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Evidence-based notes on skin, longevity, and the art of aging well, from the team behind Bend.

My Perimenopause Journey - A Personal Trainer & Holisitc Lifestyle Coach's Experience
I was 34 when I found out I was perimenopausal. I'd been a personal trainer for years. I knew how to eat, how to train and how to push through....
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What the Research Says About Ashwagandha and Menopause
Learn more about the benefits of KSM-66 Ashwagandha® for relieving symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. Exciting new research is paving the way for support during this stage of life.
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The Research Behind RENEW + PROTECT: More Than the Sum of Its Ingredients
Discover the research behind RENEW + PROTECT: how omega-3s, GLA, lutein, zeaxanthin & vitamin D3 work together to support skin against UV stress.
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Beyond Sunscreen: How Skin Health Supplements Can Help Support Your Skin’s Natural Defences
Discover how skin health supplements and carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin support UV resilience from the inside out. Learn why an internal-to-external approach to oxidative stress is key for healthy...
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What Telomeres Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging
Explore the intersection of longevity science and skin health. This post delves into our study on RENEW + PROTECT, which suggests that targeted supplements may slow telomere shortening and temporarily...
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How to Reduce IBS Bloating Naturally
Discover effective, natural strategies to manage IBS bloating. Learn how the gut microbiome influences your digestion and how targeted dietary changes, stress management, and high-quality prebiotic fiber like GUT GLOW...
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Top Stress Support Supplements: Finding Your Inner Calm
Discover how to choose the top stress support supplements for your wellness routine. Learn about the science of adaptogens like KSM-66 Ashwagandha® and how to maintain calm energy during high-pressure...
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Glow From Within: Why Omega-3s are a Game-Changer for Your Skin
Expand your skincare knowledge with this brief read on how omega-3s for skin health help transform your skin from the inside out. Discover the science behind RENEW + PROTECT and...
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Supplements for Reducing Stress: The Importance of Branded Ingredients
Learn why branded ingredients like KSM-66 Ashwagandha® and Oxyjun® Arjuna are essential in supplements for reducing stress. Discover the science of resilience and how clinically backed ingredients support your mental...
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Prebiotic vs Probiotic for Gut Health: A Simple Guide to Digestive Wellness
Discover the simple differences between prebiotics and probiotics. Learn why GUT GLOW uses premium, slow-fermenting fibers like Sunfiber® and inavea™ acacia to support gut health without the bloating.
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60-Second Rituals: Simple Daily Habits for Skin Health and Longevity
Discover how simple daily habits like pairing your morning water with RENEW + PROTECT, boosting your coffee with MARINE COLLAGEN + CO-FACTORS or GUT GLOW, and finding mid-day calm with...
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INNER HARMONY: A Deep Dive Into Our Innovative Formula
Discover the science behind Bend Beauty's INNER HARMONY. Learn how these ingredients work together to help you adapt to stress, improve sleep quality, and enhance physical performance. Experience real results...
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6 Ways to Stay Active This Winter
Stay active this winter with six simple, repeatable ideas: dance, yoga or Pilates, at-home strength, brisk walks, a winter-friendly sport, and active recovery. Keep it consistent with small goals and...
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Tiny Wellness Wins for the New Year
Discover easy, tiny habits that will help you have a happy, healthy new year. From morning light to post-meal walks, these five tiny wellness wins make it simple to support...
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Glow From Within: Your Ultimate Holiday Wellness Guide
A holiday guide to manage stress, improve sleep, support gut health, and keep skin vitality with Bend Beauty’s science-backed supplements. It acknowledges the season’s overwhelm, indulgence, and routine shifts, then...
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The Truth About Chronic Stress and Aging
Did you know that chronic stress can actually speed up the aging process? When we're stressed, our bodies produce cortisol, a hormone that, in excess, can damage cells and DNA....
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What is Longevity? Your Ultimate Guide + The Role of Supplements
Longevity is about more than just our lifespan. Longevity refers more importantly, to the idea of living a longer, healthier life, with an emphasis on maintaining good physical and mental health...
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Marine Collagen vs Bovine Collagen: It Comes Down to Sustainability
Marine collagen vs. Bovine Collagen. With the increased scrutiny of ingredient sustainability and ethics there is a shift away towards collagen sources that don't have the large environmental impact of...
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How to Naturally Boost GLP-1 for Better Blood Sugar and Metabolic Health
GLP-1 is a key hormone that impacts blood sugar, appetite, and metabolism. Learn how to naturally support it through diet, fiber, and targeted supplements.
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The Rise of Authentic Beauty
Explore the growing movement of authentic beauty, where inner health, confidence, and self-acceptance take center stage in redefining what beauty means.
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Ozempic – a hero drug with adverse effects on healthy gut function
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic (semaglutide) have gained popularity for their effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss. However, it’s crucial to understand their potential impacts on...
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Bend Beauty: Our Commitment to Being B Corp Certified
At Bend Beauty, our mission has always been to create products that support beauty and wellness from the inside out. But our commitment goes beyond just the products we make;...
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Reset Your Skin for Fall – Expert Advice from Nurse Mia at The Cosmetic Clinic
As we say goodbye to a very warm summer, the cool air of fall approaches. Our skin often goes from being quite sun exposed, oily and humid, to drier, sensitive and flaky....
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Self Love Series Featuring Chelsey Brown
Meet Chelsey Brown, aka Nurse Chelsey. Chelsey is the CEO & Founder of The Cosmetic Clinic in Ottawa, as well as a Cosmetic Specialty Nurse (RN). Chelsey founded The Cosmetic Clinic on...
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