Cosmetic products offer us specific care for our hair, but in order to make the most of all the qualities they provide us with, it is essential to start from a base: to have healthy hair. We explain which foods help us to have healthy hair and improve its appearance.

CAUSES OF HAIR WEAKNESS

Is your hair not shiny, is it weak, is it starting to fall out, is it breaking, does it look coarse and dry? It's trying to tell you something. It is likely that you are following a inadequate diet or insufficient. Other causes that affect the health of hair are stress, stressful situations, stress, stress, and change of seasonenvironmental pollution, dyes and bleaches or some medicines.

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ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS AND VITAMINS

The hair is made up of proteinsin a 28%, of which the main one is the Keratin) and a 70% of water, we must not lose sight of consuming sufficient water to maintain the water balance of our hair. It also contains minerals (magnesium, silicon, copper). So these elements, proteins and minerals, should not be lacking in our diet as they determine the toughness and strength of the hair. And finally, hair also contains a 2% of lipids (fatty acids, ceramides...) which nourish and add shine.

HAIR CARE FOODS

Basically, it is a matter of carrying a healthy and balanced diet that includes the nutrients, proteins, vitamins and minerals that our body needs.

  • Vitamin A:

Vitamin A is essential for the health of our hair.It helps to protect the scalp. Green leafy vegetables have a high content of Vitamin A. So make a note on your shopping list: broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, green beans. Mango, papaya and melon are fruits that contain Vitamin A. Vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes are also rich in this vitamin. We can also note milk and eggs as sources of vitamin A.

  • Vitamin B and Folic Acid

Vitamin B is found in salmon, tuna, asparagus. Vitamin B is a complex of vitamins that provide energy, proper development, growth and cell divisionThey improve the production of hormones, enzymes and proteins necessary for our metabolism. Among them for hair care, vitamin B6 stands out -folic acid- found mainly in vegetables: spinach, broccoli, and also in legumes such as lentils. Helps cell regeneration giving strength to the hair.

  • Vitamin C.

Essential nutrient for the production of collagen. It is found in citrus fruits, especially lemons. It is also found in kiwis.

  • Vitamin E

It helps us to fight against free radicals. It also helps to transport nutrients to the hair roots. It is found in nuts (walnuts, almonds), seeds (sunflower seeds, pine nuts), as well as spinach and eggs.

  • Minerals: iron

The iron intervenes in the melanin synthesis (pigmentation) and in the oxygenation of the scalp.. Sources of iron: red meat, fish, pulses, vegetables such as spinach.

  • Minerals: magnesium, zinc, sulphur

Zinc helps hair growth. It is found in meat and fish.

Sulphur strengthens brittle and weak hair. It can be consumed through white meat.

MagnesiumMagnesium is found in olive oil, almonds, basil, bananas, avocado and spinach. Magnesium deficiency not only gives us a low energy level, but also makes our hair not grow.

  • Proteins.

Proteins are essential for growth and are the raw material for hair formation.. For this reason, we must include in our diet meat, fish (also rich in omega 3 oils) and egg, which contains a protein of high nutritional value.

Keratin is the most abundant protein in hair. Deficiency results in lack of strength, body and shine. We can help its production with an extra supply. Discover SOIVRE products with Keratin.☺

APPROPRIATE SUPPLEMENTS

For specific circumstances that deteriorate the health of our hair: stress, change of season, environmental pollution etc. We can resort to nutritional supplements. Thus complementing our healthy diet. The extract of Ginko biloba prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth. The minerals contained in brewer's yeast strengthen, vitalise and nourish your hair.

AVOID THESE FOODS

Just as some foods help us to have healthy hair, there are some foods that help us to that are harmful to us and that we need to limit in our diet.. They are the same ones that affect the overall health of our bodies. Saturated fats, fried foods and high glycaemic carbohydrates (rapidly absorbed sugars).

Remember that your hair grows all the time. So start today to follow a balanced diet with the foods that help you have healthy hair and you will soon notice it in the strength and shine of your hair.