Healthy skin is more than skin deep

You spend the day smearing on moisturizers. You go to sleep with night cream on your face. You make an attempt at skin exfoliation. All these, you do in the belief that these will do your skin good.

But finding the right products for your skin is a process that is perfected with time and experience. It can’t and shouldn’t be rushed.

Health Express is a leading proponent of this widely spreading movement in the Philippines. In fact, they have aptly dubbed this the "Health Express Skin Health Campaign." Health Express has become committed to providing Filipinos with a wide range of products that are sure to enrich one’s physical and mental well being.

At a time when skin products have become abundant and countless clinical procedures introduced, it’s high time to take a step back and take a deep breath, more importantly, to let your skin breathe.

Thanks to the studies regarding natural health, there have been a number of natural products that have been noted to effectively do the skin good. As the sight of a wide variety of skin health supplements can be overwhelming, I shall walk you through Health Express’ five basics.

Calcium, magnesium and zinc. As you have been told growing up, it is vital for the body to have enough calcium as it facilitates the strengthening of the bones. Magnesium is essential in regulating muscle contractions and nerve impulses. What’s more, calcium and magnesium, together, ensure proper bone mineralization. Meanwhile, zinc is a nutrient the body can’t live without. It’s an immune system booster, a fertility promoter and a protein synthesizer. It prevents acne, keeps oil glands in check and fights bacteria. In addition, it has been reported that a dosage of 15-50 mg of zinc is capable of treating badly blemished skin. These three nutrients can be found in one tablet. In fact, Health Express offers its Chelated Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc health supplement for P320.

Equally important is vitamin E. Health reports have consistently noted this vitamin to be a powerful antioxidant (thereby, slowing the aging process) as much as it prevents coronary heart disease and fights cancer. For the skin, it is a key ingredient to maintaining a healthy glow and making sure your hair is healthy, too. It also helps brings out the radiance of one’s face as it improves the circulation in our tiny capillaries while replacing the cells on the skin’s outer layer. Health Express vitamin E-400 IU soft gels come with Natural d-Alpha and can be purchased for P790.

Also gaining wide popularity in the market is the Co Enzyme Q-10 or Co Q10 for short. Also known as ubiquinol-10, this is a nutrient that reportedly exhibits remarkable antioxidant properties. Moreover, its presence is vital in our bodies in terms of energy production and metabolism regulation. Due to these reasons, it has been widely believed that Co Q10 increases energy, improves one’s cardiovascular condition, boosts the immune system and assists in combating obesity. A 30 mg bottle costs P1,500.

Milk Thistle is perfect for the kind of life we lead today. Let me explain why. First and foremost, milk thistle has been acknowledged heavily for it remarkable effects on the liver, both cleaning and protecting it. Hence, this is most recommended for people who experience a lot of stress, drink a lot and take medications. Moreover, it has also been reported to be capable of treating people who experience alternating conditions of diarrhea and constipation. It can reportedly treat a wide range of skin problems from acne to severe eczema. Furthermore, it’s also been known to possess skin softening and moisturizing properties that prevent skin from drying and cracking. At present, more and more studies regarding milk thistle are underway. For now though, milk thistle has reportedly been blended in products for the treatment of: hepatitis (A, B, C, D and E), cirrhosis, liver protection (and cleansing), post treatment detox (which range from massage to chemotherapy), cleansing, skin problems (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and acne), inflammation, growths, cysts and tumors, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gallstones and kidney stones, blood toxins and overburdened lymph, prostatitis and menopausal heat symptoms. For these reasons (and increasingly more), it is very advisable to take some milk thistle health supplements, which is available in Health Express in softgel form at 30 pieces per bottle at P500.00.

Quite new in the health market is Glutathione. According to health reports, this compound found in living organisms is quite a powerful antioxidant. So powerful, in fact, that it has promisingly been known as a means to fight cancer. Aside from this, there have also been numerous reports that link glutathione to the management of atherosclerosis, diabetes, lung disorders, male infertility and noise-induced hearing loss. Moreover, it has also been reported to help prevent a number of toxicities as well as be capable of engaging in anti-viral activities. And since it’s an antioxidant, it is naturally anti-aging. You can add some glutathione to your life by way of Health Express who offers 250 mg L-glutathione capsules in 30-capsule bottles.

If you’re really committed to your health, providing your body with the right health supplements can make a remarkable difference in the way you function everyday.

Health Express can be found in Glorietta 3, Eastwood City Mall, Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Supermarket Ermita, Festival Mall, Makati Supermarket (Alabang and Tutuban Centermall), SM Supermarket Iloilo, Robinson’s Supermarket Bacolod, Robinson’s Place Novaliches, Robinson’s Place Sta. Rosa Laguna, Robinson’s Cagayan de Oro, SM Davao, Ayala Center Cebu and Robinson’s Metro East Cainta, Rizal.

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