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HAIR,
SKIN & NAILS FORMULA
Hair, nails and the outermost layer of skin, are composed of varying
amounts of the proteins keratin, collagen and elastin plus a range
of vitamins and minerals. Keratin causes a thickening of tissues,
while collagen has a high tensile strength. They are abundant in
harder tissue such as hair and
nail. Hair and nail also have more 'inorganic' substances, such as
the minerals silica and calcium. Skin needs to stretch, therefore it
contains more elastin.
Hair, skin and nails health are influenced by the levels of toxins
present in the body and can be considered a reflection of general
health. For example, people with poor bowel or liver function often
suffer conditions such as itching skin, psoriasis or acne.
The Skin -
consists of the epidermis (the outer layer) and the dermis (inner
layer). The epidermis consists of four sub-layers, which progress
from germinative (growing) cells at its innermost points, to dead
cells, which have had their nuclei replaced by keratin, at the
surface. The dermis is regarded
as the 'true' skin. It is a thick layer of living tissue beneath the
epidermis, made of connective tissue, and containing blood vessels,
lymph vessels, sweat glands and ducts, nerve endings, sebaceous
glands, smooth muscle fibres and hair follicles.
The Hair
- is a highly keratinised tissue. The part above the skin consists
of three parts, an outer cuticle, a cortex, which contains the
pigment, and the central medulla. The root below the skin surface,
begins with a bulb which produces the new cells which are pushed
upwards, becoming increasingly keratinised to form the root and
shaft.
The Nail
- almost entirely composed of keratin, nail tissue is an extension
of the skin epidermis on the fingers and toes. The root is the
hidden part of the nail, which is supplied by the germinative cells
by the skin dermis. The visible nail body grows as those cells slide
along the nail bed.
The Benefits of Hair, Skin and Nails Formula
Key Features
Maximum potency and just one tablet per day
Ingredients to nourish and strengthen the hair, skin
& nail structures
Antioxidants and ingredients for growth and
pigmentation
MSM, Kelp and Aloe Vera to nourish and detoxify
MSM (500mg) - Connects the long proteins in tissues
together for strength. Sulphur is used by the liver to detoxify
chemicals, a process called sulphation.
Silica (50mg) -
Helps in the distribution of calcium around the body. Helps make and
maintain connective tissue. Provides hardness to brittle nails and
hair that breaks easily.
Aloe Vera extract (25mg, equivalent to 5000mg juice)
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Contains Omega 6 EFAs and mucins to hydrate
the skin and dry, brittle nails. Rich in amino acids, vitamins C and
E and zinc.
Kelp (50mg) -
Full of minerals and trace elements to supplement the rest of the
formula. A product often used during detox diets. Well publicised
for improving the health and growth of hair.
Vitamin E (20mg) -
Trials show that, with vitamin C, helps protect against UV damage to
skin. Contributes to connective tissue development.
Vitamin C (1 OOmg) -
Works with vitamin E for UV protection for skin. Helps to make
collagen.
Helps to form liver bile (to remove toxins) and detoxifies alcohol.
Blotin (100mcg) -
Improves thickness of the nail.
Calcium (200mg) -
Restores hardness to soft nails.
Zinc -
Needed to synthesise protein. Commonly deficient in the diet.
Effective for contact dermatitis (rashes), acne and patchy hair
loss.
Copper (2mg) -
Needed for the production of pigment in skin. Needed for the
synthesis of collagen.
Manganese (15mg) • Needed for formation of cartilage-rich tissues,
Contra-indications / Precautions
People with hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium) and kidney disease
should avoid this supplement unless otherwise advised by a doctor.
Prostate cancer patients should avoid calcium. Kelp should be
avoided by those with thyroid disease. A blood glucose lowering
effect has been reported for Aloe Vera and so should be avoided in
diabetes. Vitamin C supplementation is not advisable for people
who suffer with kidney stones or those with iron overload (haemosiderosis
or haemochromatosis).
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Each tablet typically provides:
MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane)
Silica 50mg
Aloe Vera extract 25mg
Kelp 50mg
Vitamin E 20mg
Vitamin C 100mg
Biotin 100mcg
Calcium 200mg
Zinc 15mg
Copper 2mg
Manganese 15mg
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS
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