How drinkable skincare actually works
Skin nutrition 101
The nutrients your skin needs
To look, feel and function at its best, your skin needs:
- Amino acids and collagen peptidesto build and repair skin structures
- Antioxidants (carotenoids and polyphenols) to protect against damage and cell aging
- Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and omega 3’sto maintain hydration and barrier at the cellular level
- Vitamins and mineralsto support collagen and preserve elastin
- Dietary fibreto support a healthy, diverse microbiome including a strong gut-skin axis
All of these nutrients have one thing in common: they need water to work. It carries them to your skin through your bloodstream, and your skin cells need it to put them to use. Collagen synthesis, cell renewal, barrier repair. Nearly every process depends on it. So alongside everything else, make sure you're drinking enough water every day.
The difficulty of diet
However, eating or drinking these nutrients in high enough amounts to make a difference is really hard.
And when you don’t get enough of them, get really stressed, or eat more processed food, your skin doesn’t repair or protect itself as well. That’s when it looks dull, dry, sore and breaks out.
The supplement solution
That's where targeted supplements come in. Unlike food, they deliver specific nutrients at the exact levels your skin needs, every single day, regardless of what you ate for lunch.
Think of it as closing the gap between what your diet provides and what your skin actually requires to stay clear, hydrated and healthy from the inside out.
Surface vs cellular skin nutrition
How topical skincare works
Topical skincare like serums and moisturiser work on your skin’s surface. They can help with immediate concerns like dry patches and spot treatment. But when it comes to deeper and longer lasting nourishment, they can’t give you that. They’re not designed to penetrate beyond the epidermis, and when they do, they only deliver ingredients in minimal concentrations.
How drinkable skincare is different
Our drinkable skincare works at every layer of your skin – working from the inside, delivering vital nutrients at a clinically effective strength to the deepest layers of the skin. That means your skin gets deep nutrition, improving your skin health long term, giving you a natural glow that can only come from within.
How they work together
Both approaches have their place. But if you're only working on the surface, you're missing the foundation of long-term skin health.
Clinical safety & research
Formulated for ages 13+
Every ingredient has been selected based on comprehensive safety profiles for teenage bodies and developing systems. This isn't adult skincare scaled down. It's purpose-built for young skin ages 13 and up.
Developed by accredited experts
Our formulations are created by Simon White MSc, MMedSci, an award-winning innovator and nutritionist with 15+ years of experience formulating for teens and young people. All formulations are independently reviewed and validated by external registered nutritionists.
Transparent formulations, premium ingredients
No hidden ingredients. No questionable fillers. Full ingredient disclosure on every product. If you have allergies or sensitivities, you'll know exactly what you're taking.
Robust clinical research
The connection between nutrition and skin health is well-established in scientific literature. Our formulations build on decades of research into how specific nutrients support skin function, repair, and protection.
Every formula we create is backed by clinical research. We use clinically effective ingredients at safe doses, proven to work. Suitable for ages 13+.
We're currently compiling our full evidence base, including specific studies for each ingredient and their effects on skin health.
Want the technical details? Contact us at simon@nutridermlabs.com and we'll share the research.
FAQs
Is this safe for teenagers?
Yes. Every formulation is specifically designed for ages 13 and up. We've selected ingredients based on comprehensive safety profiles for teenage bodies, and our formulations are created by an industry leading nutritionist with extensive experience formulating for young people.
How is this different from regular supplements?
Regular supplements focus on general wellbeing. Our drinkable skincare is specifically formulated to deliver targeted nutrients that support skin health from within. We use meaningful doses of clinically proven ingredients chosen specifically for their effects on skin function.
Will this replace my skincare routine?
No, and it's not meant to. Think of drinkable skincare as your foundation step, like moisturising but from within. Topical skincare and nutritional skincare work together. When you get the nutritional foundation right, your skin often becomes more resilient.
How do I know the ingredients actually work?
Each of our key ingredients has clinical research supporting its benefits for skin health. The connection between nutrition and skin is well-established in scientific literature. We're building a complete evidence base showing the specific research behind each ingredient. Contact us for details.
What about quality control?
We ensure quality at every stage: premium ingredient suppliers with rigorous accreditations, expert formulation by leading nutritionists, independent validation, and UK manufacturing with BRC accreditation, HACCP protocols, and Food GMP standards. Every batch is tested for safety.
Can boys use these too?
Absolutely. While our research focused on teenage girls, the ingredients are suitable for anyone aged 13 and up. The nutritional benefits work the same way regardless of gender. Healthy skin nutrition doesn't discriminate.
Are these suitable for adults?
Yes. Our formulations are suitable for adults as well. While we designed them with teenage safety as our priority, adults can benefit from the same nutritional support for skin health. Adults with higher body weight may wish to adjust dosage. Check individual product pages for guidance.
How long until I see results?
Everyone's body is different, with unique needs and response times. Many of our pioneers saw initial improvements in skin hydration and plumpness within 2 to 4 weeks. The full benefits typically develop after 8 to 12 weeks of consistent use as your skin cells are fully nourished from within. Check individual product pages for more details.
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