REGLOW™

The Science

Lipowheat

Lipowheat contains ceramides that maintains moisture balance and prevents the skin’s membrane structure from becoming dehydrated.* A lack of ceramides in the skin results in the skin’s barrier being susceptible to changes in seasons, environmental factors and other irritants. These skin-nourishing oils help protect the surface of the skin from the environment by retaining moisture.*

One of the challenges of maintaining youthful and healthy-looking skin is that the ceramide levels gradually decline as you age and the skin begins to sag and wrinkle.  The obvious solution would be to replace the loss of ceramides in the skin. But what would be the most effective way of achieving this?

A large study was undertaken to evaluate the wheat ceramide extract in its oil from using an extract which has been proven to contain no gluten or allergen provoking irritants.

In the study, women with dry to very dry skin were either given a placebo or 350mg of wheat ceramide oil daily, for three months.   The results were evaluated three ways – by machine, by dermatological examination and by the patient’s own perspective.

Skin hydration was objectively measured by a technique called “corneometry”. It was discovered that the supplement (but not the placebo) significantly increased skin hydration of the arms, legs, and overall, with the greatest impact on the arms, where skin hydration had increased by more than 35%, compared to less than 1% in the placebo group.*

At all measurement points in the study, the wheat extract scored higher on skin roughness, uniformity of complexion, facial skin hydration, leg skin hydration, suppleness, itchiness, and overall state of the skin.*

This study was an amazing demonstration of the power of whole-grain wheat ceramide supplements to restore and improve the skin’s barrier function, which naturally degenerates with aging and environmental exposure.*

Polypodium Leucotomos

Polypodium Leucotomos is a fern from Central America known as ‘Fernblock’ or ‘Heliocare’ and is a supplement for sensitive skin.  Most of the studies on Polypodium Leucotomos indicate a variety of protective effects against UV(B) induced skin cell radiation, protecting against the sun despite absorbing the radiation;  in the same way sunscreen prevents radiation from being absorbed by omitting the radiation.*

The benefits are part anti-oxidant and part anti-inflammatory, but may be due to the induction of p53, a protein that suppresses inflammation whilst protecting the genome (DNA).*

The novel essence of Polypodium is that is it is effective after oral ingestion and that DNA protection has been found in rats following oral ingestion.*

Research on humans indicate that polypodium benefits most skin conditions with fairly reliable suppression of erythema (reddening of the skin in response to UV radiation), as well as hypersensitivity to sunlight and ‘polymorphic light eruptions’ (a delayed onset of itchiness and reddening not necessarily related to sunburn).*

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that slows the rate of free radical damage that causes skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles.*  It is vital in the production of collagen which aids the growth of cells and blood vessels and helps the skin repair itself.* New research shows that ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, a derivative of Vitamin C, not only neutralizes free radicals but also supports healthy DNA.* 

Beta carotene

The addition of carotenoids in your diet, including beta-carotene, has been shown to be beneficial for our skin. When our skin is exposed to sunlight, the lipids or fats contained in the various layers become vulnerable to oxidation. This in turn accelerates sagging and wrinkle formation. Carotenoids help delay sun-induced aging by slowing down the effects of skin breakdown.*

Green tea extract

Green tea extract is naturally rich in antioxidants, and has a cell-protecting function as well. These antioxidants protect the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.* Green tea extract also contains the Methylxanthines that stimulates skin microcirculation which has a positive effect on the tone and health of the skin.*  Green tea extract has been shown to decrease wrinkles and makes you look younger and slow down aging.*

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar molecule in our own bodies that plays a big role in moisture retention for our skin cells. It acts like a sponge that soaks up and then locks in the moisture we give to our skin. As we age, our natural production of hyaluronic acid slows down. Supplementing with hyaluronic acid will improve skin texture and brightness, and diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles.*