What are the Best Vitamins for Hair, Skin and Nails

Posted: March 9th, 2018

In order to have healthy hair, skin, and nails, a person needs to eat a balanced diet and maintain good overall health. People who have a vitamin deficiency often have skin problems as well as thin hair and brittle nails. However, a person does not have to have a measurable vitamin deficiency to have skin, hair and nail problems. The body may get enough vitamins to be healthy, yet not enough to produce clear skin, lustrous hair and strong nails.    Vitamin C has a number of uses in the body. One of the ways that vitamin C is used in the body is through the production of collagen. Collagen is the most common protein found in the human body and it plays a key role in the development of skin, hair, and nails. It can be boosted in a number of ways included through the addition of supplements to the diet, through lotions and creams used in a manicure and through increased intake of vitamin C.   Another important vitamin for healthy skin, hair and nails are vitamins H. Vitamin H is also known as biotin. It is used by the body to convert food into energy. If the body does not properly process food, needed nutrients will not reach the body's cell. Those with biotin deficiency may experience hair loss, abnormal nail growth and a variety of skin problems. To combat these problems, many creams and lotions used during a manicure and other spa treatments contain biotin that can be absorbed by the body.    A person with problem skin, hair or nails should see an esthetician to get professional advice on remedying the problems. An esthetician in a day spa can apply a vitamin facial which will help nourish the facial skin with needed nutrients such as Vitamin H and C. In addition to day spa services, spas also sell products such as vitamin facial treatments that can be used at home in between spa visits.