There’s a new trend at your finest cosmetics counters.  In addition to all the lotions, creams and cosmetics, there’s now ingestible capsules to make you look beautiful from the inside out together with the outside in.  There are natural breast enhancement products, herbal skin care products that are ingestable, and almost anything else under the sun that can help you achieve a better look from the inside out. 

Many of the supplements sold along with the cosmetics include omega-3 oils, grape seed, pomegranate extract and alpha lipoic acid.  According to the Harvard trained dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Carolyn Jacob,” Your skin reflects what’s happening on the inside.  The creams and lotions you put on top of your face mean nothing if you’re not eating well.”

Some cosmetic surgeons insist their clients eliminate refined sugar and flour from their diets before doing surgery.  Dermatologists are in agreement that eating foods rich in antioxidants help preserve a youthful appearance to your skin.

Foods with high quality antioxidant properties include salmon, seaweed, lemons, ginger, cinnamon, raw almonds, walnuts and flax seed oil.  Foods with refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats and sugar should be avoided if you want to keep your skin healthy looking.

Some of the supplemental capsules found at the cosmetics counter include N.V. Perricone’s Peptide Blend at a cost of $65.00 for a 30 day supply.  This product contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids to revitalize your skin.  N.V. Perricone also offers a Super Berry Powder with Acai supplement which promotes cell health with a high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatories.

Dr. Brandt Skincare Antioxidant Water Booster in Promegranate promises to preserve younger looking skin and sells for $35.00 for 60 dropper-fuls.
First, most dermatologists recommend including the foods that are high in antioxidants in your diet.  The supplements are good for extra added insurance in an imperfect diet.
In addition to looking for the skin beauty supplements at cosmetics counters, they can be found at markets such as Wild Oats, Mustard Seed or Whole Foods or GNC.