Anti-Ageing, Health and Wellbeing

Naturally found in our body, hyaluronic acid gives our skin its youthful plumpness. There are different types of hyaluronic acid based on its skin penetration ability. For best results, it is important to choose hyaluronic acid serums and creams that have been formulated with the lowest molecular weight sodium hyaluronate.

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most important components of our skin. It helps the skin to retain water and plumps up cells. It smooths out wrinkles, lines and gives our skin its youthful resilience. With age, it is crucial to amplify skin's hyaluronic acid levels. Find out the 3 most potent hyaluronic acid boosters.

A study published in Toxicology Research Journal suggested that peppermint oil is more effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth. Peppermint oil has been shown to increase the number and the depth of hair follicles. After 4 weeks, Peppermint Oil improved the hair growth by 92% compared with 55% of Minoxidil.

The skin around the eyes is lacking in oil glands, collagen and elastin. Studies showed that niacinamide increases the production of fatty acids, ceramides and skin's proteins including collagen and elastin by up to 100%. Niacinamide tones and firms up the skin while also soothes and protects it from all ageing factors.

As an anti-ageing scientist who studied at The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (ITHMA), London; I am very fond of essential oils. For more than 15 years, I have been developing and perfecting haircare formulas to slow down my own hereditary hair loss.

There are 3 major skin components known as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid which provide a structure and give our skin its strength, elasticity and resilience. Ageing causes the degradation of these components, however studies showed that these 10 skincare ingredients slow down and reverse the signs of ageing.

In hair follicles, testosterone gets converted to dihydrotestosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase (5-AR). A study published in the International Journal of Trichology suggested that Caffeine may reduce the activity of 5-alpha-reductase. Hence, caffeine seems to help prevent the hair follicles from shrinking.

Essential oils have long been used to improve health and wellbeing including preventing and reducing cellulite, the dimpled, orange-peel skin commonly seen on the thighs, buttocks and hips of women. With the current knowledge in herbal medicine, aromatherapy has gained a tremendous respect from medical practitioners.

Saccharide Isomerate boosts the hyaluronic acid production in the skin by up to 66% and reduces the appearance of wrinkles by up to 79.3%. It delivers long-lasting hydrating and smoothing effects for up to 72 hours. It reduces flakiness, itchiness, dryness, tightness while improves skin smoothness and softness by 50%.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine is a nano peptide extracted from the outer shells of shellfish. Studies showed that it penetrates deeper into the skin to boost cell renewal, reduce age spot (hyperpigmentation) and other signs of ageing. N-Acetyl Glucosamine prevents the excess melanin production while increases the collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis by 107%.

Also known as ubiquinone, coenzyme Q10 plays a key role in generating energy and protecting our body from free radicals. Topical application of coenzyme Q10 protects skin cells from various ageing factors. It also provides energy for cellular repair, increases the skin's ability to regenerate and replace the damaged cells.

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is vitamin B3. Studies showed that niacinamide boosts the production of collagen, elastin and skin proteins by up to 100%. It reduces the signs of ageing on the skin and helps prevent the appearance of age spots by up to 68%. Niacinamide is suitable for all skin types including hyper-sensitive skin.