HEALTHY HAIR, SKIN & NAILS
Who doesn’t like to look beautiful? The look-good feel-good factor is known to us all! Whether you have a wedding, christening, holiday or another occasion is on the horizon, we can help you look good and feel good. By supporting your beauty and nutritional needs we can enhance your preparation for any life event. At Hickey’s Pharmacy, we offer a range of beauty products and nutritional supplements to meet all your hair and skin needs daily.
HEALTHY HAIR
HAIR LOSS AND ITS CAUSES
Hair loss can happen at any stage in varying severities. Factors affecting hair loss can include stress, medications, cancer treatments, genetics, thyroid/autoimmune or hormonal issues (pregnancy or menopause), and surgical or cosmetic procedures or over styling. Alopecia is thought to have hereditary and autoimmune factors (where the body mistakenly attacks itself). Women may lose hair following childbirth or while in menopause. Women who have hormonal imbalances can have hair loss. Aside from genetic male pattern baldness, men can lose hair as their hormonal composition changes with age. Hair loss is caused by your follicles’ response to the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
DIET FOR HEALTHY HAIR AND SKIN
A healthy diet can help your hair stay strong and shiny and support your skin. What you eat can also keep you from losing your locks. If you’re not getting certain nutrients from food, you might see the effects in your hair and skin.
Essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s, play a key role in the health of your skin, hair, and nails. You should eat some of these foods, which are rich in omega-3, every day:
- Salmon, tuna, mackerel, and other fatty fish
- Flaxseed oil
- Walnuts and almonds
Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid are also important to your hair. Vegetarians and vegans often don’t get enough of them. Foods with B6 include bananas, potatoes (both white and sweet), and spinach. Major sources of B12 include meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. You can get folic acid with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and tomatoes. Whole-grain and fortified-grain products, beans, and lentils also have it. Protein is also critical for keeping your hair skin and nails healthy, but many people don’t get enough. Lean meats like fish and chicken, eggs, and soy products are good sources. Eat one serving every day. Because trace minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc, and biotin also affect hair, it’s a good idea to take a daily multivitamin or one of the supplements below. Vitamin D stimulates hair follicles, so a deficiency may lead to hair loss. There is some evidence that having a vitamin D deficiency does cause hair loss and other hair problems. Vitamin D stimulates hair follicles to grow, and so when the body does not have enough, the hair may be affected. Although your diet is essential for healthy hair and skin you can supplement it with our range of complementary therapies and supplements.
PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP WITH HAIR AND SKIN
REVIVE BEAUTY COMPLEX
Revive is our hero product for anyone seeking the goodness from within to improve their skin and hair health. It is a loved product amongst brides to be or anyone planning for a special occasion. Revive beauty complex has a unique blend of natural ingredients formulated to contribute to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, it protects cells from oxidative stress, it maintains normal nails & hair and helps with normal skin & hair pigmentation. It contains vitamins C and E, selenium, Marine collagen, phytoceramides and hyaluronic acid. Beauty Complex comes in a convenient powder sachet, just add to your morning smoothie or pop it in your bag for on-the-go simplicity. It has no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or sugar and is naturally sweetened with Stevia. It has a tasty orange and pineapple flavour and can be taken any time of the day. Beauty Complex comes in a 21 day supply (Per box) we recommend taking Beauty Complex every day for 9 weeks to allow your skin time to absorb the collagen, phytoceramides & hylauronic acid which will transform your skin. After 9 weeks, a maintenance dose of 1 sachet every other day will allow your skin to stay hydrated & healthy. Always check with one of our trained staff if you are taking medication or have any other medical conditions.
TIPS TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS
- Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline.
- Ditch hair tools that use high heat – straightners, curling tongs etc.
- Be wary of chemical processing- dyes, chemical treatments etc.
- Use hair products targeted to restore hair growth (Regaine, Viviscal, Bioxsine).
- Consider a topical medication with consultation with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Try scalp massage with almond oil.
WANT MORE FOR YOUR HAIR, SKIN & NAILS?
Our stores offer a further range of beauty products to support the supplements that keep your skin, hair and nails in optimum condition. Call in to our stores to view our ranges such as La Roche-Posay, Dr. Hauschka, Vichy, CeraVe, Skingredients by The Skin Nerd, Pestle & Mortar and many others. Our West St Drogheda and Ballincollig stores carry the exclusive Lancome and Clarins skincare ranges. Remember to always read the label.
