They say beauty comes from within, and companies like Vital Proteins and Goop are interpreting that literally for their wide range of beauty and wellness products. Soft gels, powders and gummies no longer are defined as just snacks or ‘pills,’ but as new methods of maintaining both outward appearances and inner wellness. Here are some of the best brands paving the way for the ingestible beauty movement, giving new meaning to the old adage.
protein power
Collagen’s benefits range from improving hair and nail growth to supporting joint and ligament health. Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides is an unflavored powder that can be added to any cold or hot liquid or easily baked into your favorite dessert. The bovine hide-based product is one of the best sources of ingestible collagen on the market and arguably the best to ingest.
$25, vitalproteins.com
new heights of hemp
Hemp-derived CBD has become the ingredient du jour in many beauty and wellness products—and for good reason. CBD, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, has therapeutic benefits that include alleviating inflammation and pain both topically and internally. Populum Full-Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil uses all of the CBD molecules, which work together to provide the most effective results.
$59, populum.com
hydrating with hum
We’ve all heard about the hydrating benefits of applying hyaluronic acid directly onto the skin, but eating it? Hum Nutrition Glow Sweet Glow Vegan Gummies are a tasty alternative to getting your daily dose of hyaluronic acid. Vitamins C and E create a power punch to keep skin hydrated from the inside out, locking in moisture for the ultimate healthy glow.
$25, sephora.com
goop gang
A glass of Goop a day will keep the doctor away! Well, maybe. GoopGlow Morning Skin Superpowder is packed with skin-improving ingredients like vitamins C and E, as well as grape seed proanthocyanidins, which are powerful antioxidants. Just add a packet to a glass of water daily, and let this power shot work its wonders to alleviate everything from dull skin to stress.
$60 for 30-day supply, shop.goop.com
total tranquility
Looking your best also means feeling your best, and Shanti Wellness Tranquil Adaptogenic Capsules help you do just that. The blend of herbs, amino acids and minerals promotes mental balance and, you guessed it, tranquility. The medicinal herb ashwagandha and GABA, a natural amino acid, work to increase serotonin levels, leaving you with an overall sense of improved well-being, which is the first step to having a good skin and hair day.
$45, shopshanti.com
