The evolution of beauty: from surface care to wellness

Lubrizol examines the shift toward beauty-from-within strategies, emphasizing the role of systemic factors such as oxidative stress, glycation, and gut health in skin ageing. The article discusses key challenges in nutraceutical formulation, particularly bioavailability, and explores how advanced technologies like microencapsulation can enhance the stability, absorption, and sensory properties of active ingredients

ABSTRACT

The concept of beauty has evolved from surface-level care to a holistic approach that integrates nutrition, science, and wellness. This article examines the shift toward beautyfrom-within strategies, emphasizing the role of systemic factors such as oxidative stress, glycation, and gut health in skin ageing. It discusses key challenges in nutraceutical formulation, particularly bioavailability, and explores how advanced technologies like microencapsulation can enhance the stability, absorption, and sensory properties of active ingredients. Clinical and in vitro evidence demonstrates that these innovations deliver measurable benefits, including improved skin radiance, reduced oxidative stress, and perceived enhancements in overall wellbeing. The article also addresses formulation versatility, regulatory considerations, and market trends driving the growth of nutricosmetics. By combining scientific rigour with consumer-friendly formats, these developments represent a new chapter in beauty and wellness—one that begins at the cellular level and radiates outward 

Beauty has always mirrored cultural values, scientific progress, and human aspirations. For decades, radiant skin was synonymous with topical care: creams, serums, and masks promising hydration and repair by targeting the skin's outermost layers.1

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