Comprehensive skin care with cosmetic preparations, dietary supplements and functional food

Abstract

Diet and consumption of appropriate quality food products are one of the most important elements for good health and condition of the whole organism, including a proper appearance and healthy skin. The condition of the body and the skin is also influenced by additional dietary supplements, synthetic multi-ingredient preparations, especially the ones containing ingredients selected for their beneficial effects on the skin. The aim of the study was to describe the influence of dietary supplementation and the functional food for the condition of the skin, including preparations containing various nutrients and special-purpose food, which can have a beneficial effect on the skin and its healthy appearance. The scope of the work includes a review of literature and sources in the field of dietetics and cosmetology.

The Most Commonly Used Diet Supplements for Hair, Skin and Nails in the Opinion of Pharmacy Employees from Different Cities in Poland

“…In the authors' analysis horsetail was not the most popular ingredient of nutricosmetics -seven other ingredients were more popular (Table 1). Common horsetail is an ingredient of dermatological formulas for external and internal use, primarily due to the fact that it contains silica, which is involved in the biosynthesis of collagen and has an antibacterial, remineralising and regenerating effect (Grzyb and Grzyb, 2021). The concentration of silica in the body decreases with age, causing hair pigment loss and brittle nails, and reducing resistance to yeast and bacterial infections.…”