A look at nutricosmetics

Nutricosmetics: What is it?

Nutricosmetics refers to all dietary supplements containing cosmetic active ingredients that act on the skin, nails, or hair. In other words, it is the use of nutrients and micronutrients typically found in food for cosmetic purposes.

Its benefits are numerous:

For hair, taking dietary supplements helps combat hair loss, dry and brittle hair, thereby promoting hair growth and shine.

For skin, radiance and hydration are restored, allowing for better skin elasticity and slowing down skin aging.

Nutricosmetics: Mode of action

Dietary supplements are based on precise dosages of vitamins, zinc, omega 3 and 6, or collagen. In short, many active ingredients with recognized benefits for the adnexa (skin, nails, and hair).

Nutricosmetic dietary supplements come in different forms. Capsules, pills, tablets, or sachets are the main forms widespread on the market.

What active ingredients are used in nutricosmetics?

Depending on the needs of the skin, nails, and hair, the active ingredients used in nutricosmetics may vary. Among the most common are:

Vitamins:

Notably Vitamins C and D, recognized for their virtues on the skin, help regulate oxidative stress and give a healthy glow, thus combating skin aging.

Keratin:

An essential active ingredient for hair beauty, keratin helps prevent hair loss and contributes to strengthening and shining hair. Keratin also helps strengthen nails.

Collagen:

Nutricosmetics is an effective way to supply the body with collagen, as the natural production of the protein decreases over time. Collagen acts on the skin, helping to restore skin elasticity.

Hyaluronic acid:

The production of hyaluronic acid decreases with age. Responsible for hydration, an additional intake of hyaluronic acid through nutricosmetics helps slow down skin aging, prevent wrinkles, and fade existing ones.