Beauty and skincare

Ever since I was a teenager I’ve been fascinated by beauty products and skin care. 

Having tried hundreds of different brands over the years, I’ve gradually come to realise that the secret of good skin starts from the inside - in other words, what you eat and drink. There are definitely many beauty applications and treatments that can complement and enhance your skin, but for me, the essence of skincare is nutrition. 

One drink I believe has made a difference is bone broth. Whilst opinion can be divided, bone broth is thought to help with the following: 

• Boosting collagen.

• Supporting healthy digestion.

• Maintaining the immune system.

• Improving joint pain and stiffness.

• Supporting healthy sleep

I’ve been drinking a cup daily for the past year and I’ve noticed a real improvement in the plumpness and quality of my complexion. Others have also commented on it, saying my face is looking younger and more radiant at 61 than it did ten years ago. I do put this down to the collagen in the bone broth, along with a healthy diet. 

There are a lot of ways to buy bone broth, as a ready to drink refrigerated liquid, capsules, powder or a concentrate. I prefer the concentrate and my favourite brand is Best Bone Broth.

My top tip is to add a teaspoon of marmite to the bone broth to give it a bit more flavour. 

Do give it a try and tell me what you think!