PSA: This iconic Aussie skincare brand just dropped a range of ingestible beauty products. Here’s everything you need to know.

From eye circles, painful breakouts, or that pesky rash you get after eating something you’re most likely (definitely) allergic to. 

Our skin often serves as a reflection of our inner health.          

I mean, it is the human body’s largest organ, so it’s no wonder that what’s happening on the inside is directly related to what our skin is showing on the outside. 

As a twenty-something-year-old beauty lover (who suffers from extremely sensitive and problematic skin), 2022 is the year I'm wanting to get smarter with my approach to my skin health. While I love trying any and all of the skincare I can possibly get my hands on from the office (the perks of sitting close to the Mamamia beauty cupboard!), my skin doesn't always love me for it. 

Thus began my foray into the world of ingestible beauty – because this step is said to actually help support my skin concerns from the inside while I treat my skin topically, too.

A crowd favourite brand amongst the Mamamia team is ~making waves~ in the beauty world right now. 

esmi Skin Minerals are known for their high quality, result driven skincare and glowy mineral makeup, all of which is Aussie-made, vegan, cruelty free and ethically sourced (we LOVE a conscious business).

They have JUST introduced a brand spankin' new product category: ingestible capsules, with the launch of their SkinTrients range.

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Your face may have already met some of their cult-favourite serums (like their iconic Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum, or Encapsulated Retinols which Mamamia roadtested), so we all have high hopes that their new SkinTrients range will be just as impressive as the products we already use and love.

Of course, I immediately had a MILLION questions on how SkinTrients capsules actually work, their ingredients, and everything in between – so here's everything you'd want to know.

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Firstly, why actually support a topical skincare regime with ingestible skincare?

Ingestible beauty products have definitely caused a shift in the beauty industry in recent years, with their aim to boost beauty and health (particularly your nails, hair and skin) from the inside out.

While there's nothing for your physical health and wellness that can replace nutritious foods, drinking water and moving (and resting) your body – supplements can help support certain aspects of wellbeing, especially when it comes to our skin.

Ingestible supplements act as concentrated doses of vitamins and nutrients, packed into tiny capsules or tablespoons of powder. When taken (eaten) regularly, many beauty lovers find they can achieve clearer and plumper skin, and a more hydrated complexion. Depending on the supplement's ingredients, other benefits can include the support of collagen production, improved circulation and supporting overall tummy health and immune function.

Okay, now the breakdown on SkinTrients.

In simple terms, esmi's SkinTrients are skin-concern specific ingestible capsules. They come in 7 unique ‘types’ of capsules within the range; each with a unique blend of ingredients targeted towards your individual skin concerns. 

This means you can take one type, or multiple types of SkinTrients simultaneously, depending on the skin goals you're wanting to work towards. They’re all nicely colour coded too, so it makes it easy to keep track of what you’re taking.

Excitement levels are peaking. 

Here's the breakdown on exactly what the 7 of them are: 

1. Restoring Green - Filled with a combination of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immune boosting vitamins and nutrients designed to reduce concerns of acne, pimples, and inflammatory skin concerns.

2. Dry Skin Saver - Filled with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients designed to assist with targeting concerns of dryness, eczema, and psoriasis.

3. Skin Rebuild - Filled with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients designed to fight the signs of premature ageing, assist with skin rejuvenation, improve firmness, resulting in skin glow.

4. Hydration Saver - Filled with a combination of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients designed to assist with retaining the skin’s natural moisture and hydration.

5. Defence Antioxidant - Filled with free radical fighting antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients designed to assist with retaining the skin’s integrity, support collagen production, improve circulation and skin complexion.

6. Inner Detox - Filled with antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and nutrients designed to assist with deep cleansing, detoxifying impurities and toxins from the skin and body.

7. Probiotic Fighter - Filled with a combination of Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Postbiotic Super Blend designed to provide beneficial bacteria to support your overall tummy health and immune function.

Image: esmi Skin Minerals.

What was the thinking and development behind SkinTrients?

The range was developed over 18 months, and launched after 2 full years of research and development to perfect the product formulas. The idea was inspired by esmi founder, Australian lady startup Evette Hess-McEwan’s own personal health journey.

Evette saw the difference that nourishing her body from the inside made to her skin. So, the goal from esmi was to create a product unique to other ingestible beauty products, with powerful ingredients engineered for ultimate effectiveness and absorption. 

Evette engaged the expertise of scientists at a Gold Coast TGA-approved facility (the TGA being the strictest regulatory agency in the world), and ensured the formulations could be developed and tested multiple times to achieve the ultimate supplement by way of quality, ingredient, efficacy and claims.

She told us they will always have a skin-first way of thinking. 

"We also have a lot of busy mums or customers who work full time (or both). So, I wanted to design and develop a product based around what is going to make their life and skin better/easier/more convenient. With the thought in mind of “how else can I make them feel good about the skin they're in?” the SkinTrient range was born."

So, how do I actually use SkinTrients (and when can I see results)?

If these ingestible beauty capsules sound right up your alley, esmi recommends taking between 1 capsule per day (of the same SkinTrient type) to support your individual skin concerns. 

Depending on your skin goals, you may wish to take more than 1 capsule of the same Skintrient type, which is totally okay too! Between 1-3 capsules per day per SkinTrient type is optimal.

SkinTrients are designed to be your skin support system, so naturally best results will be seen by using them in conjunction with your topical skincare; nourishing your body from the inside, while you care for your skin with your favourite topical products.

esmi advises to expect to see results after about 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use, depending on your unique skin.

Plus, if you have a sensitive tummy, esmi recommends taking your capsules with food.

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How much do they cost?

Each jar of SkinTrients contains 60 capsules, and will cost you $65.

How do I choose which one is right for my skin?

Skincare can be very overwhelming! An amazing service I really recommend is to chat to esmi's qualified Skin Service Consultants for a free, live skin consultation, through esmi's website. They will chat to you about your skin concerns and make recommendations based on your unique skin type and skin goals.

For my own inflamed and acne prone skin, I tried this service and esmi’s experts recommended I start with any of their Restoring Green, Skin Rebuild, or Inner Detox SkinTrients (I'm coming for you, skin inflammation!). I was very eager to get started, so I've been incorporating all 3 daily as part of my existing skincare regime for the past few weeks.

It's too early in my trial to chat final results just yet, but I do feel really good knowing that I’m tackling my skin concerns in a holistic way, and ensuring my body is getting the right nutrients it needs to support healing my skin from the inside out. 

While it's still early days for me, I’ve already started to notice lesser symptoms of inflammation and frequency in my breakouts, which is more than I can say after my last year of endless trial and error with topical skincare!

A holistic approach to skincare is heavily trending and here to stay. I'm super excited to continue my SkinTrients journey, holistically caring for my skin and targeting my concerns on a whole new level.

Shop esmi's new SkinTrients collection here, and receive a FREE mini skin treat of your choice when you spend over $60. Use code MAMAMIA (valid until 30 April 2022).

Feature Image: Supplied/Mamamia.