Biotin. Uses and Benefits

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1 Biotin Biotin is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Consequently, it is found in many cosmetics and health products for the hair and skin, though it cannot be absorbed through the hair or skin itself. Biotin is a core element of Folligenix, which is taken internally, and therefore is more effective than external products which can t be absorbed. Using biotin for hair growth, chances of hair loss are significantly reduced. Biotin nourishes skin, strengthens nails and hair Biotin and hair loss are inter related. Deficiency of biotin may cause unhealthy and breakage of hair, which might finally lead to hair loss. Biotin is an important component not only to new hair growth but also keeps the skin and nails in perfect health. Constituents: Alkaloids, apsaicine, capsacutin, capsaicin, capsanthine, capsico PABA, fatty acids, flavonoids, sugars, carotene, volatile oil, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and C.

2 Organic Horsetail Extract Well known as an anti-aging beauty aid and cosmetic agent Rich in silicon which helps to binds protein minerals together in the blood vessels and connective tissues (Silicon is the material of which collagen is made) Helps promote circulation to the scalp with the elements of selenium and silica Invigorates and reinforces hair Provides excellent healing effect for most skin conditions Improves the texture and tone of skin and nails and greatly strengthens bones and teeth Known as the best tonic to cure acne and eczema Antibacterial and astringent effects Constituents: minerals (silicic acids and silicates 5-8%; aluminium, sulphur,manganese and magnesium),flavonoids (principally quercetin glycosides), phenolic acids, alkaloids (usually absent except for traces of nicotine, palustrine and palustrinine), saponin (equisetonin), bittter principle, phytosterols (cholesterol, isofucosterol, campesterol and others), tannins.

3 Organic Olive Leaf Extract Abundant antioxidant properties and free radical scavenger Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is twice as powerful as Grape Seed Extract, five times more powerful than Vitamin C and far, far more powerful than Noni, Goji, Mangosteen, Cranberries, Blueberries and Pomegranate Prevents the movement of free radicals that damage the cells in the body Rejuvenates and protects skin when used topically Serves as an antiseptic and astringent when applied to the skin Treats and prevents bacterial and viral infections Constituents: Secoiridoids - including oleuropein, as well as ligustroside and oleacein. It further contains triterpenoids (oleanolic acid and uvaol), sterols, flavonoids (chrysoeriol, apigenin and luteolin glycosides) and various other phenolic acids.

4 Organic Aloe Vera Stimulates cell regeneration Provides excellent healing effects for most skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, sunburn, ulcers, and wounds Softening agent for the skin Reduces swelling and itching related to inflammatory skin conditions Astringent qualities and is usually combined with other ingredients to make soothing treatments for the skin Superb anti-oxidant properties effective in helping to prevent skin damage Constituents: Anthraquinones (aloin (barbaloin), isobarloin, anthranol, aloetic acid, anthracene, ester of cinnamic acid, aloe-emodin, emodin, chrysophanoic acid, ethereal oil as well as resistannol), saccharides (glycoprotein, mucopolysaccharide and polysaccharides such as galactose, xylose, arabinose, acetylated mannose as well as the remarkable acemannan), prostaglandins and fatty acids, enzymes (oxidase, amylase, catalase, lipase and alkaline phosphatase) amino acids (lysine, threonine, valine, methionine, leucine, isoleucine and phenylalanine) vitamins (vitamin b1, B2, B6, C, E, folic acid, choline and beta carotene) minerals (calcium, sodium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, copper and chromium as well as other miscellaneous compounds such as cholesterol, triglycerides, steroids, uric acid, lignins, beta-sitosterol, gibberellin and salicylic acid.

5 Organic Soy Lecithin Lecithin is an emollient, which is a softening and soothing agent with moisturizing properties Hydrates the skin Excellent additive for restorative creams or products designed for mature, dry, or overworked skin Unique ability to deeply penetrate the skin, and carry substances directly to the cells and the bloodstream Effective in treating inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis Constituents: Phospholipids; Phosphatidycholine- 16.4%, Phosphatidylethanolamine- 10% Phosphatidylinositol- 10.2%, Phosphatidic Acid- 2.60%.

6 Organic Green Tea Extract Used as an anti-aging ingredient in skin care preparations Antioxidant effects prevent free radical damage and possible skin tumors and cancers Potent anti-inflammatory agent thereby reducing inflammation in the skin Has an inhibitory action on collagenase, which is a collagenreducing enzyme that breaks down collagen Topical use helps to promote the health and quantity of collagen, thereby maintaining a firm and elastic skin Acts as an astringent but also protects the skin Positively influences the tone and health of the skin Constituents: Caffeine (formerly called theine), tannin (flavonols), theophylline, theobromine, fat, wax, saponins, essential oils, polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and Particularly catechins, carotene, vitamin C, vitamins A, B1, B12, K and P, flouride, iron, magnesium, calcium, strontium, copper, nickel, and zinc.

7 Organic Rose Hips Improves general quality of the skin Helps promote accelerated healing of serious burns Essential in the formation and synthesis of collagen in the skin, without it your skin would age prematurely. Excellent in treating dermatological problems following radiotherapy, darkening of the skin and dermatitis. Helps in scar healing and sun skin care. Helps reverse ageing of the skin due to U.V. radiation damage. Helps in healing skin grafts, brown spots and deep lines associated with dry, prematurely aged skin. Helps smooth out winkles and the problem of "crows feet" around eyes. 80% fatty acids content contribute to damaged tissue repair and skin cell regeneration. Improves general quality of the hair. Helps in dealing with conditions relating to dyed, permed and tinted hair and hair damaged by extreme hot and cold climatic influences Constituents: Vitamin c (to 1.7%), vitamins b,e, and k, nicotinamide, organic acids, tannin, pectin.

8 Organic Bee Pollen Rejuvenating and nourishing effects for the skin Prevents premature aging of the cells and stimulates growth of new skin tissue Acts as a moisturizer for dry skin, wrinkles, and creases Bactericidal and fungicidal characteristics which provide many benefits in various applications in cosmetics Constituents: Protein 21.2 %, Carbohydrates 48.5 %, Fatty acids 9.9 %, Ash 3.5 %, Fiber 14.2%, Thiamine (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), Nicotinic Acid (Nicotinamide), Pantothenic Acid (Part of B-complex), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Retinol (vitamin A), Tocopherol (vitamin E).

9 Organic Kelp Increase the skin s moisture levels and elasticity Prevents, restores, and strengthens damaged cells Deep cleans and stimulates and improves blood and lymph circulation Works as an antioxidant Reduces hair loss Used to oxygenate and detoxify the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite Used as an exfoliant to slough off dead skin cells Constituents: Polysaccharides: alginic acid (algin) as the major component; fucoidan and laminarin (sulphated polysaccharide esters). Minerals: iodine; calcium; potassium; magnesium; phosphorus; iron and silicon. Total iodine varies between 0.1 to 0.8%, based on dry weight. Raw Laminaria kelp contains: Water 81.6; Protein 1.7%; Total lipid (fat) 0.56%; Carbohydrate, by difference 9.6%; Fiber, total dietary 1.3%; Ash 6.61%. Minerals (per 100g): Calcium, 168mg; Iron, 2.8mg; Magnesium, 121mg; Phosphorus, 42mg; Potassium, 89mg; Sodium, 233mg; Zinc, 1.23mg; Copper, 0.13mg; Manganese, 0.2mg; Selenium, 0.7mcg. Vitamins: Vitamin C, 3.0mg; Thiamin 0.05mg; Riboflavin 0.15 mg; Niacin 0.47mg; Pantothenic acid 0.64mg; Vitamin B ; Folate, 180mcg; Vitamin A, 116IU; Vitamin A, RE 12mg; Vitamin E 0.87mg (ate). Lipids: Fatty acids, total saturated 0.25%; Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.098%; Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.047%. Kelp also contains several essential and nonessential amino acids, including 0.27% Glutamic acid.

10 Dandelion Leaf Effective in treating skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema as it reduces the body's efforts to eliminate toxins through the skin Antioxidant properties Cleanses skin and eliminates acne Helps prevent skin infections Constituents: Bitter compounds of the sesquiterpene lactone type including eudesmanolides, 14-O-beta-D-glucosyl-11,13-dihydro-taraxinic acid (1) and 14-O-beta-D-glucosyl-taraxinic acid (2); triterpenes including beta-amyrin, taraxol, and taraxerol; carotenoids including lutein; fatty acids such as myristic acid; flavonoids including apigenin, luteolin and chrysoeriol; three flavonoid glycosides including luteolin 7-glucoside and two luteolin 7- diglucosides; inulin; saponins; minerals including up to 4.5% potassium; phenolic acids including caffeic, chlorogenic, hydroxycinnamic, chicoric, and monocaffeyltartaric acids; the coumarins, cichoriin and aesculin; sitosterol, stigmasterol and taraxasterol; sugars; and up to 14,000 IU/100g vitamin A. Raw dandelion greens contain (proximates based on 100g): 86g water; 2.7g protein; 0.7g fat; 9.2g carbohydrate, by difference; 3.5g fibre; 1.8g ash. Minerals include: 187mg calcium; 3mg iron; 36mg magnesium; 66mg phosphorus; 397mg potassium; 76mg sodium; 0.41mg zinc; 0.2mg copper; 0.3mg manganese; 0.5mcg selenium. Vitamins: 35mg Vitamin C; 0.2mg thiamin; 0.3mg riboflavin; 0.8mg niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B-6; 27mcg folate; 14,000 IU vitamin A; 1400mcg vitamin A, RE; 2.5mg vitamin E (ate).

11 Organic Flax Seed Rejuvenating and nourishing effects for the skin High levels of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids which promote healthy skin Useful for healing scars, abrasions and also has antiinflammatory properties Effective in treating skin disorders such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema Constituents: Fiber (hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin), 2-2.5% lignans (phytoestrogens from the seed coat), fatty oils with percent linolenic acid esters (omega-3 essential fatty acids), albumin, linustatin, and linamarin.

12 Cayenne Effective in treating and improving overall severity skin disorders such as psoriasis Calming effect on various itchy skin conditions such as prurigo nodularis Stimulates circulation to the hair follicles and skin Constituents: Alkaloids, apsaicine, capsacutin, capsaicin, capsanthine, capsico PABA, fatty acids, flavonoids, sugars, carotene, volatile oil, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and C.