These days, it's almost impossible to scroll through your social media feed without bumping into the latest "miraculous" beauty tool. From red light masks that make you look like a sci-fi character to a slew of topical creams and serums, these cutting-edge innovations are certainly captivating.
At the same time, let's not forget the advice that truly stands the test of time: exercising, managing stress, and eating well are still the cornerstones of looking and feeling your best. And here's a little secret—giving your body the nutritional support it needs through supplements is a simple yet powerful way to support your beauty from within.
Keep reading to learn about targeted supplements that can support your skin, hair, nails, and teeth and help preserve your beauty for decades to come.
How to Have Radiant Skin
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and just one inch of it contains approximately 19 million skin cells.1 This complex and vital organ changes significantly during your lifetime. From birth, skin acts as a protective barrier, cushions bones and muscles, and regulates temperature. Early in life, the skin on your face and body is plump, smooth, and stretchy.2
But as you age, the outer layer gets less elastic. Hormonal changes, like those that occur with menopause, can also make skin thinner and drier. The loss of elastic fibers (elastin) and collagen can cause skin to develop wrinkles and lose firmness. This loss of collagen can cause significant changes in the way your skin looks and feels.
What Is Collagen and Why Do You Need It?
Collagen is a protein that acts as one of the main building blocks for your bones, skin, hair, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It helps keep your skin from sagging and gives your face a youthful look.
Your body naturally makes collagen but produces less as you age, with declines typically starting in your mid-20s. That shift accelerates over the years, especially in your 40s and 50s. In fact, women can lose up to 30% of their collagen production during the first five years of menopause.3
Luckily, there are ways to support your body’s production of collagen early on and well into your wisest years. You can help your skin look its best by wearing sunscreen, eating a balanced diet, and turning to trusted supplements. Keep in mind that many collagen supplements on the market are derived from animal sources, and may not be appropriate for you if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet But that’s where our new offering comes in that’s just as powerful and efficacious:
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Vegan Collagen Booster is your new secret to radiant skin. It helps promote collagen density, skin elasticity, and overall skin health—without any animal by-products.* How? It’s made with 5,000 mg of VeCollal®, a proprietary plant-based, sustainable collagen alternative. VeCollal is an amino acid blend biomimetic to human Type 1 collagen, the most abundant collagen in the body.* It provides all the wellness and beauty benefits of collagen in a vegan powder with natural vanilla flavor that blends easily into your favorite beverage.
What Is Astaxanthin and Does It Help Skin Health?
Collagen isn’t the only nutrient to consider. Astaxanthin, while not produced in the body, can also play a role in skin health. It’s a carotenoid pigment that’s found in trout, salmon, and shrimp. It’s also derived from a green microalga called Haematococcus pluvialis, which accumulates high astaxanthin content under certain conditions. Astaxanthin produced from H. pluvialis is the main source for human consumption and is believed to have a wide range of wellness benefits when taken as a supplement—especially for the skin.4
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Solaray’s astaxanthin supplement is unique because it’s formulated to go beyond supporting overall skin health. It also helps maintain skin elasticity, firmness, and moisture to promote smooth and youthful-looking skin.* All of that support is packed into one 4 mg softgel that’s tested for purity and potency so you can feel confident in your skin.
Stunning Hair and Nails at Every Age
Just like your skin, your hair and nails change as the years go by. It’s a natural part of life, but luckily there are ways to maintain their beauty.
In youth, hair is generally thick, strong, and darker in color. With age, hair strands become smaller and have less pigment. One of the first signs of aging is when hair follicles begin to make less melanin, causing grey hairs. Greying patterns and hair thickness are largely determined by genetics, as is how much hair you have on your body and head.5
Early in life, nails tend to be strong, grow quickly, and are lighter in color. During middle age, nails begin to grow more slowly and may become dull and brittle. Fingernails and toenails can also become yellowed or opaque.
These changes are a completely normal part of the aging process, yet you may want to address them early on so that you can keep looking as good as you feel. Eating a well-rounded diet, using gentle hair products, and cutting nails straight across can help. You can also turn to supplements that are specially formulated to support hair and nails.
What’s Biotin and Why Is It Important?
Biotin is a B vitamin (B7, to be specific) that’s important for many bodily functions, including metabolizing food and supporting healthy hair and nails, as well as skin. Although biotin deficiency is rare, it’s important to get all the biotin you need to keep your body healthy.6 This essential vitamin is water soluble, meaning it can’t be stored in the body and must be acquired through diet or supplementation. Proteins like eggs, salmon, nuts, and seeds contain biotin, and supplements can help fill the gaps when food is not enough.
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Solaray Biotin 5,000 mcg is a triple threat: It provides support for hair, nails, and skin all in one high-potency serving (16,667% DV).* At this dose, biotin also supports cellular energy and nerve function.*
Secrets to Strong Teeth
A great smile helps you feel your best, so it makes sense to invest in your teeth and oral health. As you age, your teeth become less dense and gum cells renew at a slower rate.7 That means it's important to care for your teeth early on and continue healthy habits throughout your life.
Oral health is sometimes called a “window to your overall health” because it plays such a large role in keeping your entire body functioning at its best. One reason is because the mouth is full of mostly harmless germs. But when a harmful germ enters the mouth, it can travel to the digestive or respiratory systems and cause significant problems.8
In fact, on average, 34 million school hours are lost each year because of emergency dental care, and over $45 billion in US productivity is lost each year due to untreated dental issues.9
Luckily, there are key minerals that can help you maintain healthy teeth. Let’s explore some of the most important ones.
Top Minerals for Healthy Teeth
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. About 1% of the body's calcium is used for metabolic functions and the remaining 99% is found in structural support for your bones and teeth. Most people don’t get enough calcium through diet alone.10 That’s just one reason why Solaray’s Calcium Citrate 1000 mg is a best seller. It also contains a special base of herbs including watercress leaf, dandelion root, and parsley leaf for synergistic support.*
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Magnesium contributes to the makeup of teeth and bones, and every single organ in our bodies needs it. Aging can impact magnesium levels, as it may become more difficult for our bodies to absorb magnesium through the gut the older we get.11 Luckily, Solaray offers an array of magnesium solutions, including our award-winning Magnesium Glycinate 350 mg, which is created by combining elemental magnesium with the amino acid glycine. This form of magnesium is highly bioavailable, meaning it’s more easily absorbed through your small intestine.
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Vitamin D has been gaining attention in the field of oral health. That’s because vitamin D plays a key role in bone and tooth mineralization, which is essential for healthy teeth.12 Vitamin D can be obtained through sunlight and some food sources like oily fish, although supplementation is often needed to maintain adequate levels. That’s where our high-potency D3 + K2 supplement comes in. It’s a best seller for a reason: You can count on this potent formula to support healthy teeth, strong bones, and more.*
How to Get Your Beauty Sleep
Now that you’re taking care of your skin, hair, nails, and teeth, it’s time to tie all your wellness efforts together with sleep. It’s essential for glowing skin and a healthy life. That’s why we’ve gathered some tips to help you get your beauty rest:13
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Wash your face before bed so your skin is primed to rebuild collagen
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Sleep on your back to avoid compressing your face
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Get a full night’s sleep (around eight hours) so you can wake up refreshed and looking your best
Get more advice for sound sleep with our in-depth Q&A with Dr. Pam Peeke. Of course, supplements can also help you get the restful sleep you need:
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SharpMind Nootropics Sleep features an expert mushroom and herbal blend formulated to support healthy sleep. It contains 120 mg of clinically backed Shoden® Ashwagandha, observed to support a healthy sleep cycle and quality of life.*
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Melatonin is well-known for its ability to support sleep. Solaray’s award-winning Melatonin with Glycine 10 mg takes healthy sleep to the next level. You can count on it for the support you need to rest easy and take on the next day.*
Illuminate Your Wellness
We all want to look our best—to feel good both inside and out. Achieving that radiant glow starts with a happy, healthy you.
Now is the time to develop a wellness routine that works for your lifestyle so you can feel confident and find your best self. Nutritious food, regular exercise, quality sleep, and pure and potent supplements are the cornerstones of Living Brighter.
With these tools, you can be prepared to celebrate the journey of aging and embrace the beauty it brings.
VeCollal® is a registered trademark.Shoden is a registered trademark of Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd.
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