Stress and anxiety deplete the adrenal glands and stops the production of some neurotransmitters. Apart from this physiological consequence, stress and anxiety can negatively impact our well-being and our overall health, since they can unbalance different areas of our life. We spoke with Maria José Segundo, biologist, Vitae medical visitor and one of the creators […]
How to hydrate skin and mucous membranes from within?
Skin and mucous membranes Nourishing and hydrating skin and mucous membranes is very importance to maintain healthy and beautiful skin. We have previously mentioned that one of the essential things in all beauty routines is to clean the skin but the another very important thing that we should never skip is to nourish and hydrate […]
Who is behind Vitae? Emilio Carrillo
Behind the scenes: Emilio Carrillo, our operations manager. Straightforward, clear and concise as well as intense and passionate, both about life and work. Always ready to help you and talk about any topic that may arise. Favorite color I like strong and vivid colors. The contrasts such as black and white or combinations of black with red, electric blue, etc., always catch […]
Polyphenols and its antiaging effect
Arnau Vilas, member of VITAE technical department , agri – food technology researcher , PhD in food science and specialist in sea buckthorntalks about the antioxidant properties of polyphenols and how increasing their consumption can help us enjoy a beautiful and healthy skin . What exactly are polyphenols? They are molecules secreted by plants under stress conditions and, therefore, can be found in nature. Plants do […]
All about inflammaging or how to get a perfect skin
Cristina Tamames-Tabar, pharmacists and Doctor in pharmacy and chemical sciences, conducted his doctoral thesis in a chemistry materials lab between France and Spain. As she says, the classic never goes out of style, although it is important to emphasize that natural ingredients are not innocuous. We can give an example of one of the first chemotherapeutics […]
How to prevent skin aging?
We spoke with one of our skin experts, Fran Ballesteros, pharmacist and Vitae educator, to explain how to prevent skin aging, why our skin ages, the role of the sun in this process and, most importantly, how we can slow it. Always from the holistic and natural point of view, trying not to go against […]