The best anti-aging cream? It's in your kitchen cabinet.

The choices in skincare are huge. You've probably heard of "Eat your Skincare." Your body produces the nourishing substances for youthful skin, from collagen to squalene, all by itself. Scientists therefore agree that the most effective skincare goes through your stomach. Youthful, healthy skin is part of a healthy body. Your skin is the largest organ of your body, connected to all other organs and systems. In addition, your skin has a very special task, which is to protect your body from external influences. One of the substances your skin needs for this, but which your body produces very little of from around the age of 25, is squalene. This is a unique, fat-like substance found in sebum (the oil produced by your skin). Squalene is your natural shield against UV radiation, retains moisture, and protects your collagen from premature breakdown.

Collagen and Squalene

Many people faithfully take collagen powder every morning for youthful, elastic skin with as few wrinkles as possible. Collagen consists of proteins, but to protect those proteins from breaking down, you need squalene. This lipid naturally keeps your skin supple and hydrated.

From the age of 25, the production of squalene in your skin drops drastically. Your natural protective layer dries up, giving wrinkles free rein (the fraying of your telomeres is another major cause). If you also like to sit in the sun, you make it even worse. Sunlight accelerates the loss of collagen and activates enzymes (MMPs) that cut your precious collagen like scissors, leading to leathery skin.

The Power of EH1200

Applying a skin cream helps locally and temporarily, but squalene-rich nutrition works structurally and permanently. The richest, most stable source of plant-based squalene can be found in EH1200 extra virgin olive oil.

Why specifically in EH1200 and not in other olive oils? Because squalene is highest in (a) unfiltered olive oil from (b) early-harvested (c) Picual olives. And that is exactly what EH1200 is. As a result, one liter of EH1200 contains up to 8000 mg of squalene in its purest, most active form. Combined with a high polyphenol content (1200 mg/kg), EH1200 is essentially optimal cosmetics via your stomach.

When you take one to three tablespoons (20-40 ml) of EH1200 daily, the squalene travels through your lymphatic system and then via the bloodstream directly to your sebaceous glands. The step via the lymphatic system (and therefore bypassing the intestines and liver) is remarkable, because this way squalene arrives completely intact at your cells. This makes this form of #eatyourskincare optimally effective.

This is how your transformation begins. To make it easy, we have created a 100-day plan for rejuvenated skin.

The 100-Day Youthful Skin Plan

Anyone who uses 20 - 40 ml (that's 1 to 3 tablespoons) of EH1200 olive oil daily will consume enough polyphenoles and squalene to see the following differences:

• Phase 1: Week 1 to 4 – Hydration and Barrier Repair: The first effects take place in the outermost stratum corneum of the skin. About 60% to 85% of the squalene is transported directly to the sebaceous glands. It repairs the lipid barrier and stops transepidermal water loss (moisture evaporating from the skin). After a few weeks, your skin — even on dry patches like your shins and forearms — feels remarkably softer and more supple.

• Phase 2: Month 2 to 3 – Anti-inflammation and the 'Glow': After a few weeks, the high concentrations of polyphenols begin to do their job. Chronic inflammation (which you may not even know is active in your body) is reduced. At the same time, hydroxytyrosol (one of the polyphenols in EH1200) improves microcirculation in the smallest capillaries. Your skin gets its healthy complexion (the famous 'glow') back, and redness or irritation calms down.

• Phase 3: From Month 3 – Deep Anti-Aging & Collagen Protection: The synergy between squalene and polyphenols reaches the deeper layers of your skin. The built-in squalene neutralizes UV radiation, stopping lipid peroxidation. This also puts an end to the breakdown of collagen. At the same time, the polyphenols activate the Nrf2 pathway, causing your cells to produce their own powerful antioxidants (such as glutathione).
  Clinical studies on the oral intake of squalene-rich olive oil in women over 50 show a significant reduction in fine lines, improved elasticity, and a clear increase in pro-collagen activity after 90 days.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I already apply a cream with 'squalane'. Is olive oil still necessary? Yes. In cosmetics, squalane (with an 'a') is used. This is a stabilized, but biologically less active form that only temporarily covers the surface. The squalene (with an 'e') in EH1200 is the living, active form. Due to its natural "packaging" in healthy olive oil, rich in vitamin E and polyphenols, the squalene remains perfectly intact. By eating squalene-rich olive oil, you nourish all sebaceous glands from the inside out. Your whole body — from scalp to toes — benefits.

Won't I get fat from daily 20-40 ml of olive oil? No - on the contrary. The high-quality, unsaturated fats are used by the body as building blocks and fuel, not as fat storage. In fact: EH1200 stimulates the release of the hormone OEA (oleoylethanolamide) in your intestines. This hormone sends a powerful satiety signal to your brain, reducing your urge to snack throughout the day. At the same time, EH1200 contains a lot of oleocanthal, which reverses chronic inflammation. This is why people who use a lot of olive oil are often slim.

You claim everywhere that you can taste polyphenols. Does that also apply to squalene? No. Unlike oleocanthal (the sharp tickle in the throat) or oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (the bitterness on the tongue), squalene is naturally tasteless and odorless. However, you can recognize it by its texture. An oil with an extremely high amount of squalene feels remarkably full, creamy, and velvety soft in the mouth, without being heavy. Anyone who tastes EH1200 will recognize this luxurious feeling immediately.

What else can I do for natural care of beautiful and youthful skin? The most important thing is to avoid an excess of sunlight (especially UVA). If the sun shines directly on your skin, use sunscreen with a high protection factor. Wash your skin well before going to bed and apply a few drops of EH1200. This way, you also apply the active ingredients from the outside.

I want to use EH1200 as part of a meal. What is the best way to do that? You can use EH1200 with almost any meal, depending on what you like. Some people stir the olive oil into yogurt in the morning. Others use it instead of butter or margarine on bread. EH1200 is also great over vegetables, in soup, over pasta, over potatoes, and of course over salad. The only thing we discourage is using EH1200 for cooking and frying. The squalene breaks down then. For cooking and frying, you are better off using a cheaper extra virgin, such as the organic Eleas or the fruity Goccia Umbra.

Want to know more? This blog discusses the influence of sunlight on your skin and how polyphenols repair the damage.