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In the meantime, there is some evidence adaptogens can affect the stress hormone cortisol by enhancing how your body manages it, says Dr. Nazarian. Excess cortisol can "rev up" oil production and lead to acne, says Dr. Nazarian, as well as trigger inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea and eczema. A formula like Mara's can help neutralize the effects of cortisol and oxidative stress from light and pollution and protect against the acne-causing oil, and free radicals that lead to wrinkles, she adds.
While I take vitamin D and B12 gummies every day, I’ll admit that I’m an otherwise tough sell when it comes to most supplements, if only because the FDA’s regulation around them is so loose. But given my above-average sugar intake, I figured that anything that satiates my sugar craving while being even slightly good for my health is a win.
The best skin protecting-offense is a good defense, so Dr. Nazarian advises reaching for a product with powerhouse ingredients such as those found in Mara Natural Sea Vitamin C Glow Supplement with Moringa to keep your skin looking its best over time. Mara’s sweet-tasting supplement is the thing that gets me out of bed, so that shouldn’t be a problem. And while it makes my skin glow and hopefully helps boost my immunity, FTR, it doesn’t hurt that it also tastes way better than Emergen-C.
