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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Inositol

Inositol is a member of the vitamin B complex and is often referred to as vitamin B8 (although it’s not really a vitamin at all). Inositol is actually a naturally occurring glucose isomer. 
Inositol benefits your body in a number of ways by transporting fat throughout your body and it also aids the neurons in your central nervous system to make sure everything is running smoothly. Inositol also functions very closely with another popular nutrient, choline, and both have huge health benefits.

Inositol is needed for health at cellular level and a fair concentration is found in the lens of the human eye as well as the heart. Men taking extra inositol reported that their hair loss had improved, with less hair falling out - although this has not been tested under clinical situations.

Inositol is required for
  • Inositol plays an important part in the health of cell membranes especially the specialized cells in the brain, bone marrow, eyes and intestines. 
  • The function of the cell membranes is to regulate the contents of the cells, which makes effective functioning possible. 
  •  Inositol is said to promote healthy hair, hair growth, and helps in controlling estrogen levels and may assist in preventing breast lumps. It may also be of benefit in reducing blood cholesterol levels.
Deficiency of inositol
If your intake is not sufficient, you may experience symptoms such as eczema, hair loss, constipation, and abnormalities of the eyes and raised cholesterol.

Best used with
Choline should be taken in the same amount as inositol and the best is to take the entire B group vitamins with it, Vitamin E, vitamin C as well as folic acid and linoleic acid is thought to increase the functioning of inositol.

When more inositol may be required 
Taking of long term antibiotics may increase your need for inositol, as well as if you consume a lot of coffee.

Enemy of inositol 
  • Coffee kills this nutrient.
Food sources 
  • Inositol is available from both plant and animal sources. The plant form in which inositol is available is phytic acid, which can bind with minerals and so affect their absorption negatively.
  • The body is also able to manufacture this factor. Inositol is available from wheat germ, brewers yeast. bananas, liver, brown rice, oat flakes, nuts, unrefined molasses, raisins and vegetables.

Amazing Inositol Benefits

  • It promotes strong, healthy hair.   It’s a member of the B complex family which are known to promote strong hair, healthier hair, and faster growth.

  • It lowers cholesterol levels. One major health benefit of inositol is that when combined with choline, they produce lecithin in your body (which you can also obtain from soy lecithin). Lecithin is fundamental in breaking down fats in your body and this means that it can prevent fat build ups in the cell walls of your heart, arteries and brain by breaking down the fatty deposits. Less fat in your arteries, lower cholesterol.

  • It can treat depression and mood swings. The way inositol benefits depression, mood swings and to a lesser extent, bipolar disorder is very promising as well. Research has shown that those with low levels of inositol in their body have a higher chance of suffering any of these mental illnesses. Also, inositol is known to participate in the action of serotonin production in the brain and nerve systems that responds well to mood stabilizers. Put these together and you have a pretty great, natural antidepressant.
  • It can help babies with respiratory problems. A study published in the late 90′s has shown that inositol benefits new born babies with respiratory distress by significantly reducing death and disability. Inositol supplementation lowered rates of death, lung complications, brain bleeds, and eye problems with no real side effects. Further studies are ongoing, but if you are pregnant, speak to your doctor about adding inositol to your prenatal vitamins and they can recommend what you need to do to protect your child.
  • It might help fight against cancer.  Inositol has been shown to have compounds with the criteria needed to treat and potentially prevent cancer. A few select studies in vitro have also shown that it may help — especially when combined with phytic acid.
  • It can help diabetes sufferers. Another great benefit of inositol (as part of the B-complex) is that it can have a positive impact on body cells. Diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disease which is the most frequent complication in diabetics, can be treated well using inositol supplements. Since most of the decreased nerve function is down to a loss of inositol in the cell, increasing your intake can ease the symptoms. It won’t cure the disease, but it will make it more bearable when combined with other diabetic neuropathy treatments.
  • It eases constipation. A lack of inositol in your system can cause excessive relaxation of the muscles in your intestines and alimentary canal, which leads to constipation. Inositol works to stimulate the muscular action and ease the pain of constipation. The same effects can be used in pregnant women to stimulate the muscular contractions in pregnancy to induce labor.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

TIRTIR

TIRTIR is manufacturer of beauty products founded by Korean beauty influencer Lee Yubin.
The brand's motto is to "bring out the radiant you", and its products are known for being high-quality, safe, and effective for the skin. TIRTIR has become a global company and is especially popular in Japan for its cushion foundation.
  • Founded in 2016
  • Parent Company: Goodai Global
  • HQ: Seoul South Korea
  • Website www.tirtir.co.kr
 
The brand is most loved for its hydrating Water Glossy line powered by polyglutamic acid and soothing plant-based ingredients. Other lines from TIRTIR include the brightening VC line starring Vitamin C, the Cica line starring skin-soothing centella extract, and the Peptide line enriched with collagen to boost skin elasticity.

TIRTIR CEO Lee Yu-bin poses for the camera at TIRTIR office in Mapo-gu, Seoul

Friday, August 23, 2024

Clarins

Clarins is a French luxury skin care, cosmetics and perfume company.

The family company was founded in 1954 by the medical student Jacques Courtin-Clarins. The son of the company founder, Christian Courtin-Clarins, has been the chairman of Clarins since 2000. In 1957, Courtin-Clarins developed a new approach to face and body treatments and created a few luxury products based exclusively on plants.
  • Founded    1954
  • Founder    Jacques Courtin-Clarins
  • Private company owned by the Courtin-Clarins family
  • Headquarters    Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
  • Website    Clarins.com

 

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Milk Makeup and Obagi Skincare

Dr. Zein Obagi is a renowned dermatologist who founded Obagi Medical Products and more recently ZO Skin Health. Several decades ago, he pioneered new concepts in skin health and rejuvenation that have shaped the modern dermatology and skincare landscape.

 

  • Obagi was acquired by Waldencast in November 2021 for $1.2 billion.
  • Waldencast also owns Milk Makeup, an award-winning makeup and skincare brand.
  • In July 2022, Waldencast, Obagi, and Milk Makeup completed a business combination and went public on Nasdaq. ($WALD)
  • https://www.obagi.com/
 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

TIRTIR Collagen Core Glow Mask

Collagen Core Glow Mask
Collagen Core Glow Mask is a therapeutic whipped bubble mask that you can use both day and night. With 9 different types of collagen, it will boost skin elasticity making skin more plump and smooth. With Vege-zyme complex and LHA it will improve uneven skin texture and with Glutathione and Hyaluronic Acid, it will hydrate skin from within bringing out the hidden glow of your skin.
  • 2.7 fl oz

  • $19.99

You can use it as a no-wash sleeping mask to leave it all night or use it as a moisturizer in your daytime routine. It can even function as a great makeup primer, making your base makeup adhere to the skin even better.
 
 
 
[Features]
• Whipped bouncy foam texture allows for greater penetration of collagen

• 9 different types of collagen to boost skin elasticity

• Vege-zyme Complex and LHA to refine and even out skin texture

• 243 Da low molecular collagen provides elasticity

• Glutathione and Hyaluronic Acid helps with deep hydration

• Hypoallergenic formulation even suitable for sensitive skin

• Dermatologically tested
 
Ingredients
Water , Glycerin , Propanediol , Butane , Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate , Glycereth-26 , Niacinamide , Propane , Collagen Extract , Methyl Gluceth-20 , Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil , Triethylhexanoin , Butylene Glycol , 1,2-Hexanediol , Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer , Hydroxyacetophenone , Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate , Fragrance , Xanthan Gum , Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate , Ethylhexylglycerin , Cetyl Ethylhexanoate , Disodium EDTA , Citric Acid , Adenosine , Cetearyl Alcohol , Capryloyl Salicylic Acid , Portulaca Oleracea Extract , Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract , Glyceryl Glucoside , Sodium Hyaluronate , Hyaluronic Acid , Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid , Caprylyl Glycol , Hydrolyzed Elastin , Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin , Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water , Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 , Polyglutamic Acid , Hydrolyzed Collagen , Glutathione , Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate , Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate , Potassium Hyaluronate , Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer , Collagen , Collagen Amino Acids , Soluble Collagen , Pentylene Glycol , Atelocollagen , Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen , Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen , Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate , Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer , Tripeptide-3 , Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 , Acetyl Octapeptide-3 , Copper Tripeptide-1 , Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 , Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 , Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 , Tripeptide-1 , Tripeptide-2