The Secret to Thick, Bright & Strong Hair, Skin and Nails
Everyone wants thick hair, bright, younger-looking skin and strong nails. But achieving that can often be difficult for some people. However, with the right products and treatment, to keep your skin soft during the winter is easy. With plenty of formulas on the market, it may be hard for you to choose the best option for your needs. But there are a few ingredients that have been shown to benefit all aspects of healthy hair, skin and nails. If these ingredients are not apart of your beauty or daily routine, you may be missing out on essential nutrients that can help.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is responsible for maintaining and creating collagen. Experts agree that this vitamin is one of the most effective in helping to grow and strengthen hair and skin, connective tissue, bones, and blood vessel walls. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that middle-aged women who consumed more vitamin C from food sources, appeared to have fewer wrinkles and less skin dryness than those who did not.
Biotin
Biotin has been shown to improve the strength of nails and allows them to grow longer. It also helps to repair broken and fragile hair. “Low biotin levels can contribute to hair loss, so an adequate supply of this nutrient is crucial for strong and healthy skin and hair,” says Scientific Director and Pharmacist of InVite® Health, Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. Biotin deficiency affects about 1 in 200,000 people in the US population.
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Zinc
“Zinc is essential for healthy skin and hair growth, as it accelerates the renewal of skin cells and have been proven to be beneficial against skin issues like acne and rashes. It also has anti-inflammatory abilities and may help soothe skin tissues,” says Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. Zinc is crucial for hair health; insufficient levels of zinc may lead to thin, dull hair, as well as hair loss. The global prevalence of zinc deficiency is approximately 31%.
MSM
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been shown to support the removal of old skin cells, acting as a natural exfoliator from the inside-out. MSM is a powerful antioxidant that is required by the body in order to make healthy collagen and keratin, which are essential for healthy hair, skin and nails.
Oat Grass Powder
Oat grass powder, or Avena Sativa, is known for its powerful skin-soothing abilities. It helps to keep your skin hydrated, helping to reduce dry, irritated skin and inflammation. Oat grass is a rich source of nutrients and minerals that can round out any superior formula to support the building of strong, healthy skin, hair and nails.
Silica
Silicia is a mineral component of collagen and elastin and is known to support strong nails and healthy hair. “When you are younger, your body has abundant levels of Silicia – this is why children have silky hair, soft skin and strong nails. As we age, our body’s natural supply of Silicia decreases, causing brittle nails, thin hair and dry, wrinkled skin,” reports Jerry Hickey, R.Ph.
L-Proline & L-Lysine
These two amino acids are crucial components for healthy and strong hair. L-Proline is an amino acid and works with Vitamin C in order to create collagen. L-Lysine helps the body absorb calcium and is a building block of collagen and elastin, proteins that provide strength and elasticity to the skin and other tissues.
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