SKIN WISDOM® GUARDIAN A COMPLEX anti-inflammatory supplement supporting digestion, detoxification and the skin

GUARDIAN A COMPLEX

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MAINTAIN WISE

Our approach to smarter ageing and solar protection.

~ Supports long-term skin health and elasticity.
~ Protects against daily environmental stressors.
~ Encourages smoother, more radiant skin over time.

Multi-potent, multi-enzyme, anti-inflammatory. A gut-replenishing, easily digestible phyto-nutrition complex of enzymes, herbs and probiotics – supporting digestion, detoxification and radiant skin from within.

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20 capsules

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Who is it for

Those looking for good health, youthful skin – and nutrition for good eye health.

A for Anti-Ageing, A for Antioxidants, A for Amazing carotenoids, A for retinol (the Active form of vitamin A*)

Recommended daily intake

One capsule daily with food.

Key Ingredients

A for Avocado, our carotenoid blend is emulsified in a base of cold pressed avocado oil – much like in the Mediterranean diet. To help support absorption and contribute to the normal health and balance of antioxidant activity in the skin.

A for Astaxanthin, the premium Anti-Ageing and Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant.

And Another A – for All the other good stuff

Beta carotene probably the best known of all the carotenoids, is a primary antioxidant carotenoid in the human diet, specifically in helping reduce the impact of overexposure to the sun. Beta carotene also helps support the normal function of the immune system and contributes to the integrity of mucous membranes.

Lycopene acts as an antioxidant helping to neutralise the impact of excess free radical production systemically throughout the body and can help reduce the negative effects of lipid oxidation.

Lutein is a valuable dietary carotenoid with strong antioxidant activity and many reported benefits and is a major carotenoid that accumulates in skin cells, to help neutralise the negative effects of UV and help shield the skin from the impact of blue light.

Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid closely associated with Lutein, the major carotenoids found concentrated in the eye, acting as antioxidants, stabilising the effects of phototoxic activity generated by free radicals. Zeaxanthin also accumulates in the skin as part of the overall carotenoid reservoir contributing to the body’s natural dermal barrier.

CoQ10 is produced naturally in the body and is an essential factor in regulating a number of key metabolic processes. CoQ10 is also essential to the proper function of the heart and the production of energy and may reduce fatigue and improve energy. CoQ10 can diminish with age and may have blood thinning effects in certain individuals and also reduce the general effects of ageing by neutralising free radicals due to overexposure to sunlight – that can lead to premature ageing. CoQ10 can also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps maintain the stability of collagen throughout the body, contributing to the maintenance of skin elasticity and health.

Vitamin D3, which produces more of the active form of Vitamin D, is essential for the absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphate in the body, contributing to the development of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D also helps maintain a healthy immune system, encourages healthy hair growth and supports normal cell differentiation and normal peripheral circulation.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant, reducing the negative effects of free radicals on lipid membranes. Vitamin E has a long history of use internally (as a supplement) and topically (in anti-aging creams and cosmetics) to help reduce the negative effects of over exposure to sunlight.

* Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.

Full ingredients and values

PRODUCT INFORMATION:
1 capsule (daily intake) provides – Beta Carotene 8mg, Vitamin A 1330 μg RE (from Beta Carotene 8mg), Astaxanthin 6mg, Lutein 4mg, Zeaxanthin 1mg, Lycopene 10mg, Co-Enzyme Q10 20mg, Vitamin D3 10μg, Vitamin E 10mg α-TE, Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 100μg, in a base of Cold Pressed Avocado Oil 200mg. %NRV* – Vitamin A 167%, Vitamin D3 200%, Vitamin E 83%, Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 133%.
*Nutrient Reference Value

INGREDIENTS:
Avocado Oil, Capsule Shell (Glycerol BP, Modified Corn Starch, Colour: Red Iron Oxide); Lycopene Complex (Sunflower Oil, Tomato, Lycopene), Astaxanthin Oleoresin (Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Olive Oil, Rosemary Extract), Natural Betacarotene, Natural Co-enzyme Q10, Lutein, Vitamin E, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin K2, Vitamin D3 Extract.

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Contraindications

Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Beta Carotene should not be taken by heavy smokers. If you are taking anti-coagulants and blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin, heparin or coumarin, other medication, under medical supervision or if you are planning pregnancy, pregnant or lactating please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this food supplement. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet & a healthy lifestyle. See packet for best before end date. Store in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

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LET’S CHAT ABOUT CAROTENOIDS

The incredible vibrant yellow, orange and red pigments found in plants (designed by nature to stand out and look appealing) – known and treasured for their unique, essential roles in photosynthesis as well as antioxidant properties. These ancient isoprenoids, dating back 2.5 billion years, are synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms, including plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. They not only contribute to photosynthesis by harvesting and transferring light energy to chlorophylls but also protect plants from excess energy and reactive oxygen species.

Much like they protect plants from pollution, stress, and sunlight they also protect the human skin from the same environmental stressors – shielding us and preventing oxidative damage, fragility, and loss of elasticity over time. Carotenoids are found abundantly in the skin’s hypodermis and migrate to the epidermis through sweat and oil glands. They can help prevent wrinkles and depletion by protecting the skin, preserving its structure and maintaining moisture. (Basically everything we want!)

It is hard to overstate the fundamental role of carotenoids for good health, youthful skin, and human biochemistry, even eye health. We could go on and on.

An arrangement of tomatoes and petals

CAROTENOID CONVERSION IS ANYTHING BUT BORING

The body converts carotene into Retinol, which is the active form of vitamin A. This conversion allows carotene-rich foods to serve as an on-demand, self-regulated source of vitamin A. And whereas Vitamin A can be problematic when taken as a supplement because it stores in the liver, accumulates over time and can result in symptoms of toxicity, carotenoids, such as Beta Carotene, are converted to Vitamin A within the body as required – so you always get the exactly the right dose at the right time.

Simply put, even though are anything but simple, carotenoids are amazing precursors to vitamin A. (And one of the many reasons we absolutely love them.)

Hour glass surrounded by petals with tomatoes and avocado

OUR FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING SAVIOUR

Over exposure to the sun and air-born pollution impacts the skin by increasing the production of free radicals (those reactive chemicals with an oh so unfortunate ability to destabilise the normal function of your skin) and contribute to the appearance of ageing and skin damage.

The clever carotenoids accumulate in organs and tissues throughout the body, functioning as antioxidants which are known to have the ability to come to your skins rescue (think ingestible retinol and SPF) and neutralise free radicals.