Vitamins that helped my hair and skin get through the winter

So, until the age of 25, I didn't really bother about my hair and skin, they were in good condition and did not require any special care. But after the operation (at the age of 27), the condition of the hair and especially the skin deteriorated sharply, perhaps this is due not only to the operation (stress, general anesthesia), but also to a sharp decrease in weight. When I was discharged from the hospital, the skin of my face looked tired, flabby and with a gray tint, and near my eyes I noticed the first wrinkles, from that moment I began to study information on proper facial skin care and completely changed my care, I found a good cosmetologist. And exactly three months after the operation, my hair fell out, and at such a speed that I became really scared and I turned to a trichologist and already from her I realized that without internal support of the body, it is impossible to have healthy strong hair and healthy elastic skin ...

Since then, my acquaintance with various dietary supplements, vitamins, trace elements and minerals to maintain health, beauty and immunity of the body began.

In winter and summer, I give rest to the body, and in early spring and late autumn I start vitamin therapy. For example, last spring I drank hyaluronic acid (vitamin B5), an iron supplement with vitamin C (in the morning) and a zinc supplement (in the evening).

And this fall, I was preparing for the winter along with preparations of biotin, collagen and spirulina, and I want to tell you about them.

Biotin for healthy skin and hair

You can talk a lot about the importance of B vitamins for the health and natural beauty of a woman. I take B vitamins every autumn or spring, but most often I choose biotin (B7, H).

Ideally, replenish biotin reserves with food, if you eat rationally, do not adhere to diets and do not have problems with the intestines, then with a deficiency of vitamin B7, you will not have problems. Biotin is found in such foods: salmon, seafood, liver, kidneys, milk, cheese, egg yolk, mushrooms, legumes, chicken, walnuts, spinach, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, bananas, almonds, peanuts.

Nails and hair are mainly composed of a protein material - this is keratin, biotin plays an important role in creating the basis of the keratin substance, which improves the condition of the hair and skin. Biotin helps to keep the skin healthy, protecting against dermatitis, protecting hair from gray hair, hair loss, and it also slows down the aging process in the body.

Biotin contains sulfur, which is essential for skin, hair and nails, and someone has to deliver it there. Biotin has established itself as an ideal vehicle that always delivers its sulfur load exactly to its destination.

The effect of vitamin B7 on hair

• enhances the regeneration of scalp cells, which promotes hair renewal and growth;
• enhances the activity of hair follicles;
• regulates the work of the sebaceous glands;
• prevents dry and brittle hair;
• reduces flaking and itching of the scalp;
• helps to cope with dandruff.

This time I ordered biotin on iherb, although earlier I bought Medobiotin at the pharmacy, in my opinion, of German production and was also very pleased with the result, although vitamins on iherb are cheaper than in our pharmacy.

Biotin Now Foods, 1000 mcg

From the manufacturer. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of healthy skin, hair and nails and is necessary for the proper functioning of certain enzymes. In addition, biotin supports energy production in the body and is essential for the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

The capsules are small, swallow well, the contents in the capsule are white, powdery. The manufacturer recommends drinking 1-2 capsules a day with meals.

Some write that after a week they see the results, I did not have it, and after a month I did not notice any special changes, but I continued to drink, since the course was two months. And somewhere in the second month of admission, I noticed that there are a lot of new ones along the hairline and the hair itself began to grow faster. The loss has decreased, that is, returned to normal, the skin also feels good, there is no dryness, and even acne during PMS appears less often. I think that all the vitamins I drink are responsible for this, but biotin should not be underestimated.

Output: Decent vitamins for maintaining healthy hair and skin: hair grows faster and less shedding, and the skin is less dry and irritated.

Spirulina to support the body in winter

Spirulina is probably the most mysterious dietary supplement on the market, made on the basis of Chinese brown algae. This product has firming and cleansing properties. Spirulina helps to remove harmful substances and toxins from the body, increase its protective properties and restore metabolism.

Spirulina comes in tincture, capsule and oral form.

Basically, the preparation contains components such as Spirulina algae, folic acid, vitamins (A, B, F, E, H), phycocyanin, as well as trace elements such as phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium and iron.

In general, spirulina is a unicellular alga with medicinal properties. Algae is a rich source of iodine and an effective prophylactic agent used in the treatment of thyroid diseases.

The list of indications for taking spirulina is very extensive, I will not list everything (metabolic disorders and overweight, diseases of the digestive system, allergies, infectious diseases, hypertension, insomnia, hormonal disorders).

Healthy Origins Organic Spirulina, 500 mg

My choice fell on Healthy Origins organic spirulina (USA), from the same iherb, but you can also buy it in pharmacies.

From the manufacturer.Healthy Origins offers organic spirulina, naturally over 60% protein, an excellent source of very important phytonutrients and minerals such as carotenoids, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, calcium and selenium.

• 100% natural and non-GMO
• USDA Certified Organic
• Kosher
• Food supplement
• Oregon Tilth Certified Organic

I took spirulina, as the manufacturer recommends, twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, two tablets, or three tablets twice a day. I am very pleased with the result, I will note the main points:

1. Already after a week of using spirulina, I felt cheerfulness, it became easier to wake up in the morning, that is, vitality appeared.
2. Appetite really decreases, and this is a fact, I drank them an hour after breakfast and did not even want to eat at lunchtime.
3. Spirulina really raises the immune system, I get sick very often, colds and sore throats are my companions every winter, but this winter (pah-pah) I have never been ill, I have not even had a runny nose).
4. It was very important for me that spirulina improves digestion, seeing this in the instructions I took it without hesitation. After giving birth, I started to have constipation, although I didn’t suffer from it before, so, with the start of taking spirulina, everything returned to normal.
5. In addition, spirulina helps to cope with hair loss in complex therapy, thanks to vitamins, microelements that are part of the drug, the nutrition of the hair improves, the growth is accelerated and the general condition of the hair improves.

I also add spirulina one or two tablets at a time to my face masks, which is also very good.

When spirulina is used, the absorption of food increases dramatically, and it is enough for a person to eat 75% of his usual diet in order for the body to receive the nutrients it needs. The amount of undigested food is minimized, and toxins and toxins do not accumulate in the body.

Output: a useful food supplement, has a beneficial effect on the well-being of the whole body, skin, nails and hair.

Collagen tablets for skin and hair

Collagen preparation became completely new for me this year, I had never taken this before, but my trainer advised me to drink a course of collagen, because during training my knees crunch, he explained to me that it was something with joints and so further, I don’t remember exactly. Therefore, I went to study information about collagen and immediately ordered it, since it has a lot of useful properties.

After reading reviews about collagen and its properties, I realized that it is best to order it on the iherb.com website, and the price and quality of these drugs on the website is much better than buying from a pharmacy.

Collagen is a protein that is present in many tissues of our body, which gives them strength and elasticity. Collagen is responsible for the elasticity of tissues and provides them with reliable protection against damage.

Under the influence of negative factors or natural aging processes, the amount of collagen fibers begins to decrease, while this protein is produced in the body every year less and less.

I also learned that girls from Asian countries (Japan, China, Korea) drink collagen since adolescence and almost constantly, taking only short breaks between courses, and their skin and youth can only be envied))))

Collagen in tablets helps to artificially restore the lack of this protein in our body, it accelerates the healing process of bones and tissues, maintains the elasticity of joints in normal conditions and helps to eliminate expression wrinkles and skin folds, improves the general condition of the skin and hair.

Collagen Best Collagen Types 1 & 3

From the manufacturer. Collagen is the main structural protein in connective tissues and the most abundant protein in the human body. It is responsible for maintaining the strength and elasticity of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, skin smoothness, and healthy hair, nails, blood vessels and eyes, and other tissues in the body.

Best Collagen Types 1 & 3 contains pure collagen protein that provides the basic building blocks for the growth and maintenance of healthy tissues. Taken as a dietary supplement, this product provides the body with the raw materials it needs to maintain the strength and integrity of its basic structures. This formulation is enzymatically hydrolyzed into low molecular weight amino acids for optimal absorption and processing by the body. Vitamin C is added to the formulation as it is an essential nutrient required for collagen synthesis in the body.

• Science-based nutrition.
• Food supplement.
• Essential structural support for hair, skin, nails, ligaments, tendons and bones.
• Does not contain GMOs and gluten.

The manufacturer recommends taking 3 tablets twice daily on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before meals and not mixed with other protein supplements.

I started drinking this collagen in several stages and barely finish it. It does not have any nasty taste or smell, but due to its simply huge size, I drank it with great difficulty, especially on an empty stomach and three tablets at a time. When I drank it, the skin was transformed literally in a few days, there was not even a trace of dryness, the redness went away immediately and the general condition was much better, the skin is smooth, elastic with an even complexion, for example, after an alginate mask, whoever did it will understand me, but as soon as I stopped taking these pills, the skin condition worsened. I think that the whole course (three months) I will not be able to stand drinking these pills.

Output:the collagen preparation, in principle, is good and fulfills the stated promises: it is responsible for the strength and flexibility of bones, joints, skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and eyes, and also improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

All these vitamins and supplements helped my skin to be toned, without any problems, and off-season hair loss went unnoticed for me, with minimal loss.What I am leading to is that it is always easier to prevent a problem than to deal with its consequences.

ATTENTION! Before using any medicinal product, you must consult a doctor and be sure to read the instructions from the manufacturer !!!