{"id":5132,"date":"2023-06-29T08:29:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T01:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5132"},"modified":"2023-06-29T08:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T01:29:44","slug":"colostrum-for-skin-is-this-liquid-gold-legit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5132","title":{"rendered":"Colostrum for Skin: Is This &#8216;Liquid Gold&#8217; Legit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">T<\/span>he beauty industry loves an \u201cit\u201d ingredient, and colostrum (yes, really!) may just be the next big thing in skin care. A growing body of research <a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/33938706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/33938706\">links this ingredient to improved skin health<\/a> and even the reversal of skin damage caused by aging and pollution.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThere has been interest in the use of colostrum and the skincare benefits it can provide, but I don\u2019t believe it has peaked huge interest in mainstream media yet, which is why cosmetic companies have not delved deeper into it,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/makeupbyrifah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/makeupbyrifah\/\">Rifah Tasnim<\/a>, a cosmetic chemist and the glowing face behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mynameisrifah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mynameisrifah\">@mynameisrifah<\/a> on TikTok. \u201cNonetheless, this growth may be expected to rise in the next five to 10 years, as the cosmetic industry is always looking to innovate to provide better and more effective skincare solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We asked Tasnim and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1029853%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftryarmra.com%252Fpages%252Four-story&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fcolostrum-for-skin%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/tryarmra.com\/pages\/our-story\">Sarah Rahal, MD<\/a>, a double board-certified adult and pediatric neurologist and the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1029853%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftryarmra.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fcolostrum-for-skin%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/tryarmra.com\/\">ARMRA<\/a>, a colostrum-based supplement company, to share more about colostrum\u2019s impact on skin health.<\/p>\n<h2>What is colostrum?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Rahal explains that colostrum is the earliest breast milk that starts to be produced in mammals (typically from about midway through pregnancy into the first days of a baby\u2019s life). Often referred to as \u201cliquid gold,\u201d this is a potent first food for babies who have just been welcomed into a world full of illness and inflammation-causing particles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/colostrum-for-skin\/\" current-title=\"Colostrum, AKA \u2018Liquid Gold\u2019 for Newborn Babies, Has Become a Hot Skin-Care Ingredient\u2014But Is It Legit?\" current-image=\"GettyImages-1271704658-e1678308803262-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-28\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/colostrum-for-skin\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/colostrum-for-skin\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/colostrum-for-skin\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cColostrum is the first nutrition we all receive in life in order to thrive, as it contains all the essential nutrients our bodies need,\u201d says Dr. Rahal. \u201cIt is a food, but it also acts like Mother Nature\u2019s immunization shot for the baby, because it contains all of these bioactive compounds that can\u2019t be found in any other natural source. These compounds include things like antibodies, whole-food growth factors, prebiotics, and other living nutrients that inform and optimize the development of all the different organ systems throughout the body.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rahal initially became interested in colostrum as a primary ingredient for an infant formula she wanted to develop. However, diving deeper into the research led her to find thousands of peer-reviewed studies that showed this \u201cliquid gold\u201d could do wonders across the life cycle\u2014not just for babies. One of those major benefits was impacting skin health as we age. She explains that colostrum heals the body from the inside out, sealing our mucosal barriers to protect our body\u2019s immune and respiratory pathways from inflammation. This has a positive effect on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-microbiome-connection\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-microbiome-connection\/\">gut-skin axis<\/a>, leaving users with a true glow from within.<\/p>\n<h2>Colostrum\u2019s impact on skin health<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWhat is so exciting about colostrum and what we\u2019ve learned from customers along the way is that because it\u2019s not a Band-Aid, the health benefits and ramifications spread far beyond better gut health and stronger immunity,\u201d says Dr. Rahal.<\/p>\n<p>She explains that there are several elements of colostrum that have specific benefits for the skin barrier and hair. Since the ingredient works to seal up the all-important mucosal barriers that protect everything from our gut lining to our nasal pathways, this blocks chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, and other toxins that are the primary drivers of inflammation and cellular damage. Tasnim notes that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35214040\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35214040\/\">a 2022 study out of South Korea<\/a> shows colostrum\u2019s potential as a powerful mechanism that can repair skin damage from UV rays.<\/p>\n<h2>Colostrum vs. collagen<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThere are a few mechanisms of colostrum that are so helpful, especially for skin regeneration and hair growth,\u201d says Dr. Rahal. \u201cWe talked about this mucosal barrier and how colostrum blocks the entry of particles that cause cellular damage and inflammation in the body, but it does so with compounds that go directly into the cells themselves, as the colostrum is full of living nutrients, and they heal our existing hair and skin cells.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This process is very different from supplementing with collagen, Dr. Rahal explains, as collagen simply gives your body raw materials and amino acids to build new tissue with instead of repairing what\u2019s already there. Dr. Rahal says that colostrum goes directly into your skin cells to reactive the pathways that stimulate and direct collagen stem cell and follicle cell growth, which is why people see such incredible results with ARMRA\u2019s products. Colostrum\u2019s potency feeds regenerative nutrients to the lips and skin for hydration, while also combating inflammation to reverse redness and puffiness, Dr. Rahal explains. It just may have you ditching Instagram filters, 12-step skincare routines, and other pricey supplements once and for all.<\/p>\n<h2>The current state of colostrum in skin care<\/h2>\n<p>The big idea is to ingest colostrum, not use it in your face cream. \u201cThere is research to suggest that colostrum as a supplement can help treat or prevent infections of the gastrointestinal tract and systemic immunity, therefore making it a nutraceutical, or, functional food, and it may play a significant role in the future of healthcare,\u201d says Tasnim. \u201cWhen it comes to topical application, however, the research is limited and has not been delved into deep enough to prove significant skincare benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tasnim explains that this lack of research does not mean that colostrum-powered skin-care products don\u2019t have functional benefits, but she says there\u2019s still a lot of work to do in harnessing its potential in topical formulations. Tasnim notes that there are plenty of other ingredients (such as retinoids) that have been proven to help combat the signs of aging, existing UV damage, acne, and other skin concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rahal says that there are some exciting colostrum-based skincare items on the market today, but any topical product containing colostrum should always be seen as a secondary complement to ingested colostrum. Plus, you\u2019ll enjoy other benefits along the way.<\/p>\n<h2>Is using colostrum ethical?<\/h2>\n<p>You may be wondering, how do skincare and supplement companies source colostrum for their products? Dr. Rahal explains that every item on the mass market is made from bovine colostrum. Cows make an average of 15 liters of the stuff, while their calves never intake more than half of their supply. The rest becomes a waste product of the dairy industry, so there\u2019s plenty to go around. If you&#8217;re interested in adding colostrum to your skin-care routine, it may be worth reaching out to the company that produces the product to learn how they source this ingredient.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beauty industry loves an \u201cit\u201d ingredient, and colostrum (yes, really!) may just be the next big thing in skin care. A growing body of research links this ingredient to improved skin health and even the reversal of skin damage caused by aging and pollution. \u201cThere has been interest in the use of colostrum and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5133,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5132"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5132\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}