Have you noticed changes to your hair, skin & nails lately? Changes in your hair, skin & nails look, thickness, strength, colour, texture, or shape, growth rate and glow can be normal, but these little niggles could also be your body’s way of telling you that you need to take better care of yourself. Remember that your hair, skin & nails can be a window to your inner wellbeing and nutritional intake because outer beauty often reveals what is going on inside your body.
The health, vitality and outward appearance of your hair, skin, & nails are influenced by various aspects such as the ageing process, weather, seasonal or hormone changes, stress, sleep, dehydration, exposure to heat, radiation or UV sunrays, pollution, chemicals, detergents and soaps, hygiene, health status, smoking, use of certain medications, family history or genetic factors. Any internal problems are often first noticed by a change in your hair, skin, & nails. Your hair, skin, & nails require constant nutrition to maintain health, combat damaging factors, support growth, and repair, or replace dead cells.
Why you have Hair, Skin & Nails?1
Hair, skin, & nails are among the first things people notice about one another, but they are not just for personal grooming, looks or beauty. Hair, Skin & Nails work together to help protect deeper tissues and internal organs, excrete toxic waste, regulate body temperature, detect pain, pressure, and sensations, and even maintain fluid balance. The state of your hair, skin and nails can alert you of your body’s response to emotion, surroundings, or the environment. For example, when your hair stands on end due to fright, fear, danger, or cold.
Key nutrients to support healthy Hair, Skin & Nails?1-3
There is often an emphasis placed on taking care of your hair, skin, & nails from the outside, but what about nourishing from within?
- Amino acids like methionine, cysteine, lysine, proline, and glycine act as building blocks for keratin, elastin, and collagen production which help to provide structure, strength, rigidity, protective and water-resistant properties.
- Antioxidants such as vitamin A, C, E, zinc, selenium, and copper protect against oxidative stress, free radicals, sun damage and premature ageing.
- Multivitamins and minerals including vitamin D, B-complex, choline, biotin, zinc, silica, iron, magnesium, calcium, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), inositol, and CoQ10 help to nourish and support health and growth from within
- Healthy fats like omega 3, evening primrose oil, argan, olive or canola oil can help lock in moisture and support growth.2
- Herbals such as rosehip, astaxanthin, horsetail, alfalfa, kelp, stinging nettles, and grape seed are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols.4
The good news is that you can use these easy self-care tips together with Nativa Complex® Hair, Skin & Nails to support your health and natural beauty from within. All it takes is one capsule daily, after breakfast.
References:
Kjersten Nett, (26 May 2022). Mayo Clinic Health System: What you eat promotes radiant hair, skin and nails naturally). Accessed 12 December 2023 Available from: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/get-radiant-hair-skin-and-nails-naturally
Ocean Robbins (30 July 2021) Food Revolution Network (FRN): How to Take Care of Your Hair and Nail Health. Accessed 12 December 2023 Available from: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/hair-and-nail-health/
Beth W. Orenstein and Ross Radusky (19 December 2021). Everyday Health: Supplements for Glowy Skin, Gorgeous Hair, and Strong Nails. Accessed 12 December 2023 Available from: https://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/supplements-skin-hair-nails /
Health Embassy: (21 April 2022) Best herbs for hair, skin and nails Accessed 12 December 2023 Available from: https://healthembassy.co.uk/en/blog/best-herbs-for-hair-skin-and-nails-n13
