Supplements for healthy skin to reduce your skin care routine

RRecently I made a pact with myself. This fall, I would reclaim my time by prioritizing the wellness habits I really enjoy and cutting out the ones that feel like chores. Chief among them? My ever-increasing, overcomplicated skincare routine.

Once upon a time (okay, not that long ago) there was an attempt to get in on the 10-step skincare trend – and I’ll cut to the chase: it didn’t work for me. With every new serum I thought I needed, a once relaxing regimen turned into a source of stress. And the worst? All the time and effort I put into it didn’t clear up my breakouts or heal my dry skin.

After doing a bit researchI learned that certain oral supplements can actually help promote the tone and hydration of your skin.* This discovery led to a light bulb moment: maybe I could simplify my routine by skipping the layer-upon-layer of topical products and focusing on instead, focus on supplements for healthy skin.*

I started this ‘less is more’ journey by identifying my most important skin goals: hydrate, even out tone, and smooth the texture of my skin.* These needs aligned seamlessly with three NOW^® Supplement solutions: Hydration rescue capsules, Aquatic Beauty+^™ CapsulesAnd Collagen Jelly Beauty Complex Sticks.

So far, and it’s official: Incorporating these healthy skin supplements into my routine (which, by the way, is now definitively low-maintenance) has helped me support my skin goals And make time for other joyful wellness habits – in other words, I kept my appointment intact.* Here’s how.

For hydration*

One of my skin’s most frustrating problems? Intense drought as the seasons change, especially these days as warm air gives way to cold winds. In my previous life, I would continuously apply multiple moisturizers to combat the dryness, but according to a board-certified dermatological surgeon Dendy EngelmanMD, FACMS, FAAD, I may have been working against myself.

“If your skin is overstressed by too many products, you may notice signs such as increased redness, irritation, breakouts, dryness, or an overall dull complexion,” says Dr. Engelman. “These symptoms may indicate that your skin barrier is being compromised by an overuse of ingredients or conflicting active ingredients. A simpler routine helps by reducing the number of products your skin has to process, allowing it to repair and rebalance.”

With that in mind, I started my new, low-maintenance routine by returning to Dr. Engelman recommended basic products – a gentle cleanser, a vitamin C serum and a good moisturizer – and applying that twice a day Hydration rescue capsule.

The supplement is formulated with the super hydrating Hyabest^® hyaluronic acid, which can help retain moisture in the skin and improve hydration from within,* says Dr. Engelman. “This promotes plumper and more supple skin with improved texture and less dryness.*”

Since I started using the Hydration Rescue Capsules, my skin has remained soft and hydrated and I have felt relief from the painful dryness I normally experience at this time of year.*

For an evening skin tone

Between acne scars and irritation, evening out my skin tone has always been a top priority. To address this, I’ve always relied on over-exfoliation, so I was intrigued (and yes, a little skeptical) to see if supplements could really make a difference.

According to Dr. Engelman, vitamin C is essential for firming, brightening and supporting the skin’s overall recovery and hydration*. NOW^® Solutions’ Aquatic Beauty+^™ Capsules pack 111 percent of your daily vitamin C needs, so naturally they seemed like my best choice. Additionally, the supplement contains collagen tripeptides, which can help boost skin hydration and boost collagen production to smooth fine lines.*

My skin color will never be that way absolutely even, but I have noticed that my face is less red and some spots seem to fade since I started using Aquatic Beauty+^™ Capsules.* So yes, they have long had a place in my new, easy line-up.

To make my skin smoother*

After years of dealing with pimples and scars, I consider “smooth skin” a personal oxymoron, but that doesn’t stop me from striving for it. So when Dr. Engelman told me that the VERISOL^® Bioactive collagen peptides found in the Collagen Jelly Beauty Complex Sticks can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin smoothness,* I was all in.

I Love a gummy, so these jelly sticks are a welcome addition to my daily routine. (Pro tip: keep them in the refrigerator, they are extra tasty chilled). At first I couldn’t notice any noticeable changes to my skin, until I came across an old selfie and saw a clear difference in how radiant and smooth the appearance of my skin had become (almost like a real filter?!).*

The verdict? By replacing my 10-step serum routine with a simpler supplement routine, my skin feels more hydrated and balanced than ever.* I support my skin with much less effort and find joy in other wellness practices with all that freed up time.* Confirmed, sometimes less real is more.

Hey wellness seeker! Friendly reminder that – as with all wellness matters – the supplements you take are personal. Well+Good always recommends checking with your health care provider before adding a new supplement to your routine.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.