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From plant protein to the gut microbiome

From plant protein to the gut microbiome, active nutrition is an area that offers ample opportunities

Several factors, such as genetics, age, environment, diet, and lifestyle, can influence gut microbiome. Since dietary habits differ as per geographical factors, the variations can also be seen in the microbiome of different populations. Diet-based changes have been observed irrespective of the age of the population. While different diet compositions can impact the microbiome profiles, consuming an unbalanced diet over some time, along with an unhealthy lifestyle, can also impact the microbiome . People with obesity and overweight have been reported to show a lower gut microbiome diversity.

Post-exercise nutrition: Gut health, inflammation, and recovery the importance of the gut microbiome to post-exercise recovery.

The recovery piece of post-workout is also very dependent on total gut health

So much of the immune function, as well as chronic systemic inflammation, can begin in the gut – and so keeping the microbiome healthy, making sure that … you are getting a plant-rich diet that is full of healthy fibres, the prebiotic compounds that feed the microbiome – that helps in recovery because we have anti-inflammatory compounds that don't just stay in the gut, but travel throughout the body.

Getting in your carbohydrate, and hopefully, rapidly emptying, getting to the source, to the muscle cell, and that not causing stomach upset

There is a balance to be struck.

Post-workout you don't want … an overabundance of anti-inflammatory or antioxidant compounds; they can limit recovery and growth, because inflammation is actually the start of recovery

Collagen and creatine in the spotlight
Which ingredients are trending in the active nutrition space?

Protein has gone into everything possible for the purposes of delivering something more accessible.

Collagen was interesting “because it's almost like the white tissue as opposed to the red tissue.

You don't have strong muscles if you don't have strong connective tissue… certainly in terms of product availability and new product launches

An expanded role for creatine, which helps to deliver the energy for the exercise – but it also is a very potent anti-inflammatory. Creatine was having a renaissance

It's not really gone away, but  became boring to people but interestingly … people are realizing just where it can play within the brain, as  anti-inflammatory.

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The best skin care for women over 50

From reducing the appearance of wrinkles to the best brightening treatments, DESERT BLISS share best strategies for women over 50.

Whether you’re a skin-care minimalist or maximalist, your regimen is likely to change over the long term as you tailor it to your needs. By nature of time and gravity, the markers of aging—deep wrinkles, sun spots, crepe-y texture, and loss of volume—present themselves most conspicuously mid-life onward, which is why many look to overhaul their above-neck routines in search of the best skin care for women over 50. From the best way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles to the most robust brightening and resurfacing masks, here DESERT BLISS  share the best strategies and ways to build your arsenal for an ageless complexion.

Cleanse and, Yes, Tone

Needless to say, the best skin care for women over 50 begins with daily face-washing. Mature skin should be treated with a mild, non-irritating cleanser that won’t strip the skin. For those with dryer skin,  it’s best to use a cleanser that provides a good barrier protection with skin-protective ingredients like ceramides.  To help maintain the pH balance of the skin after cleansing, we  recommend using a pH-controlling toner, which can also supply an extra layer of moisture and “act as carrier” for the skin-care steps that come next.

Exfoliate—But Don’t Overdo It

In terms of exfoliation, both physical (scrubs) and chemical (AHAs and BHAs) may be used on mature skin—but proceed with caution. “Yes exfoliation is necessary, but don’t overdo it. With women over 50, the outer layer of skin becomes thinner and more delicate.” To avoid aggravation,  take a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro tears on the epidermis if you get carried away. To buff away dead skin cells safely,  use a gentle scrub, no more than three times a week, and following it up with a calming elixir with soothing ingredients such as ceramide and chamomile. For mild chemical exfoliation, which are  with glycolic and salicylic acids, as well as acne-scar-healing vitamin K and skin-tone-evening bilberry extract, and are gentle enough for daily use. Or, consider a weekly peel treatment , which is formulated with  AHAs blend of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, or  citric acids.

Give Yourself a Facial Massage

A daily facial massage does wonders for the skin at any age, but is especially transformative for mature complexions. It works to sculpt the facial muscles (think: more defined cheekbones and jawline) and reduce fluid buildup, as well as improve blood flow, cell turnover, tissue toning, and boost collagen production. Collagen is the support net of our skin—it’s what gives the structural integrity of the skin and as it declines, skin becomes looser, sags and wrinkles form. Because women experience a dramatic reduction in collagen synthesis after menopause. Using your fingertips or a tool, such as Pause’s Fascia Stimulating Tool, knead and contour the facial muscles, moving along the jawline and upward toward the highs of the cheekbones, under-eye region, and across the forehead. For an extra boost at the end, wrap gauze around ice cubes infused with anti-inflammatory green or chamomile tea, then glide them over the skin.

Restore Volume Loss With Extra Moisture

Starting in your 30s and 40s, hyaluronic levels begin to decrease, which is what makes fine line and deep wrinkles more noticeable. When applied topically, hyaluronic acid can help replenish and retain cell moisture (it holds 1,000 times its weight in water), which is why it’s such a common ingredient in  serums  moisturizers and creams—particularly in formulas targeting mature skin. It not only delivers hyaluronic acids to the dermis, but the complex chains of different hyaluronic acids stimulate production of your own hyaluronic acid, increasing the resilience of your own skin. To seal in a supercharged creams,  will help mimic and help restore the skin barrier, which combines ceramides and a special peptide complex of camel milk to calm irritation and minimize redness.

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Food by skin: cosmetic actives from plants

Skin is the largest human organ, and it is often subjected to both solar and biological stresses. While some of the antioxidants we consume can end up in our skin, there are many reasons why we should explore better ways to deliver antioxidants to the skin. The major reason is that not all antioxidants can be eaten. They may be too unattractive to our taste buds or too difficult to absorb through our digestive system.

Even after decades of food industrialization, many plant antioxidants still go to waste. Often the food processing technology is not capable of picking up all the antioxidants. Other times, we do not want to include some valuable antioxidants in our food because they are difficult and unpleasant to swallow.

Therefore, agriculture-based cosmetic active ingredients are a promising technology for humans to further enhance their overall health. Key areas for technological advancement include:

Better harvesting of plant antioxidants through researching innovative extraction methods and utilizing plant materials that are unsuitable for the food industry.

Better delivery of plant actives to human skin through innovative cosmetic and delivery system formulation. One of the recent key advancements is to formulate a homogenous and uniform cosmetic layer on the skin surface to serve as a steady administrating reservoir of these actives during the entire time the cosmetic product is on the skin.

The essence of agriculture is humans obtaining energy by intaking and oxidizing carbohydrates, which are photosynthesized by plants using sunlight as a key component. However, burning carbohydrates for energy produces unwanted oxidative stresses in our body. As such, we have been trying to find ways to combat such excessive oxidative stresses. One proven approach is to seek food rich in antioxidants.

Deeply rooted in plant evolution, antioxidant molecules are produced in all farm plants and are plentiful in many agricultural food sources. This is because the plants, like us, rely on antioxidants. Plants use antioxidants to overcome two major sources of threats: solar oxidative stresses and biological stresses.

Biological stresses are commonly presented by animals, despite plants relying on them for help with pollination. A major reason why plants produce aromatic components is so they can attract animals to help them; however, animals may overeat plant fruits, and herbivores and pathogens may attack leaves and fruits, stopping the plants’ normal life cycles. Therefore, plants produce antioxidants so that they are less attractive to herbivores and pathogens. They also produce antioxidants with high chemical oxygen demand (COD) so that things cannot grow on them. Vitamin E is one example of such an antioxidant, and a lot of phenolic antioxidants function this way as well.

Human beings have been absorbing and using these plant antioxidants by eating the plants. We are all aware of the importance of a balanced diet rich in antioxidants; we live in an oxidizing environment, and our body produces life-sustaining energy by burning carbohydrates. Balancing the resulting oxidative stresses is critical to human health.

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WHY IS CAMEL MILK EFFECTIVE FOR ACNE?

Camel milk supports skin elasticity, contains vitamin C, and is rich in skin-loving ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids that leave your skin soft and smooth, making it a very popular ingredient in creams, ointments, and masks for hydration, radiance, and soft skin

Camel milk — especially camel milk powder — contains two essential nutrients for plump and youthful skin: Vitamin C and elastin. Applying camel milk powder topically as a face mask helps tighten the skin and exfoliate to remove dead skin cells, which instantly creates a brighter appearance.

The fats in camel milk are very finely homogenized, so camel milk skincare products are readily absorbed. They don't sit on or near the surface; camel milk skincare products don't blocking pores or exacerbating the symptoms of acne.

Before going any further, we need to be clear that Desert Bliss  does not sell products in Bulgaria  intended to treat acne. Camel milk is not listed as a therapeutic ingredient and our products aren’t listed as acne treatments.

In recent weeks, a number of customers with  acne have bought Desert Bliss  Facial Cleansing Balm soap to cleanse and moisturise their faces. Several have told us how conventional anti-acne cleansing formulations sting when applied and don’t appear to have much effect unless used for several weeks. Others have shown us how quickly their acne has subsided after only a few days of cleansing with our Balm soap.

Here at Desert Bliss , we are delighted to have happy young people come and tell us how the Magic of Camel Milk has transformed their lives by helping their acne. We are not surprised; camel milk creams have long been used in the Middle East and India to treat acne because it naturally cleanses, moisturizes and soothes.

SO WHAT IS ACNE?
Acne usually begins in the teenage years and disappears after eight to ten years, but occasionally it can persist until the 30s and even 40s.

The cause is inflammation of the hair follicles, usually on the face, back and chest where there is a high concentration of oil glands. The hair follicles become blocked with dead cells and oil from the skin. Symptoms include blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and cysts which, in severe cases, acne can lead to permanent scarring.

COMMON ACNE TREATMENTS
There are multiple treatments available for acne over the counter from pharmacies. Most contain astringent antiseptics like benzyl peroxide, which work to prevent new pimples from forming. But often, they don’t act quickly. The first benefits aren’t seen until six to eight weeks of daily use. Do we really want to be using a powerful oxidant like peroxide on delicate skin?

Family doctors can also prescribe retinoid creams, antibiotic creams or antibiotic tablets, which also work to prevent new pimples from forming. Again, the benefits are usually seen after six to eight weeks of daily use. They can be used together with benzyl peroxide creams.

With really severe acne, causing scarring or severe distress, then a referral to a dermatologist for isotretinoin treatment is common. After a course of isotretinoin, most people are cured of their acne.

While there are various surgical and laser treatments that can help acne scarring, the best treatment for acne scarring is prevention. Self-manage your acne, but seek professional advice for early if it doesn’t work.

If you are concerned about skin problems or skin care, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist for information about possible treatments.

SELF-HELP STRATEGIES FOR ACNE
Most sufferers can do a lot to self-manage their acne, including:

Cleansing. The most common self-help advice for acne is to use cleansers specifically developed for acne-prone skin, washing the affected areas twice per day. People are advised not to overdo cleansing, because too much cleansing can cause other skin problems, such as dryness or skin irritations. This is because of the benzyl peroxide in most acne cleansers.

Desert Bliss balm soap  doesn’t contain benzyl peroxide. In fact, its ingredients are all natural; just camel milk, natural Bulgarian rose water , olive oils and coconut oil . It is so moisturizing that you can cleanse far more frequently than with common peroxide based anti-acne cleansers.

Make Up. Choosing water-based, oil-free make up where possible helps to avoids worsening acne by clogging the pores with oils or powder. Make up should be thoroughly removed before going to bed; Desert Bliss balm soap  is perfect for removing water-based make up.

Shaving. For men with facial acne, shaving can be extremely uncomfortable. Common shaving foams often sting and contain additives that can exacerbate acne.  Meantime, use a shaving brush to lather our Desert Bliss balm soap  for a gentle, cleansing and irritation free wet shave.

Diet. There is some weak evidence that a low-GI diet may help some people with acne. Many people think that nuts and  chocolate cause pimples. Research has not shown any strong link with these foods, but if you notice that eating certain foods causes pimples for you, try avoiding them. You could even try drinking camel milk!

WHY IS CAMEL MILK EFFECTIVE FOR ACNE?
Camel milk has some truly amazing properties that may explain why it has been successfully used to manage acne. We summarize those properties but do not make any claims of therapeutic benefit.

HOMOGENISED FATS

The fats in camel milk are very finely homogenized, so camel milk skincare products are readily absorbed.  They don’t sit on or near the surface; camel milk skincare products don’t blocking pores or exacerbating the symptoms of acne.

VITAMINS A & C

Camel milk contains natural Vitamin A and C in forms less astringent than the synthesized acids used in many skincare products. Retinol is a synthesized Vitamin A and retinoid creams are often prescribed for acne treatment.  In cosmetics, Retinol is used to help to unclog pores and speed cell turnover  Synthesized retinal can be irritant, especially on damaged skin.

Vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant.  Again, the Vitamin C in camel milk is all natural, not synthesized.

LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS

The long-chain Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in camel milk are anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and nourishing.   Camel milk cleansers don’t have the drying effect of the common anti-acne products; in fact, the opposite.  They moisturize at the same time as cleansing.

PROTECTIVE PROTEINS

Camel milk contains complex and unique protective proteins which may help to reduce inflammation and irritation.  Desert Bliss  youth face cream  contains pure natural camel milk and can be used topically on spots, pimples and cysts.

ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS

The alpha-hydroxy acids in the milk, particularly the lactic acid, gently peal and remove dead skin cells, assisting to remove a root cause of acne;  dead skin cells blocking hair follicles.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?

Suffer from acne?  Fed up with using skincare products which sting, dry your skin and take an age to work?  The try cleansing with Desert Bliss balm soap before applying  Desert Bliss youth face cream to moisturize and nourish the sites of individual spots.

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Healing flowers - the power of nature

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