer