Cosmetic products might be doing more damage than good as they are often loaded with harmful chemicals and toxins. Fortunately the secret to beautiful hair, skin and nails is easier than one might think. Like so many other aspects of health, the diet and lifestyle are major determinants to the desired health and appearance.

 

Regarding the role of a healthy diet, several aspects of nutrition are vital to maintaining healthy-looking hair, skin and nails. Among these should be mentioned the importance of; Vitamin C, which is crucial for maintaining the skin's collagen and elasticity; deficiencies of Vitamins D & B12 which causes thinning and dry hair as well as brittle and thin nails; too little zinc, manganese, selenium, molybdenum, iodine, β-beta carotene (Vitamin A) and Omega 3 fatty oils which affect the overall vitality, colour and healthy appearance of skin, hair and nails. Furthermore it must not be forgotten the immense importance of including antioxidant rich nutrients to the diet on a regular basis in order to strengthen the immune system against free radicals that cause skin cancer.

 

The Amazon Superfood which is particularly beneficial for maintaining healthy skin and repairing damaged skin is Guava as it´s extraordinarily rich in Vitamin C, lycopene and other healing antioxidants, such as retinol, flavonoids, polyphenols and niacimamide. However also Acaí, Camu Camu, Aguaje, Sacha Inchi, Macambo and Guanábana (Soursop/Graviola) contain especially nutrient rich properties for healthy skin, hair and nails.