Tuesday 23 October 2012

7 Things to Look for When Choosing Nutritional Supplements and Skin Care Products

7 Things to Look for When Choosing Nutritional Supplements and Skin Care Products

Nutritional supplements taken simultaneously with the right skin care products are important for truly beautiful, young-looking skin. However, what ones should you purchase? You would probably agree that when it comes to both of these products, choice is definitely not an issue! With so many different kinds available, how can a consumer decide which kind to choose from? With so many claims made about their benefits, how can you determine what are safe or even effective. When choosing nutritional supplements as well as skin care products, there are a few important things you should keep in mind. Let's take a look.

Nutritional Supplements

• Choose a higher-end line of products.

There is a lot of competition out there when it comes to nutritional supplements. With this in mind, it is important to choose higher-end products. By paying a little more and investing in your health, you are sure to get TOP QUALITY. Stay away from the cheap brands. Here is a little hint: if it is sold at a convenience store, chances are you shouldn't trust it 100%! It must be remembered that top products are not necessarily sold on shelves or even commercialized. Do your research first.

• Make sure they are absorbed by the body.

Not all nutritional supplements are actually beneficial. Did you know that there are a lot of them out there that are NOT even absorbed by the body? Wow! So here you are, spending money on a monthly basis on a product which you think is actually helping your condition, when in reality it's as ineffectual as a placebo! How come? Well because a lot of them do not have the ability to disintegrate properly. As a result, they simply remain un-dissolved in the lower colon and unfortunately, never get used by your body. Pretty shocking! Get informed in order to avoid wasting your money, time and health.

• Find supplements that include antioxidants.

As mentioned in my article entitled, "Awaken Your Inner Beauty", supplements consist of vitamins and minerals to supplement your diet. In addition, antioxidants should-without a doubt-be added to the mix. With vitamins and minerals that are vital for proper bodily functions and antioxidants that protect your body's cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, you are sure to compensate for what your body is missing to allow your skin to look great.

• Stick with supplements that are natural.

Last but not least, make sure you choose nutritional supplements that are 100% natural. Be careful what you put inside of your body. Remember that what goes in will be used for bodily functions and to help your cells fight free radicals. Therefore, if safety and health are one of your concerns (and it should be), you need to stay away from chemicals and manufactured ingredients.

If you are serious about achieving natural glowing skin that looks and feels young and you are ready to incorporate nutritional supplements into your diet, you may ask yourself the following question, "How do I know if the nutritional supplements I chose are of good quality?" Well, it must be remembered that one basic indicator of product quality is disintegration. To find out more about whether or not your current vitamins or supplements actually provide the complete nutritional support your body needs, grab a copy of Lyle MacWilliam's book entitled Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements. It compares over 1500 products from different brands throughout the United States and Canada and provides a rating. You will be shocked once you discover that the majority of what is sold (unfortunately) DID NOT obtain a high product rating (5 stars) in terms of possessing health support characteristics. And needless to say, if it doesn't support your health, it doesn't support your skin either.

Let's now take a look at a few key points to remember to make sure you choose the right skin care products.

Skin Care Products

• Buy products that are natural (natural = better quality).
For example, natural skin care products are normally more expensive than the products you find at the supermarket. Why? It all boils down to quality and the ingredients contained in the products. In general, raw ingredients cost more than chemical additives. While cheap brands use chemical additives, more expensive brands use raw ingredients. Natural ingredients found in high quality products require manufacturers to charge more for the basic active ingredients found in the bottles. So, pay a little more for natural products as this helps to guarantee better quality and it is healthier and safer for your skin.

• Find manufacturers who focus on research and development.

It is important to realize that there are two types of manufacturers. On one hand, there are those who pay MILLIONS of dollars yearly, simply to advertise their products as 100% "natural" when in reality, that is not the case. On the other hand, there are those who focus much less on advertising and put the emphasis on research and development instead. What you want to look for is the 2nd kind of manufacturer. In this case, the expenses that have been cut from advertising campaigns and would normally be passed on to the consumer go straight into putting more thoughts in the ingredients instead (ensuring a better product), which comes down to better quality. DO YOUR RESEARCH to find good companies that fall under the 2nd category.

• Pay attention to ingredients.

Although you may not be a specialist when it comes to fully understanding what is contained in the bottle of a product you purchase, you must nonetheless pay attention to ingredients. Here is a little hint: the products that focus on providing maximum benefit instead of making profit should only include ingredients that have been shown to be truly beneficial to the skin. For instance, grape seed extract, a powerful antioxidant, is one of them. Those "gimmick" products packed with fillers are ineffective and can be harmful in the long run to your skin with regular use. Especially if you have sensitive skin, some of the active ingredients in those types of products can trigger irritation, allergies or other skin problems. So you must be careful. Here is one last hint: if all the letters of the alphabet are used simply to spell an ingredient that you can barely pronounce, beware!

To conclude, let's reiterate: it is important to do your research first, in order to find the top skin care products out there. Given these points, it is strongly recommended to dig deeper and find out more about the manufacturers behind each brand name you wish to consider. What is their mission? What is their philosophy? What do they believe in? Are they concerned with your beauty and your health? The answers to these questions can give you a pretty good hint as to the quality associated with a product.
If you found this article helpful and would like to read more of Nadine's articles and tips on how to look and feel great in your thirties, visit her blog at http://www.naturalglowingskinover30.com/.

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