Health from the Inside Out: Essential Ingredients
“You are what you eat,” isn’t simply an old adage, it’s an essential truth. Yup, what you put into your body is a vital component of your overall wellbeing.
While we believe in everything in moderation –including moderation – we also recognize that clean ingredients are the best way to stay energized and radiant. Taking this philosophy to heart, we formulated eXO to contain the same nourishing elements that are so critical to contributing to a healthy diet. Here are some of eXO’s essential ingredients for vibrant health (and skin) from the inside out!
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COCONUT OIL
Loaded in healthy fatty acids, including lauric acid, and possessing antibacterial and antimicrobrial properties.
EAT IT… To enhance your healthy cholesterol (promoting heart health and lowering the risk of heart disease), protect the liver and kidney and boost your immune system.
APPLY IT… To instantly hydrate dry skin, fight bacterial infections and alleviate pesky inflammation.
KELP
A natural source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, as well as minerals including zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper and calcium.
EAT IT… To support your thyroid, encourage weight loss and protect against inflammation.
APPLY IT… To fend off free radicals, reduce redness and detox the skin.
VITAMIN E
A fat-soluble vitamin which acts as an antioxidant in the body. (Found in foods like almonds, spinach, sweet potatoes and avocados.)
EAT IT… To balance cholesterol and hormones and improve poor vision.
APPLY IT… To nourish and hydrate skin, fight scarring and repair damaged tissue.
BLUE ALGAE
A nutrient-dense plant loaded in vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
EAT IT… To protect the body against stressors and defend against oxidative damage.
APPLY IT… To restart collagen synthesis and lift and tone skin.
NONI & GRAPESEED
High-antioxidant super fruits loaded with anthocyanins, beta-carotene, catechins, coenzyme Q10, flavonoids, lipoic acid, lutein, lycopene, selenium, and vitamins C and E.
EAT THEM… To fight oxidative stress, boost your immune system and reduce cholesterol.
APPLY THEM… To encourage cellular repai