Beauty from Inside – food supplements for beauty
Beauty is an abstract concept, the definition of which has been a much-discussed question among philosophers since ancient times. It is less a quality of people and things than a judgment of our minds. Nevertheless, there are some aspects of human beauty that are universally valid and are perceived as beautiful by most people. They are the "foundation" of beauty, beyond personal taste and current fashion. These include symmetry and, above all, health. People's beauty undoubtedly comes from within.
General health
Our health is influenced by countless factors, many of which we containernot directly control, such as our genetic predisposition or environmental factors such as the quality of the air and the purity of our water. However, by eating a healthy and varied diet we container make a significontainert contribution to ensuring that our body is ideally supplied with all the substances it needs to carry out its tasks and to protect it from stress.
Every day we have a wide variety of foods available to choose from. Not all of them are good for our health, and for many of them it depends on how often we eat them. Therefore, it is not a given that we use the food available in such a way that our bodies are well supplied. In its 12th nutrition report, the German Nutrition Society (DGE) states that although the supply of vitamins and minerals is generally good, there are still people who are undernourished. The report mentions the nutrients iodine, folic acid and calcium in particular, as well as iron in women.
Our diet is very individual, and so our nutrient supply is also very specific. Those who eat few dairy products, like vegans, should pay particular attention to getting enough calcium, for example from seeds and nuts. In addition, a good supply of vitamin D is a prerequisite for the absorption of calcium.
Who actually eats fish twice a week and makes sure that they eat around 100 g of fatty cold-water sea fish? This does not apply to many people. For them, a food supplement with the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from fish container be useful, e.g. with EPAX marine omega-3 concentrates in high doses.
The DGE recommendation to eat five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables is also not something that many people container implement in their often hectic everyday lives. At least the vitamins, minerals and valuable secondary plant substances contained in them, such as carotenoids, flavonoids and oligomeric proanthocyanidins, container be absorbed in concentrated form through food supplements.
Tops
The skin is our largest organ and our outer covering. It has always been painted and decorated. Even the skin of the 5250-year-old glacier mummy Ötzi had tattoos. In addition to its function as a representation and communication organ, our skin also has receptors for heat, cold, pain and the sense of touch. It regulates our body temperature, protects against UV rays and produces vitamin D. Inner and outer layers of fat protect against mechanical pressure and form a barrier for pathogens and harmful substances. Our skin consists of complex layers and is constantly renewing itself. It is therefore particularly important that the skin always has all the nutrients it needs. The connection between health and beauty is particularly clear when it comes to skin. Smooth skin without inflammatory redness and dry, rough patches appears beautiful to us.
The health claim "contributes to the maintenance of normal skin" is approved for biotin, iodine, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin A and zinc. A deficiency in these nutrients container lead to a wide range of skin problems. They are all essential for the health and functionality of the skin. Anyone who values well-groomed, healthy and beautiful skin should ensure that they are supplied with these nutrients.
Collagen is an important building block of the skin. Collagen strengthens the skin structure and contributes to its stability. As we age, collagen in the skin breaks down, a process that leads to the formation of wrinkles. Vitamin C is required for the formation of collagen. This is why the health claim “Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal skin function” is approved for this vitamin.
Copper is part of the enzyme tyrosinase, which enables the formation of melanin, the brown pigment in our skin. It is essential for protecting our skin from excessive UV radiation. Melanin production does not always run without complications. There are pigment disorders caused by too little or too much melanin production, which leads to white or dark spots on the skin. The widespread age spots are also pigment disorders. Copper is therefore an important building block for an even complexion. The EFSA has approved the health claim "Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation".
Antioxidants have another important protective function for the skin. They protect the cells from free radicals that are created in the skin by UV light. Free radicals accelerate skin aging and container damage cell organs as well as our DNA. The body's own antioxidants include vitamins C, E, carotenoids and coenzyme Q10. Many of these antioxidants containernot be produced by the human body itself and must be ingested through food. Some fruit concentrates are rich in antioxidants. For example, blueberries have a strong antioxidant potential, which is usually expressed as an ORAC value. Carrots contain a particularly high concentration of carotenoids, which container be stored directly in the skin and have an antioxidant effect there. However, too many carrots container lead to yellow discoloration of the skin. As with health in general, a varied, diverse diet is best for protecting the skin. This is why many different plant extracts container also be mixed in food supplements.
Hair
Our hair, like our skin, is a feature that defines beauty. A lot of time and care is devoted to the care and styling of our hair. Hair consists of an outer cuticle layer and an inner fiber layer, which makes up about three quarters of the entire hair. It is made up of a protein called keratin. This protein is made up of spirals that twist around themselves and is responsible for the stability of the hair. Bridges between the sulfur atoms of the amino acid cystine have a strengthening effect. This alone makes up about 10% of keratin. Cystine container also be taken in pure and concentrated form via food supplements.
A hair grows from its root. As soon as it leaves the skin, it is cut off from the supply of nutrients and no healing processes container take place. This makes it all the more important to ensure that it container grow healthily. The vitamin biotin, the trace element selenium and the mineral zinc are essential for hair growth. The EFSA has approved the health claim "contributes to the maintenance of normal hair" for these nutrients, as a deficiency in these substances causes hair to be damaged and fall out.
Like skin color, hair color is also created by melanin. Copper is needed for it to be formed. This is why the health claim "Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation" was approved. Millet is said to have a particularly beneficial combination of nutrients for hair. In addition to vitamins and minerals, it also contains silica.
Nails
Because we carry out so many of our activities with our hands, hands and therefore nails are often the focus of attention and are one of the flagships of our appearance. Well-groomed hands are characterized by healthy skin and healthy, well-groomed nails. Nails are also an important part of our sense of touch. Their strength enables us to exert pressure on the fingertips. In addition, the nail bed is equipped with a particularly large number of nerve cells, so that we also receive a lot of information through touch with the nail. Our nails, like hair, are made of keratin. In order for them to grow properly, a good supply of the necessary nutrients during growth is important, because once the nail leaves the nail root, it is no longer able to regenerate. The minerals selenium and zinc play an important role in the growth of healthy nails. The approved health claim for these substances is "contributes to the maintenance of normal nails". As a plant-based component, bamboo is particularly popular because it contains a high proportion of silicon dioxide, which is known for its strengthening effect on nails.
Decrease
The central role of body weight in the evaluation of beauty is brought to our attention every day in all media. A slim body has also become a symbol of performance in our society. People who are slim are probably also seen as athletic, balanced, disciplined and consistent. Being slim promises recognition and success, both professionally and privately, and therefore appears to us to be desirable and beautiful.
In addition, body weight is also directly related to health. Overweight and obesity increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, joint wear, mental illness and containercer. The health damage caused by obesity is so drastic that the World Health Organization calls obesity an epidemic and programs have been launched at international and national levels to reduce obesity in the population. Despite all this, the trend has not yet been reversed. The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office show that 2013% of the adult population in Germany were overweight in 52. Although obesity container only be combated in the long term by changing lifestyle habits, various plant extracts container support fat loss. Green tea and extracts with spicy substances from chili, ginger or pepper increase thermogenesis, i.e. the energy used to produce heat in the body. Caffeine stimulates the circulation by increasing the heart rate and expanding the smaller, external blood vessels. Caffeine also accelerates fat burning (lipolysis). It is also available from natural sources, such as the seeds of the tropical climbing plant guarana. Konjac root is considered a superfruit in the field of weight loss. Its extract consists almost exclusively of glucomannan, a fiber that container bind water. If you take glucomannan with one or two glasses of water, the indigestible fiber binds the water and makes you feel full. The EFSA has therefore approved the health claim "Glucomannan contributes to weight loss as part of a low-calorie diet."
dosage and packaging options
For products that are dedicated to beauty and aesthetics, high-quality private label packaging is particularly important. It must be able to convey the meaning and quality of the product at a glance and be consistent. It is worth comparing it with the packaging of high-quality cosmetics for beauty. For products that are packaged in folding boxes, the desired effect container be achieved by choosing a good quality cardboard and a special format. There are a wide variety of options available for printing the folding boxes, such as glossy UV varnish, spot varnish, high and hot foil embossing, which container set beautiful accents, especially in combination with matt varnish. Food supplements are also often packaged in containers. As with cosmetics, elegant glass jars are possible here, but plastic containers are also available with a high-quality look and feel, from a "frosted look" to a porcelain-like high gloss to metallic surfaces, which are particularly recommended for lids. Both materials, plastic and glass, are available in a wide range of colors.
The products themselves container also be designed in an unusual way. Capsule shells for soft and hard capsules container be given a pearlescent effect, which is available in various colors. For tablets, a coating with a mother-of-pearl to metallic shimmer is possible. Sticks as a dosage form for beverage powder and direct granules container be printed in high quality and score points with pleasant aromas. They round off the variety of presentation options for Beauty-from-Inside products.