Capelli, pelle e unghie SUPERIOR

Yamamoto® Research’s SUPERIOR Hair, Skin and Nails is a state-of-the-art food supplement developed to nourish and promote the health and condition of hair, skin and nails.

These tissues are extremely susceptible to the passage of time, because during the ageing process, the various elements that give them tone and firmness tend to dwindle. Hair, skin and nails are therefore at risk of becoming more fragile, thinner, and with a less healthy appearance. Factors such as stress and an unbalanced diet can also affect the condition of hair, skin and nails.
The formulation of SUPERIOR Hair, Skin and Nails is characterised and made effective by a blend of antioxidant, trophic and nourishing ingredients: Vitamin C, L-Cystine, L-Methionine, Hydrolysed Collagen, Hesperidin, Co-enzyme Q10, Bamboo extract, Beta-carotene, Zinc, Copper and Biotin.

These are all key substances for keeping hair, skin and nails healthy, as they have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-brightening and toning properties, and help prevent signs of ageing. They also help strengthen hair and nails and stimulate their growth.

In addition, endogenous collagen production dwindles with age, making the structure of the epidermis weaker. As a matter of fact, when skin cells become less active, the collagen mesh that supports the skin’s structure breaks down, resulting in progressive thinning and dehydration, and the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Nails and hair are also largely made up of collagen, and a deficiency of this substance can cause a weakening of these structures. Collagen is essential for keratin production in hair follicles, which is essential for healthy, full-bodied hair. Collagen molecules also effectively hydrate and repair the hair shaft, preventing dehydration and promoting an increase in hair diameter, making it visibly fuller and thicker. This is why the Yamamoto Research team has included a blend of hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate in SUPERIOR Hair, Skin and Nails.

Why add L-methionine and L-cystine to the formula of SUPERIOR Hair, Skin and Nails?

L-cystine and L-methionine are two sulphur-containing amino acids that play a crucial role in keeping hair, skin and nails healthy and L-cystine is a precursor of keratin, a fibrous protein found in hair, nails and skin. Keratin lends these structures strength and resistance, protecting them from damage and breakage, and also helps promote hair growth, consequently improving hair density and strength. L-methionine is an essential amino acid that plays a key role in the production of collagen**, the protein that gives tone and firmness to the skin, connective tissues and nails. It is also an important antioxidant that helps protect the skin and tissues against free radicals, thus preventing premature ageing and improving the appearance of the skin.

What is the purpose of the Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C, Biotin and Zinc in SUPERIOR Hair, Skin and Nails? The presence of Coenzyme Q10 significantly boosts the antioxidant effects of our supplement, thereby helping the body to protect the skin from free radical damage. It is combined with Vitamin C (which further promotes collagen production), Beta-carotene and Zinc, deficiencies of which can lead to hair loss and brittle nails. This precious mineral is essential for maintaining healthier skin, in the treatment of acne or psoriasis and dermatitis, because it promotes skin renewal and wound healing.

Biotin (also known as Vitamin B7 or H) is essential for keeping skin, nails and hair healthy. It plays a crucial role in the growth and strengthening of hair and nails through its involvement in keratin synthesis.

What are bamboo extract, beta-carotene and copper used for?

Bamboo extract is a natural source of organic silicon, a mineral that helps strengthen the structure of hair, skin and nails. It also promotes the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that give the connective tissues elasticity and tone.

Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A, a nutrient that is essential for the skin. It acts as an antioxidant and prevents premature ageing, consequently improving the skin’s texture.
Copper is a microelement that helps to slow ageing and prevent brittle hair and nails, because it stimulates elastin and melanin production and collagen formation, and promotes both hair and skin keratinisation processes, to ensure greater trophism and health of connective tissue in general.

Why complement the formula of SUPERIOR Hair, Skin and Nails with Watt’s UP Hesperidin?

Watt’s up® Hesperidin brings several benefits for hair, skin and nail health. Being a potent antioxidant, it helps protect us from the free radical damage that can cause premature ageing, wrinkles and skin spots. It is able to reduce scalp inflammation, leaving the skin less irritated and sensitive. It also decreases the visibility of dark spots and signs of ageing, and helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness.

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