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Skin, Hair & Nail Supplements

They say, "You are what you eat." What does this mean for the majority of Americans? It all comes down to the nutrients and minerals that your body gets on a daily basis. If you eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients, you will be a healthy individual. If you eat a diet that consists mainly of junk or fast food, you will be less healthy and it will show, not just on your waistline, but also on your face. If you don't get enough vitamins from food, supplements can be very beneficial. A current beauty trend is vitamin and dietary supplement packs formulated to enhance your skin, hair and nails. Rather than shop for each individual vitamin or mineral you need, which could be complicated, costly or less convenient, beauty companies have made it easy for you to get all the nutrients you need for a healthier you. Let's first discuss the vitamins you need to maintain a healthy appearance. You may or may not be getting all you need depending upon your diet. ! * Vitamin A ** Typically, if you start to notice abnormally dry or flaky skin, it's due to a lack of vitamin A. ** When taken orally, it can help improve the body's ability to repair the skin. ** You can get vitamin A from eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. You can also apply vitamin A topically to reduce the appearance of fine lines, combat acne, stop itching and heal scars. * Vitamin B (Niacin & Biotin) ** Vitamin B is resposible for building strong, healthy hair and nails. Without it you will notice brittleness in your hair or nails and possibly even hair loss. A deficiency in vitamin B can also cause dry, itchy skin. ** Get your recommended dose by eating eggs, oatmeal and rice, which are foods rich in vitamin B. ** When shopping for skin creams, you might notice biotin as a listed ingredient, which will serve to reduce inflammation and help the skin retain moisture. * Antioxidants ** Antioxidants help reduce free radical damage in our bodies caused by UVB ray exposure, smoke or pollution. **vitamin E are basic antioxidants that help combat wrinkles and help improve skin's elasticity over time. You can get plenty of these vitamins from dark green veggies (like spinach or kale), citrus fruits, nuts and seeds. ** Alpha lipoic acid and DMAE are two supposed "super" antioxidants because they are both water and oil soluble. You'll find them in supplements and topical creams. * Hyaluronic Acid ** You may see this listed in topical creams, especially high-end ones. but when taken as a supplement, this can also help improve skin's softness and elasticity. * Multivitamins *