Nothing gives your age away quite like your skin, hair and nails. This is why new product development in the cosmetic industry is focused on incorporating vitamins and anti-ageing nutrients and antioxidants into skin-, hair- and nail-care products. However, if applying these vitamins to your body externally holds some benefit to your wellness, imagine how beneficial they could be to your wellbeing if you consume them through your diet! So what should you be regularly consuming to promote young and beautiful skin, hair and nails?
Skin – Rooibos tea contains potent antioxidants which specifically target skin health. In particular, the tea helps to prevent premature skin-ageing and wrinkling, and wellness experts recommend you drink three cups of Rooibos tea a day. Brewer’s yeast is a natural source of vitamin B complex, zinc, chromium, amino acids and many other important nutrients which help to reduce acne. Omega 6 fatty acids can reduce eczema, while omega 3 fatty acids are helpful in psoriasis. Other beneficial skin nutrients include zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B Complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, beta Carotene, selenium, coenzyme Q10, L-methionine and biotin.
Hair – For the health of your hair, you need to a plentiful supply of nutrient-rich blood. This helps to nourish the hair-follicles in your scalp, from which new hair sprouts. If your hair is dry, brittle or even falling out, you could be deficient in a number of nutrients. Try supplements or dietary sources of vitamin B Complex (in particular vitamin B5), biotin, omega 3 essential fatty acids, omega 6 essential fatty acids, zinc, selenium, L-methionine and vitamin E. Other factors which may be responsible for your poor hair condition include stress and hormonal changes.
Nails – Nails are a layer composed of keratin (the same material found in your hair) which protect the end of each of your fingers and toes. Your nails look pretty tough, but if you don’t take care of them they can become brittle, discoloured and break easily, which may affect their protective qualities. Therefore, you need to ensure you’re eating plenty of keratin-healthy nutrients, such as omega 3 essential fatty acids, omega 6 essential fatty acids, zinc, vitamin A, selenium, biotin and calcium.
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