In a world of abundant information - how do you know what to believe, what is worth your money and commitment and how to make the correct choices for you?

Triage by Dr Rebecca Griffiths is a newsletter that takes one topic at a time, reviewing the best available medical literature to answer these questions and do the work for you.

All of the articles are published below for you to read too.

Vitamin C
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Vitamin C

Key Points:

  1. The multiple benefits of using Vitamin C for your skin can not be disputed. A powerful antioxidant (and this really, really matters), proven to protect against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), reducing pigmentation and a key component in collagen production.

  2. What to buy: Minimum 8% and up to 20% Vitamin C. Owing to its chemically unstable nature how it is packaged actually makes a difference. Opt for an opaque and airtight pump dispenser and store it out of direct sunlight for a fresh dose of active Vitamin C with every application.

  3. Apply to a clean face every morning and follow with your SPF 50+.

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Collagen
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Collagen

Key Points:

  1. Collagen Supplements WORK. And there is a large body of research demonstrating this consistently - and most of this research was carried out on women (hoorah….this almost never happens!).

  2. What to buy: Hydrolysed collagen with a low molecular weight. Preferably marine collagen. Preferably in liquid form.

  3. Dose - once daily at 5g - forever!


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