Par Olive's New Multivitamin: The Retinol of Ingestible Skincare?
The benefits of multivitamins are well-known, but have you ever considered taking one for your skin's health? Olivia Boyd-Smith, the founder of Australia's leading ingestible skincare brand, Par Olive, has bottled her vision into the brand's new Advanced Skin Multivitamin, available exclusively to Vogue readers for 24 hours. Boyd-Smith aims to create the 'retinol of ingestible skincare' by addressing the root causes of skin aging, according to aesthetic doctor and Par Olive medical director, Dr. Joseph Hkeik.
The root causes of skin aging, as Dr. Hkeik explains, are the cumulative effects of oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, collagen depletion, and a decline in cellular resilience. To combat these factors, he advocates for a holistic approach to skin health, encompassing skincare, relaxation, and nutrition. The Advanced Skin Multivitamin is formulated around these three pillars.
Par Olive's Advanced Skin Multivitamin
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Why We Love It:
Par Olive's multivitamin is designed to tackle signs of skin aging with a blend of nine clinically-dosed antioxidants. Just two capsules a day can illuminate your complexion, boost elasticity, reduce inflammation, and support cellular renewal. Boyd-Smith emphasizes that this product is for those who prioritize their skin's health and understand the importance of prevention.
Key Ingredients:
- Resveratrol
- Vitamin C
- Astaxanthin
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin
- Glutathione
- Nicotinamide
- Riboflavin
- Zinc
Dosage:
Take two capsules daily with food.
Dr. Hkeik explains that the nine master antioxidants were chosen to work synergistically, each supporting a different aspect of skin function. Resveratrol combats oxidative stress, astaxanthin preserves elasticity, vitamin C brightens, glutathione neutralizes free radicals, lutein and zeaxanthin enhance radiance, nicotinamide supports barrier integrity, and zinc balances skin clarity. These ingredients were selected in collaboration with global skin doctors and longevity experts, ensuring they are clinically-dosed and developed under Australia's rigorous TGA supplement regulation standards.
Dr. Hkeik further emphasizes that the Advanced Skin Multivitamin takes a unique approach by focusing on skin health first. Traditional multivitamins, he notes, are crafted for overall health and often feature ingredients at lower doses, which may not be sufficient for skin function. This product, on the other hand, prioritizes complexion goals.
The recommended dosage is two capsules per day, taken with food consistently. Boyd-Smith suggests pairing the multivitamin with Par Olive's Marine Collagen Superpowder for enhanced skin structural support.
In terms of results, Dr. Hkeik highlights that the changes noticed tend to reflect improved skin function rather than immediate cosmetic transformations. Early improvements may include better hydration, reduced sensitivity, and a more balanced and resilient complexion. Over time, as cellular renewal and collagen-supporting processes are enhanced, clarity, brightness, and overall skin quality become more noticeable.
Par Olive
Advanced Skin Multivitamin
