The skin is your body’s biggest organ. For the average adult human, the skin has a surface area of between 1.5 and 2m² and most of it is between 2 and 3mm thick. 6.5 cm² of skin holds 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, 60 000 melanocytes, and more than a thousand nerve endings.

Besides providing an array of physiological benefits, as well as much needed protection from external elements, your skin can reveal the state of your health and how your body is coping with the aging process…in this case, glycation.

Glycation occurs when protein molecules become attached to ‘sticky’ glycating agents such as glucose molecules and aldehydes. The result is an ugly-looking molecule that stimulates the whole glycation process over again…causing this vicious cycle to accelerate throughout your body.

In your skin, these molecules will stick to collagen and elastin, causing them to clump together and then collapse…leaving an area of structural weakness in the skin, resulting in wrinkles and fine lines…making you appear much older than you actually are!

Total Balance helps promote ‘beauty from within’ by supporting your body and skin against the damaging effects of glycation. For an extra boost, we recommend combining your daily Total Balance routine with Xtend-Life’s Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil.

Besides supporting the health of your skin, this potent combination may even provide additional benefits. For example, by addressing key health issues like glycation and inflammation, Total Balance and Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil may also help reduce the risk of degenerative brain disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.