Journal

  • What is glycation (or the Maillard reaction)?

    Glycation – a simple definition Glycation, also known as the Maillard reaction, is the binding of sugars to proteins [1]. It both occurs spontaneou...
  • Why You Should Be Taking Anti-Glycation Supplements

    We delve into the science of ageing and what causes AGEs and accelerated ageing to show you the solution for younger-looking skin. AGEs (Advanced ...
  • How Sugar Can F*** With Your Skin!

    There's a sticky relationship between sugar and your skin and today we're breaking down what the deal is with glycation, sugar and pre-mature aging. Sweet tooth's beware, what we unravel may make you never look at dessert the same way again!

    We’d all love to have perfect skin, but due to modern lifestyles and the food that we eat, many of us become our own saboteurs to the complexion of our dreams. Most Australians get more than 50 percent of their calories from refined sugar, flour and oil and another 25 percent of calories from animals foods. But while these foods seem like the norm, they are not. Our biology was never designed to process them in the quantities that we eat. Early humans never ate cookies, cake, chocolate bars or anything else so high in refined sugar and fat.
  • SIX SUPPLEMENTS FOR GLOWING & HEALTHY SKIN

    Still experiencing lackluster skin after spending $$$ on your skincare routine?Sometimes a supplement boost may be just what is needed to get your skin back on track. That's why we've compiled six of our favourite ingredients to look for in supplements to help you get that extra support you may need to achieve and maintain that youthful, glowing skin you deserve. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the key nutrients for skin, filling you in on the benefits of different vitamins and minerals, as well as the latest research.