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We all want healthy skin, strong nails, and shiny hair. But how do you achieve that? These are all signs of vitality and health. Besides a healthy lifestyle, certain foods and supplements can play a significant role.
Reading time: 5 minutes
We all want healthy skin, strong nails, and shiny hair. But how do you achieve that? These are all signs of vitality and health. Besides a healthy lifestyle, certain foods and supplements can play a significant role.
Your skin, hair and nails need building blocks to stay strong and shiny:
Even with a healthy diet, deficiencies can arise. Stress, hormones, smoking, and other factors play a major role in the condition of your skin, hair, and nails. Supplements can offer additional relief in these cases.
Zinc is one of the most important minerals for a beautiful glow, strong nails, and beautiful hair. It supports cell renewal, aids in wound healing, and contributes to healthy sebum production. A zinc deficiency can lead to dull hair, brittle nails, and skin problems like acne.
Healthy fats are essential for well-hydrated skin and shiny hair. Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in oily fish like wild salmon, mackerel, and herring. They help strengthen the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss, making your skin less likely to become dry and dull. Learn more about which fats are healthy.
In addition, these fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with skin problems like eczema and acne. If you don't regularly eat oily fish, a supplement can be a smart addition. Be sure to choose a pure form of omega-3, such as fish oil or algae oil, without harmful additives.
Collagen is an essential protein that keeps your skin elastic and firm. It's considered the protein responsible for youthful skin. As you age, you produce less collagen, which can lead to wrinkles and less plump skin. Vitamin C is important in this regard, as it's necessary for collagen production.
Besides skin health, vitamin C also supports your immune system, aids in wound healing, and acts as a powerful antioxidant to reduce free radical damage. Vitamin C, of course, does much more in your body.
To support your collagen production, it's important to eat plenty of vitamin C-rich foods, such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, kiwi, and berries. A good vitamin C supplement can also be helpful, especially if your skin or immune system needs extra support.
Want to protect your skin from premature aging? Then astaxanthin is a must-have. This pigment gives salmon and salmon roe their pink color and is a powerful antioxidant with potential anti-aging properties.* It's found in food, including algae, salmon (eggs), shrimp, crab, and lobster.
*Beauty claim
Natural astaxanthin is still being extensively researched for its unique properties and is a fantastic product to use for beautiful skin. Numerous scientific studies have been conducted on the effects of astaxanthin. Some of these studies can be found on the product page.
It's not just diet and supplements that play a role. To get a glow, you also need to hydrate properly.
We believe that achieving beautiful skin, hair, and nails isn't just about skincare and facials. It all starts from within and with what you give your body. By making conscious choices in nutrition, hydration, and the right supplements, you support your natural beauty.
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