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Glow from the Inside Out: The Science Behind Beauty from Within

When it comes to radiant skin and healthy hair, most of us instinctively reach for creams, serums, and styling products. But what if the real secret to lasting beauty lies not in your makeup bag, but in your morning supplement routine?

Welcome to the world of beauty from within – a movement that’s transforming the way we approach skincare and haircare.

Why Topical Products Aren’t Always Enough

Your skin and hair are more than just surface features – they’re reflections of your internal health. While topical products may hydrate and protect, or temporarily improve appearance, they often don’t address the root causes of common concerns through actions that can only start from within. Things like supporting new healthy skin cell turnover, or keeping hair in growth (anagen) phase for longer to improve hair thickness – there is only so much that you can do from the outside.

Factors like stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal shifts can all impact the health and appearance of your skin and hair. That’s why targeted, clinically researched supplements can make such a difference. They nourish and protect the body at a cellular level and can significantly enhance hair and skin health in a way that is not observed with topical treatments alone.

The Power of Clinically Researched Nutrients

Vital’s new skin and hair supplements offer ingredients with key benefits backed by clinical research:

Vital Skin Clear is formulated for adults and teens with blemished or pimple-prone skin. It is formulated with high-strength Retinol, which is a form of vitamin A for healthy new skin cell turnover and growth.1 Vital Skin Clear also contains Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3 which support healing and skin repair. The need for these nutrients is increased in acne-prone skin.2,3 This combination of ingredients promotes cell renewal, protects skin cells, supports wound healing, and aids connective tissue formation.

Vital Skin Glow combines clinically researched FloraGLO® Lutein with Retinol, Niacinamide, and key vitamins to support hydration, improve elasticity, and promote a brighter, more luminous complexion.

Vital Skin Restore blends Resveratrol, Rutin, Retinol, CoQ10, and Silicon to combat oxidative stress, support cellular repair, and support youthful-looking complexion. Our skin is often exposed to free radicals from various aspects including foods, pollution, and excess sun exposure, all of which may contribute to signs of ageing. Antioxidants help to protect the skin from this cumulative exposure over time.

Vital Hair Restore contains therapeutic levels of CeramosidesTM – a source of ceramides that are clinically tested to reduce hair loss, improve elasticity and promote hair growth, for healthier hair. By strengthening connections between hair cells and preventing breakage, CeramosidesTM help to keep hair healthy in the anagen (growth) phase for longer.3

A New Era of Self-Care

If you are looking for high-quality, evidence-based supplements to support your beauty from within then Vital’s got your back. Whether you’re looking to age gracefully, strengthen your hair, or simply feel more confident in your natural beauty, Vital offers a range of effective solutions for beauty that’s more than skin deep.

References:

  1. VanBuren CA, Everts HB. Vitamin A in Skin and Hair: An Update. Nutrients. 2022 Jul 19;14(14):2952.
  2. Seth I, Lim B, Cevik J, Gracias D, Chua M, Kenney PS, Rozen WM, Cuomo R. Impact of nutrition on skin wound healing and aesthetic outcomes: A comprehensive narrative review. JPRAS Open. 2024 Jan 23;39:291-302.
  3. Hasamoh Y, Thadanipon K, Juntongjin P. Association between Vitamin D Level and Acne, and Correlation with Disease Severity: A Meta-Analysis. Dermatology. 2022;238(3):404-411.
  4. Oh, J.H., Jeong, K.H., Kim, J.E. and Kang, H. (2019). Synthesized Ceramide Induces Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells with Potential Contribution to Hair Growth. Annals of Dermatology, [online] 31(2), pp.164–174. doi:https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2019.31.2.164.
  5. Movahed S, Heidarali H, Janfada B, Rashidipour M, Zarandi M, Khalifeh S, Khalifeh S, Abbasi B. Effect of Borage Oil Supplementation on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials. Food & Health. 2025, 8(2): 25-32.

 

[S0] Vital® SKIN CLEAR softgel capsules. Each capsule contains 500 mg Borage oil (Borago officinalis L.)  providing 100 mg Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA); 150 mg Vitamin C; 37,5 mg Magnesium; 12,5 mg Zinc; 1501 µg RE (5000 IU)Vitamin A; 25 µg (1000 IU) Vitamin D3. Health supplement. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd, Reg. no.: 51/03081/07. Vineyard Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Drive, De Bron, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa. Tel no.: 0800 22 3311. Please refer to the detailed professional information (PI) for full prescribing information.

[S0] Vital® SKIN GLOW capsules. Each capsule contains 200 mg FloraGlo TM Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)  providing 10 mg Lutein and 0,5 mg Zeaxanthin; 75 mg Vitamin C; 50 mg L-Tyrosine; 25 mg Niacinamide; 6,7 mg α-TE (10 IU) Vitamin E; 750 µg RE (2500 IU) Vitamin A. Combination product – Western herbal medicine / Health supplement. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd, Reg. no.: 51/03081/07. Vineyard Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Drive, De Bron, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa. Tel no.: 0800 22 3311. Please refer to the detailed professional information (PI) for full prescribing information.

[S0] Vital® SKIN RESTORE softgel capsules. Each capsule contains 250 mg Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc.)  providing 125 mg Resveratrol; 100 mg Rutin (Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott); 10 mg Silicon; 10 mg Co-Enzyme Q10; 6,8 mg α-TE (10 IU) Vitamin E; 750 µg RE (2500 IU) Vitamin A; 25 µg Selenium. Combination product – Western herbal medicine / Health supplement. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd, Reg. no.: 51/03081/07. Vineyard Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Drive, De Bron, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa. Tel no.: 0800 22 3311. Please refer to the detailed professional information (PI) for full prescribing information.

[S0] Vital® HAIR RESTORE softgel capsules. Each capsule contains 70 mg Ceramosides TM Triticum Aestivum L. (Wheat) lipids [seed extract, standardised to min 15 % spingolipids and min 15 % digalactosyl diglycerides]; 10 mg Silicon; 500 µg Biotin. Combination product – Western herbal medicine / Health supplement. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd, Reg. no.: 51/03081/07. Vineyard Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Drive, De Bron, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa. Tel no.: 0800 22 3311. Please refer to the detailed professional information (PI) for full prescribing information.