Skin, hair and nail health very much
depend on what we eat. Mineral deficiency is reflected not only in ours health, but also
in our appearance. Dim fragile hair, furfur, unhealthy complexion, acne can be caused by
different reasons. Mineral deficiency plays important role in these cosmetic defects.
If for example in an organism there is not enough zinc, conditions for strengthened
reproduction of fungi and pathogenic bacteria are created. It favour the occurrence
of furfur, skin itch, acne. Zinc deficiency causes slowing of hair growth, splitting
and falling out of hair.
Mineral disbalance is revealed
in various symptoms: hair and nails fragility (calcium, copper, iron); longitudinal
furrows on nails (iron), white spots (zinc); early wrinkles and flabbiness of skin
(sulfur, copper, potassium).
Мany minerals are included into
contents of therapeutic-and -cosmetic means of external application. Zinc and selenium -
components of shampoos and balms for hair. Copper, kaly, silver, chrome, iron and manganese
add to the masks and creams with lifting effect. But it is not enough. External beauty demands
well co-ordinated work of all organism. The balance of all components of food is necessary for
healthy elastic skin, growth of healthy hair and nails: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins
and minerals.