Hair supplements

What are hair supplements?

Dietary supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients, taken in addition to a rich and varied diet. They come in the form of capsules, tablets, ampoules, or softgels and contain many substances, such as vitamins, trace elements, minerals, and other nutrients. 

They are taken as a course of treatment lasting from several weeks to months and are designed to address various conditions or problems. For example, dietary supplements can be taken to treat significant hair loss, revitalize dull skin, or strengthen brittle nails. Dietary supplements are also beneficial during specific stages of life, such as growth throughout childhood, pregnancy, aging, or menopause.

As effective as they may be, supplements are never a substitute for a balanced diet. They simply help provide the body with nutrients it lacks and should always be combined with a varied, balanced diet.

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What are the benefits of dietary supplements for the body and hair?

Even a well-rounded diet does not always meet the recommended daily nutrient intake. It is estimated that only 2% of the population has a truly balanced diet. Certain nutrients, such as vitamin C, are also difficult to source and consume in sufficient quantities throughout the day. That is why dietary supplements can be useful both as a preventive measure, and a way to address low nutritional intake.
 

Nutrients and vitamins are particularly helpful in maintaining hair health and promoting hair growth.
 

Solutions to preserve and strengthen hair growth

Stimulating hair growth helps preserve length and strengthen your hair. In addition to a varied and balanced diet, various active ingredients promote hair growth:
 

• Horsetail and bamboo natural extracts: rich in silica, these natural active ingredients strengthen the hair structure by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and keratin—two essential components for strong hair. They also help improve blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth.
• Biotin: biotin is essential in maintaining the proper function of the hair system. This molecule plays a key role in the production of keratin—the protein that makes up hair—and helps prevent hair loss by improving how securely the hair is anchored in the scalp. Biotin also promotes stronger, more vigorous hair regrowth.
• Zinc: an essential trace element for hair health. Zinc contributes to the synthesis of protein (such as keratin, the main component of hair). Zinc also helps regulate sebum production, preventing excess oil from clogging and suffocating the scalp. Its antioxidant power protects hair cells from stress and stimulates hair growth.
• Cystin: a key component in hair growth. Cystin is an amino acid that strengthens the hair fiber and accelerates hair growth. It enhances the hair’s ability to absorb keratin, the main nutrient in the hair fiber.
   

Some hair care products are highly effective in strengthening the hair fiber, stimulating growth, and protecting hair day-to-day. Used before or after shampooing, these products complement the benefits of dietary supplements.
 

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How to prevent hair loss?

Pregnancy, hormonal changes, alopecia, or nutrient deficiencies are some of the many factors that can trigger hair loss. Dietary supplements are powerful allies in the fight against hair loss, specially formulated to support hair fiber and limit hair loss.

• Pumpkin seed oil: this essential oil is known to strengthen the hair fiber and limit hair loss. It primarily works by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone involved in androgenetic alopecia.
• Serenoa repens (or saw palmetto) extract: this natural extract also helps reduce DHT levels within the hair system. Serenoa repens extracts are therefore recommended to help prevent hormone-related hair loss in men, as well as in women suffering from androgen hypersensitivity.
• Biotin: The B8 and H vitamins present in biotin prevent hair loss. During pregnancy, taking biotin supplements can help minimize postnatal hair loss.
• Vitamin B6: this vitamin supports the proper synthesis of cystin, an amino acid essential to the formation of keratin. It also has a role in regulating hormonal activity, making it especially beneficial in cases of androgenetic hair loss. Its actions promote more balanced hair growth.
• Zinc: in addition to promoting hair growth, zinc regulates sebum production and prevents excessive hair loss. As a key trace element, it supports scalp health and reduces the risk of hair loss.
• Vitamin E and selenium: these two antioxidants protect the cells of the hair fiber against oxidative damage. Both are very effective ingredients when dealing with hair loss. 
• Cystin: it is the amino acid that makes up keratin, as well as one of the main nutrients for hair. It supports keratin quality and preserves the hair cycle, radically limiting hair loss.

Energizing and stimulating, anti-hair loss serums, shampoos, and hair care products are specially formulated to treat and slow down hair loss. Among the active ingredients found in these products are Pfaffia—a plant known for its stimulating effect on microcirculation—Mangosteen—which has antioxidant and soothing properties—and Biotrinine—an exclusive plant-based active ingredient that acts on the three key stages of the hair life cycle (birth, growth, maturity, or anagen, catagen, and telogen).  

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