The Beauty of Beauty Gummies

Collagen

Collagen is a fundamental protein that plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure, strength, and function of various tissues in the body, including hair, skin, and nails. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen can be derived from different sources, including bovine or porcine. Collagen supplements can help replenish lost collagen, improving skin elasticity and hydration while promoting healthy hair and nail growth. Collagen peptides are often incorporated into gummies in hydrolyzed form, allowing the body to easily absorb them. However, adding collagen to gummies presents challenges, as it can have long hydration times and make gummies opaque. Fortunately, there are ingredients on the market, such as a combination of gelatin and collagen, with shorter hydration times, making it more convenient to incorporate into gummies. Additionally, it can be beneficial to combine collagen with sugar-free ingredients to prevent reactions between sugar and proteins, which can lead to browning. Since collagen can only be derived from an animal source, collagen gummies are not typically considered vegan. However, 'vegan collagen' gummies are available on the market. These products do not contain collagen itself but often include ingredients that support collagen production or provide nutrients important for skin health, such as plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other botanicals. These ingredients will be discussed later in this article.

Biotin

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in various bodily functions, including the metabolism of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It is also essential for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails. This is because it is involved in the production of keratin, a protein that forms the structural basis of hair, skin, and nails. Biotin is naturally found in various foods but can also be supplemented via gummies. It is typically added to gummies in low amounts, and because it is water-soluble, it is easy to incorporate into your gummies. Like most vitamins, biotin is sensitive to light, heat, and oxygen, so it is recommended to add biotin after cooking.

Keratin

As mentioned, keratin is a protein found in the body. It serves as a structural protein, similar to collagen, and plays an important role in supporting the health and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. Keratin helps strengthen hair strands, reduce breakage, and promote hair growth. It also contributes to the strength and resilience of nails, helping prevent brittleness and splitting. Additionally, keratin plays a role in maintaining the integrity of the skin's outer layer, contributing to its smoothness and barrier function. Naturally, keratin is found in protein-rich foods. When adding keratin to gummies, similar challenges are encountered as with collagen, since keratin is also a protein.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that is particularly important for maintaining skin hydration. It helps retain moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated. While the body can produce its own hyaluronic acid, it is often incorporated into serums and creams for skincare purposes. In gummies, hyaluronic acid is often combined with other nutraceuticals, such as vitamin C or B-vitamins. Hyaluronic acid powder can produce very viscous solutions, although this depends on the type of hyaluronic acid, the pH of the solution, and, of course, the concentration used. It is important to select the right type when processing it into gums and jellies.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar gummies are associated with a multitude of health claims, including benefits for digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and weight management. Additionally, apple cider vinegar is claimed to have antioxidant properties and offers potential advantages for skin, hair, and overall beauty. While scientific research on its effectiveness is limited, many people claim to experience positive results. In the creation of gums and jellies, apple cider vinegar can be incorporated in liquid or powder form and combined with different binding agents. Depending on the desired dosage, it can be added before or after the cooking process.

B-vitamins

B-vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining overall health, including the health and appearance of your skin, hair, and nails. Incorporating B-vitamins into gums and jellies can offer consumers a tasty and convenient way to boost their intake of these essential nutrients for beauty and overall health. In addition to biotin (vitamin B7), other important B-vitamins for beauty include riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid (vitamin B9), and cobalamin (vitamin B12). Like biotin, these other B-vitamins are used in low amounts and are water-soluble, making them easy to incorporate into gums and jellies. Once again, it is therefore recommended to add B-vitamins after cooking.

Other vitamins

In addition to B-vitamins, vitamins A, C, D, and E are often incorporated into gums and jellies, each offering unique benefits for health and beauty:

• Vitamin A: Vital for supporting skin health and beauty, vitamin A aids in skin cell renewal and repair, helping to maintain a youthful complexion.
• Vitamin C: Alongside vitamins A and E, vitamin C boasts antioxidant properties, shielding the skin from oxidative stress and thwarting premature aging.
• Vitamin D: Essential for overall health, vitamin D contributes to skin health and may play a role in maintaining a radiant appearance.
• Vitamin E: Another potent antioxidant, vitamin E protects the skin from environmental damage and promotes skin elasticity. These vitamins are typically used in low concentrations in gum and jelly formulations, often in powdered forms for easy incorporation into nutraceutical slurries. When adding vitamin C in higher amounts, careful attention must be paid to pH regulation, particularly when using pectin as a gelling agent. To minimize degradation, it is advisable to add these vitamins after cooking.

Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, including supporting skin health and beauty. Zinc has anti-inflammatory properties and plays a role in collagen synthesis. It exists in various mineral salts, including zinc citrate, zinc oxide, zinc gluconate, and zinc sulfate. When formulating pectin jellies, selecting an appropriate zinc source is crucial to prevent interference with the gelling process. However, since zinc is typically added in low amounts, it can easily be incorporated into a nutraceutical slurry and dosed into the cooked mass.

Other minerals

In addition to zinc, selenium, magnesium, and calcium are other minerals that are often incorporated into gums and jellies. Each mineral has its own benefits for health and beauty:

• Selenium: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and UV damage, and supports skin elasticity.
• Magnesium: Plays a role in skin barrier function, helping to retain moisture and prevent dryness, and calms inflammations.
• Calcium: Supports skin cell turnover and regeneration, and strengthens hair and nails. Selenium is added in small amounts and is therefore easily incorporated. Calcium and magnesium have the tendency to react with pectin, so often non-soluble sources of calcium and magnesium are added to gummies. As with zinc, it is important to select the right mineral salt to prevent pre-gelling. Depending on the dosage, calcium and magnesium could be added both before or after cooking.

Beauty gummies offer a convenient way of supplementing essential nutrients for enhancing skin, hair, and nail health. Careful formulation and ingredient selection are important to deliver appealing products tailored to specific beauty concerns. Tanis experts are on hand to provide all the advice you need about this. Contact us for more information!