We found out what vitamins and other useful additions will prepare the skin and hair for the coming cold weather and help them to survive without too many problems
Vitamin A. Relevant for those who suffer from the increased activity of the sebaceous glands of the skinhead. Especially strong this problem makes life in the cold in winter hair look greasy after a few hours after shampooing. Normalize the situation, and even add a root volume to help vitamin A, or retinol. it is also important for the skin: dryness and flaking, worse in winter, it can be caused by its deficiency.
Vitamin C. Activates collagen synthesis by maintaining skin elasticity, which is reduced in the cold. In addition, collagen, which is involved in the development of this vitamin is responsible for the strength of the hair.
Vitamin D. With its deficit slows growth and development of cells. The skin loses its tone, moisture, looks tired and reacts to temperature changes itching and peeling. The first signs of a lack of vitamin is easily seen by the hair: they begin to fall more actively than before. Vitamin D is necessary to drink all the time, regardless of the time of year. A couple of months are usually given high doses of up to 10 000 IU per day. Then you need to take a blood test: according to its results, the dosage may be reduced. Vitamin D has a stimulating effect, so to make it better in the morning.
Vitamin E. Powerful antioxidant directly affects the condition of the hair: when a shortage they become dry, brittle and porous due to oxidation of keratin. This vitamin helps to "survive" and dry dehydrated skin, which in the winter is not enough resources to fight against free radicals (the main culprits of aging).
Vitamin K, P It is very important for sensitive skin with rosacea. In high doses (appoint a doctor!) They strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries make less noticeable.
Zinc The catalyst that awakens the dormant hair follicles. It zinc - the main ingredient of drugs for Mesotherapy scalp. If it is not enough, it stops the growth of the old hair and stops the formation of new ones. In addition, this mineral helps to combat acne on the face and body, which is often exacerbated in the winter. Zinc should be drunk in fairly large quantities - 12 mg per day (in the multivitamin complex it is not always enough). The most digestible form - picolinate and zinc orotate.
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Iron Is responsible for the hair shine and fortress. Keep in mind, even if you regularly take iron supplements (prescribed after a blood test), the body can still feel its deficit. This is what happens when you drink too much tea or coffee: Tannin contained in them, prevents the absorption of the mineral. It is best to iron works in conjunction with vitamin C. Vitamin D and vitamin C + iron must be taken at different times, or interfere with each other. There are multivitamin complexes with iron, which among other things has an amino acid that stimulates the production of keratin.
Sulfur It helps the synthesis of keratin - the main building material of hair and nails (the latter made up of this substance at 95%). Against winter fragility sulfur works to cheer. She is also actively involved in the formation of new skin cells, helping to reduce the "winter" of acne and quickly restores the stratum corneum, which is suffering from the cold is particularly strong. Take sulfur in capsules is not recommended, the gastrointestinal tract just dissolve it into amino acids. It is better to choose multicomplex with sulfur-containing amino acids such as L-cysteine.
peptides Easily into the skin and activates the production of own hyaluronic acid. As a result, the dermis and hair is saturated with moisture, which in winter is simply priceless. It is better not to drink pure collagen powder, and complexes with the peptide hydroxyproline.
Omega-3 These fatty acids are essential in the fight against dry, cracked and sensitive skin. Omega-3 inhibit the development of inflammation in the weathered and cracked areas, for example on the lips. Taken together with vitamin D at a dose of 950 mg per day for 3-4 months.
multivitamin complexes It can take no longer than 2 months in a row. Then - a break.
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