Found: 3 Bioactives That Nourish Your Skin Cells From Within

We often think about skin care as a topical-only ritual. Take retinol, for example: We apply it to the surface of the skin, knowing that it will work below the surface to increase cell turnover, stimulate collagen, and even support clear skin. 

First up, we have astaxanthin. This phytonutrient has been clinically shown to protect skin cells and help preserve the collagen layer.*

More specifically, it has photoprotective properties1, shown to help ease fine lines and age spots, as well as support skin hydration, elasticity and smoothness.*

Vitamin C is what we call an essential nutrient, as your body can't make it on its own. Given that fun fact, the only way to get it is through food and supplements. And apart from its notable immune system benefits, this vitamin is critical for skin health as well.*

CoQ10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant5 coenzyme found throughout your body. When consumed as ubiquinol (the active form of CoQ10) it works on a cellular level, energizing the skin cells.* 

Thanks to these targeted antioxidant actions at the level of skin cells, CoQ10 has been clinically shown to support skin elasticity and smoothness6 while combating wrinkles.*

What's more, endogenous (meaning internal) levels of CoQ10 decline with age, which can lead to changes in cellular function and rejuvenation. Luckily, ubiquinol is clinically shown to increase CoQ10 levels7—so look for this ingredient in your next skin supplement.*