What does Dr. Lucy’s proprietary face oils with Rosehip seed oil, the Duchess of Cambridge, Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and model Miranda Kerr all have in common? Reportedly, they use rosehip seed oil to keep their skin smooth and blemish-free.- Dr. Axe DNM DC CNS

CELL REGENERATION
Specifically, rose hip seed oil aids in regeneration, providing anti-aging benefits. It is particularly high in vitamin C, making it one of the richest plant sources for the skin. This is another reason why rosehip seed oil is a great choice. Says Dr. Axe

SKIN AGING REVERSED
Because it is high in free-radical fighting antioxidants, rosehip seed oil can be used to reverse skin aging. Fighting environmental pollutants and protecting the skin from the suns damaging affects.

SKIN TEXTURE IMPROVED
As a natural source of the antioxidant lycopene, rosehip seed oil improves the texture of skin and protects against premature aging.

It contains beta-carotene to reduce the appearance of skin aging by eliminating free-radical damage.

VITAMIN C
*Rosehip seed oil is also high in vitamin C, and is a natural skin anti-aging agent. Vitamin C is needed to produce collagen, a naturally occurring protein found in the body that supports elasticity and flexibility of the skin.

Vitamin C increases the synthesis of collagen. In other words, it’s the fuel needed to start the collagen-synthesis engine. Vitamin C is responsible for inducing these reactions.

VITAMIN A
Rosehip seed oil also contains vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

HELPS WITH SUN DAMAGE
One reason why skin wrinkles and marks appear is because of over-exposure to the sun – it is one of the top 10 causes of premature aging of your face. The sun’s UV rays may also cause spots on the face that result in wrinkles or discoloration. The antioxidants in rosehip seed oil seem to repair damages while the essential fatty acid content improves skin tone, pigmentation and texture.

Plus! being in the sun too long can also damage collagen production. Collagen levels drop as you age. But the vitamin C content in rosehip seed oil can help restore collagen production to normal. - Healthy and Natural World, Jenny Hills, Medical Writer and Researcher

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"DR. LUCY FACE OIL REALLY IS A POWERFUL MIRACLE LIQUID!!!" - Virginia G.

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“Dr. Lucy products are the best facial products I have ever used! I feel like I am treating my face to a luxurious pampering every day, and I have smoother and more evenly toned skin than I can ever remember having! Thank you Becky!”
— Nancy Rice

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Before we get started, I want to apologize for no Bonjour French Friday last week! I was at a meeting in Los Angeles, actually at the Hilton Hotel, LAX and for some reason I forgot to send it out! Could I have scheduled it on autopilot? YES! But did I? NO! I/we missed this step!

When did I realize this? Sitting in the meeting on Sunday morning! It hit me like a ton of bricks! (I hate it when it does that!). Anyway, meeting was great, flight was great (watched James Bond, Quantum of Solace). When I finally got home, my cozy Casper bed felt heavenly!

Let's talk about collagen supplements, some pros and cons, then you decide...

Even though research about the effectiveness of collagen supplements is still in its early stages, pills and powders that contain collagen have gained popularity in recent years.

Collagen supplements are often advertised as being able to do things like restore sagging skin and diminish wrinkles. Some research supports the idea that collagen supplements can be beneficial to your skin and overall health, but the research is very limited.

Collagen is an important part of our skin's makeup, it provides structural support and elasticity. After age 20, people begin slowly losing their body's collagen supply each year.

What happens when you consume collagen supplements?

You can't actually target specific areas of your body and these products may not be absorbed by your body in a way that will make a visible or notable difference in your skin.

Like most proteins, when collagen is heated, it loses all of its structure with the unwinding and separation of Atom proteins, etc. Then, when this denatured mass of tangled chains cools down, it soaks up all of the surrounding water like a sponge, forming gelatin, which you don't want... Had to get a little chemistry talk in.

Look at it this way...

Powder collagen should not gel, but food collagen (like bone broth, etc.) should gel.

In a nut shell? "Fuggedaboutit"!

Heat harms the potency and effectiveness of a variety of vitamins and other nutrients. Starting at about 120 °F and going all the way up to 240 °F, which is about 30 degrees hotter than boiling water! Anything above 240 °F? Denatured and pretty much down and out for the count!

Most collagen supplements and powders are not highly regulated.

Since the FDA categorizes supplements as a food, not a drug, they do not verify the claims made about these items.

Healthier alternatives? YES please!

The effects of collagen supplements continue to be researched and debated. Instead of buying these supplements, you can always help your body make more collagen naturally by ensuring your diet is packed with healthy foods.

Foods that contain gelatin, such as bone broth, provide collagen.

Gelatin is a protein substance derived from collagen after it’s cooked and is found in the connective tissues of animals. Thus, foods such as chicken skin, pork skin, beef, and fish are sources of collagen.

Major Collagen Food Players...
Proline: found in egg whites, dairy, cabbage, mushrooms, and asparagus
Glycine: found in pork skin, chicken skin, and gelatin, and a variety of other protein-rich foods
Vitamin C: for collagen synthesis. Found in citrus fruits and bell peppers
Zinc: found in beef, lamb, pork, shellfish, chickpeas, lentils, beans, milk, cheese, and various nuts and seeds
Copper: found in organ meats, cocoa powder, cashews, sesame seeds, and lentils