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The idea that eating certain foods provides health and beauty benefits is not new. After all, we are what we eat.
But a clean meal and with clean beauty Food and beverage stories have moved front and center. Get essential vitamins and minerals for your skin from natural foods, such as: Antioxidant Berry Smoothie and bone broth soup Now it’s more than a trend.
“It’s a mix of nutrition and aesthetics,” said Patsy Ramirez-Arroyo, a food and sustainability consultant. “Young consumers are asking, ‘How can I combine skincare and healthy nutrition?’ ”
Functional food front and center
The promise of supporting skin health, immune system, and microbiome, among other things, is driving some in the food and beverage industry.
“Personalized nutrition will gain momentum due to technological advancements and increased focus on health,” Ramirez-Arroyo said. “Companies will offer customized product lines, develop AI-driven nutrition apps, and create functional foods targeting health benefits. Functional foods that support cognitive health and emotional well-being will also grow in popularity. Adaptogens “Plants will appear in a variety of products as ingredients, such as nootropics and mood enhancers.”
Lifeway Foods Inc., a supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, has launched Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen, its newest functional beverage made with kefir cultures to enhance skin health properties.
According to Ramirez-Arroyo, younger consumers are driving this trend, paying more attention to their food choices and seeking greater transparency and benefits in the products they consume. A Mintel survey found that 37% of female U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for sports drinks that include benefits beyond sports performance. According to the survey, skin-beneficial collagen and antioxidants are the two ingredients women are most interested in.
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Collagen powder has become popular since the late 2010s. $5.1 billion market in 2023. Collagen supplements have been shown to improve skin hydration and elasticity in older adults. It may also help reduce wrinkles or make hair thicker. Although men are more likely to go bald, many women also experience hair loss or thinning as they age.
Other ingredients known to have skincare benefits include omega fatty acids. zinc; Lycopene found in tomatoes; vitamins C, E and A; antioxidant; Of course, collagen too. Ramirez-Arroyo predicts that adaptogens from mushrooms, such as Lion’s Mane, will grow significantly by 2025 due to claims that they reduce stress and support the immune system.
small study A study of 30 women found that taking oral aloe vera gel for 90 days increased collagen production and improved skin elasticity. Elsewhere study In a study of 30 men, researchers found that a healthy lifestyle and changes in eating habits increased the telomere length of cells’ DNA. Telomeres are the ends of DNA that shorten during each replication. Shortening contributes to aging.
According to Giuseppe Valacchi, a professor of regenerative medicine at North Carolina State University, consuming antioxidants such as vitamins E and C stimulates enzymes in the body. was shown Prevents oxidative damage that accelerates skin aging.
Snack food is infused. Marketed as containing anti-aging, hydrating skin, and acne-preventing ingredients, they will be a popular trend by 2025.
“Chili peppers have some benefits. But I don’t like them. But if your bar contains all of these ingredients, it tastes better and is still healthy. We now have an option available to a broader market,” Ramirez-Arroyo said.
