Nutricosmetics: what it is, benefits, and recommended supplements

Have you ever heard about the "promoting beauty from within" concept? This trend has been on the rise for years. With this idea we refer to the clear impact that our diet has on our health, and therefore on our physical appearance (especially that of our skin, nails, and hair). From this concept nutricosmetics was born, which combines personal care with nutrition to help us improve our physical appearance in a healthy way. 

What is nutricosmetics?

Nutricosmetics is a branch of the cosmetics industry that focuses on physical care through diet and the use of supplements, also known as food supplements or nutricosmetics. 

Unlike traditional cosmetics, which use external application products, nutricosmetics act internally through vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other active ingredients to improve the condition of our skin, hair, and nails. There are different supplements on the market that we can take depending on the results we are looking for, from photoprotectors to antioxidants and inflammation modulators.

Benefits of nutricosmetics

Nutricosmetics offer many benefits for our skin, hair, and nails:

• Improves skin hydration and elasticity: some nutricosmetics contain ingredients that stimulate collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin production, which helps to rejuvenate your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, redness, and skin inflammation.
• Prepares your skin for the sun: many nutricosmetics contain antioxidants that help protect against UV damage, combat skin ageing, and enhance tanning. However, it is important to remember that no nutricosmetic replaces the use of sunscreen.
• Strengthens your hair and nails: Biotin, selenium, and zinc are nutrients that help strengthen your hair and they also stimulate keratin production to give structure and strengthen your nails.

Recommended supplements for skin, nails, and hair 

Below is a table of some of the best nutricosmetic supplements. These contain various polyphenols, vitamins (such as A, C, D and E), minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids, and other active ingredients that can help improve the appearance of your hair, skin, and nails.