Vitamin C

 Antioxidants are vital to protecting and regenerating the body’s natural collagen and should be a vital component to your daily skincare routine not only for their anti-aging benefits but also for their protection against skin cancer!

UV light exposure leads to reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage our skin’s natural collagen/elastic fibers and DNA. Skin cells that are repeatedly subjected to these damaging molecules will eventually develop mutations that increase the risk for skin cancer development. And the degraded collage and elastic fibers will lead to wrinkles, dark spots, and redness.

Antioxidants help to prevent this damage.

While there are many Vitamin C products on the market, we believe our is the best. The highly potent antioxidant, vitamin E, teams up with pure vitamin C in an age-defying duo that’s better together. Two additional sources of vitamin C deliver even more potency. Add this benefit-packed serum to your daily routine to see skin that’s brighter, firmer and glowing with good health

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Dairy and Acne

If you’re struggling with acne, then this is a good reason to try quitting dairy. Meta-analyses of non-PCOS populations have found that dairy is associated with acne [1,2]. The mechanisms are well-understood. Dairy increases IGF-1 levels. This elevates androgen levels and works through other pathways to cause the development of acne. Leucine, a common amino acid in dairy proteins, also contributes to the problem [3].

The dairy protein casein stimulates IGF-1 to a greater extent than whey [4]. This suggests that casein-rich foods like cheese are likely to promote acne. But whey proteins can impact insulin levels providing a different path to promote acne. This may be why whey protein powders can aggravate acne in athletes [5].

1. Dai, R., et al., The effect of milk consumption on acne: a meta-analysis of observational studies. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2018. 32(12): p. 2244-2253.
   
   
2. Baldwin, H. and J. Tan, Effects of Diet on Acne and Its Response to Treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol, 2021. 22(1): p. 55-65.
   
   
3. Kumari, R. and D.M. Thappa, Role of insulin resistance and diet in acne. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2013. 79(3): p. 291-9.
   
   
4. Pontes Tde, C., et al., Incidence of acne vulgaris in young adult users of protein-calorie supplements in the city of João Pessoa--PB. An Bras Dermatol, 2013. 88(6): p. 907-12.

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