Healthy skin, shiny hair and strong nails need the right nutrients to nourish and regenerate – the skin cells, hair follicles and nail matrix. Vitamins including the B-vitamins (especially biotin) and vitamin C, minerals like iron, selenium and zinc, antioxidants and amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) are all important to include in the diet. To feel good and look good, try to eat a wide variety of nutrient-rich and healthy foods, including plenty of fruits, vegetables and berries, whole grains, legumes, poultry, oily fish and shellfish. If you feel you’re not getting enough support from the diet, reach for Hair & Nails NutriComplex that supplies you with all essential minerals and vitamins for optimal beauty care. Your beauty from within will shine through and your overall health will benefit.

Stress affects both mental health and the ability to take care of yourself, but it’s important not to let that stress take over and become chronic – it depletes our nutrient storage due to increased bodily demands (Singh, 2016) – which can play havoc with our beauty from within and mood. Try to make moments in the day – even if they’re small ones – to relax and centre. Mindfulness, deep breathing and a few stretches, or a short walk in nature, can do wonders! During periods of increased stress try supplementing with antioxidants that help to protect the body from damaging free radicals. For example, Astaxanthin & Bilberry Extract is packed with superfoods and vitamins to combat ageing, inflammation and chronic stress.

It’s not called beauty sleep for nothing! If you’re burning the candle at both ends, you’re not doing your inner beauty or your overall wellbeing any favours – and it shows! Without sleep you cannot even think straight – during sleep our bodies focus on repairing, renewing and restoring our cells. Create pre-sleep rituals, for example replace phone scrolling with a warm, scented bath, soft lighting and a good book and aim for 7-9 hours of shut-eye per night. If you haven’t been sleeping well, chances are you need some extra help. Wellness Pack for both men and women is curated by nutritionists to provide vitamins, minerals and micronutrients with scientifically proven health benefits. All of which contribute to normal function and maintenance of key bodily systems – from immune to nervous to muscular system.

Exercise doesn’t just keep your body in shape, it keeps your inner beauty in shape too! Getting the blood pumping is important to transport oxygen and nutrients around your body to support cell function and boost your mood. Try to incorporate physical activity into your day – a 30-minute power walk at lunchtime or whatever fits your lifestyle will benefit beauty from within, physical and emotional health.

Just as there are lot of things to do to boost your inner beauty and mood, there are few things to avoid as well – like limiting excessive exposure to cigarette smoke and pollution, and consumption of caffeine, alcohol and junk foods. And never forget SPF when you’re outside – even on cloudy day. All these factors can trigger free radical reactions – from stress to premature aging – in the body, which can cause harmful oxidative stress and require a well-functioning antioxidant defence. To support your body’s defence against free radicals, make sure to include plenty of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet, including colourful berries, fruits and vegetables.

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