Anti-aging supplements for younger-looking skin

Who amongst us doesn't want to look young forever? 

While the fountain of youth alas, is just a myth, it is possible to look young for longer, thanks to ground-breaking inventions in the modern world. The beauty industry and science have joined forces together to make youthful looking skin possible for everyone. 
 

According to the Forbes Magazine, the beauty industry was worth a staggering $445 billion in the year 2017. Reuters reported that the anti-aging beauty industry alone was worth around USD$250 billion and further projected to grow to USD$331 billion by 2021. These jaw-dropping figures give us an idea of the popularity of anti-aging products.
 

Anti-oxidants prevent agents, that are produced as a result of our normal body functioning, from damaging our body’s cells. These agents known as free radicals can also occur on account of the sun’s UV rays, and other harmful life-style choices such as smoking, which further speeds up aging. Anti-aging supplements are available as powdered supplements, topical creams, face serums and vitamin supplements. 

Read on to know more about some of the scientifically proven anti-aging supplements and how they can help you stay youthful and fight off early signs of aging.

Skin Complete combines both skin antioxidants and Vitamin A and is fortified with nutrients to provide the rejuvenation you need for a healthy looking skin. This supplement encourages cell renewal and complements the topical facial creams you use to maintain a youthful complexion.

According to the WebMD, Coenzyme q10 (CoQ10) is an essential nutrient, which is naturally produced in the human body. Its production slows down as we age. This  leads to wrinkles and other issues associated with aging. By taking anti-aging supplements that contain CoQ10, this deficiency can be made up, leading to a more youthful and younger looking skin.

This ancient spice has long been known as a miracle spice due to its versatility and health benefits. It is rich in anti-oxidant properties and is used to cure various skin-malaise. It was traditionally used in ancient cultures as a pastemade out of the fresh root and applied on the skin. This however was not always possible.

Its name has been floated around in recent times as a vital anti-aging supplement due to its health benefits. Available in a capsule form, this unassuming looking root today, is a part of the daily beauty regimens of stars and celebrities alike.

Vitamin A,  composed of part retinol and part carotenoids, has been considered safe for consumption at the lowest dosage level. This level of 8,000 IU (International Units) per day, has been approved by the FDA to be sold over the counter. Anything, more than that should be carefully discussed with your dermatologist. 
 

Women who are pregnant or planning to be so, in the near future should consult with their doctors, as an excess of Vitamin A can be extremely harmful to the baby.
 

Alternatively, if you're not comfortable taking it orally, Retinol is also available as a serum which should be applied at night before bed.

This vitamin has proven effective in preventing wrinkles by protecting the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays and damage caused by the environment’s pollutants. It has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps with the regeneration of the skins cells through sloughing off the dead cells thus allowing new cells to take its place resulting in a radiant looking skin. The recommended dosage of Vitamin E is 200 IU every day.   

Green Tea Extract is effective in anti-aging because of its composition of two very powerful antioxidants, flavonols, and polyphenol. More than once, these two have proven to repair the skin’s cellular damage by hampering the growth of harmful cell colonies.

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the strongest of all Polyphenols, has proven to be 25 to 100 times more powerful than both Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Green Tea contains EGCG which re-active dying cells by encouraging the healing of cells to combat the signs of premature aging derive from wrinkles, age spots and sun damage. A single cup of green tea can give you 10 to 40mgs of Polyphenols. This provides anti-oxidant results far greater than a single serving of anti-oxidant rich foods such as carrots, broccoli, and spinach.

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring plant compound found in high concentrations in certain fruits such as grapes and berries. The compound is mostly concentrated in the skin and seeds.  It is an anti-oxidant which supports the good health of the tissues in your skin by reducing stress caused by oxidation. It is a high source of Polyphenol. 

If you are under any medication then you should consult your doctor before starting Resveratrol supplements as this has known to have caused adverse effects.  Although extremely effective as an anti-aging supplement, its proper dosage has not been endorsed by any health body yet.

The protein most abundant in our body is Collagen. It makes up to 75 to 80% of our skin. Besides its other important functions such as strengthening our bones, it also provides the structure to our skin. Collagen imbibes our skin with elasticity and hydrates it. As we age, our bodies tend to produce lesser collagen, resulting in wrinkles and dry looking skin. 
 

Collagen reduces into ‘Peptides’ when it is hydrolyzed. This, in turn, is absorbed into the bloodstream in less than an hour. A significant number of studies have shown that supplements containing collagen peptides have significantly slowed the aging process by reducing dryness and consequently, the appearance of wrinkles. 
 

The results of a study that went on for eight weeks showed that women who took a 2.5 to 5 g of collagen supplement showed notable improvements in skin elasticity than those who didn’t. Another 12-week study proved that women who took the supplement mixed in a beverage daily showed improved skin hydration and a notable reduction in their skin wrinkle depth.  Further analysis of the results showed that these supplements increased the ability of the body to produce more collagen by itself.

Some of the most popular collagen supplements available today are:

Vital Proteins' Collagen Peptides supplement is a very convenient to use collagen supplement as it can be mixed into any beverage. As it is tasteless, it doesn’t alter the taste of anything it is ingested with.

myKind Organics is ideal for you if you are a vegetarian, follow a vegan lifestyle or if the thought of using any bovine or marine product doesn’t sit well with you. Silica and Biotin are used as a substitute for the normal animal products otherwise used. 

Do you know that the body starts slowing down its collagen production as early as turning 30?

Collagen supplementation helps close this gap and renews skin hydration and flexibility. 'Super Youth' provides the peptides needed to firm the skin and smoothens out wrinkles. Along with toning of the skin, it also helps clear other skin imperfections.  

Simply by adding the recommended amount into a favourite drink can do wonders. As it is absolutely tasteless, it doesn't alter the taste of anything its mixed with. It also provides additional health benefits such as strengthening nails and bones and encouraging growth of healthier hair. 

When it comes right down to it, we need all the help we can get in today’s stressful world. Juggling between  home and office, these anti-aging supplements can effectively change the way we look and feel about ourselves.

All this with the minimalistic effort of doing nothing but ingesting a single capsule or a spoonful of your preferred anti-aging supplement once a day.