How nutricosmetics became a leverage for beauty from within

Nutricosmetics is a growing trend , driven by consumers’ desire for beauty products that improve their physical appearance while acting on their bodies. Summarily, it’s all about using products that are good for your health, based on plants or minerals that also have beneficial properties for your skin or complexion.

What is nutricosmetics?

Combining the benefits of nutrition with those of cosmetics, nutricosmetics is an approach that focuses on acting directly on skin cells by nourishing them from within, through a suitable diet and possibly natural plant-based food supplements, rather than using creams or oils, for example. Based on scientific evidence highlighting the benefits of a healthy diet for the skin, this trend towards natural products is becoming increasingly widespread.

But it’s nothing new: it only began to appear in the 1990s, particularly in Asia, and more particularly in Japan, where natural plant-based remedies and beauty from within have been prized for generations. Perfect for everyone, men and women of all ages, nutricosmetics have many benefits : reducing wrinkles and spots, reducing acne, improving skin texture and radiance, and so on.

The advantages of this method and why it works

The first advantage of nutricosmetics is undoubtedly its naturalness. Unlike cosmetics, which are often full of controversial substances that can disrupt our hormones, dry out our skin or even cause cancer, nutricosmetics focuses on healthy food, minerals, plants and vitamins that are 100% natural ingredients that are good for the body.

This is a considerable advantage, and one that is particularly attractive to consumers, more and more of whom are choosing to turn to natural products organic or plant-based products. Alternatives that may be more expensive, but are better for the environment and health.

The other element that contributes to the success of nutricosmetics is its effectiveness combined with its simplicity. Eating a balanced diet, or favouring certain foods over others, is a lifestyle that is accessible to everyone, and one that many people have already adopted, with numerous benefits for the skin, for health and for the body in general.

The ideal foods for healthy skin

As you will have realised, nutricosmetics is based on diet, and this involves balanced meals made up of the right ingredients, as well as various complementary elements such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which can be taken in tablet or ampoule form. Herbal food supplements are also very popular, because they are natural and effective, and help to treat certain problems both inside and out. In some cases, it is also possible to find these supplements in the form of creams or gels to be applied directly to the skin.

So, how do we know which foods are good to eat as part of a nutricosmetic approach, and which food supplements our bodies need for good health and beautiful skin? Ideally, you should start by checking that you are in good health and have no deficiencies, by having a blood test. Iron and vitamin D, for example, are nutrients that many people lack without even knowing it.

Depending on the results of this examination, you will be able to choose the food supplements you need most, and adapt your diet accordingly. Be careful, though: there’s no question of doing just anything and taking food supplements at random, so we advise you to ask your pharmacist for advice or make an appointment with a naturopath. Pharmacists are the first to advise on and distribute herbal, vitamin and mineral-based food supplements. In the meantime, stick to creams or gels that repair the skin’s surface.

Major benefits for body and mind

As we all know, eating a balanced diet and eating a reasonable amount of everything is good for our health: it keeps us energised, gives our body all the nutrients it needs, and helps us avoid the health problems that can result from poor diet or weight problems. However, you may not be aware of all the benefits that a healthy diet can bring. Here are a few examples:

• Reduced risk of neurological problems and improved memory
• Personal fulfilment and good mental health
• Significant reduction in the risk of contracting cancer
• Increased life expectancy and cognitive capacity
• Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension

Nutricosmetics , on the other hand, is distinguished by its effect on a person’s outward appearance and, in particular, their skin. Better nourished and moisturised, skin is more supple and healthier, and it shows: smoother skin, less redness or pimples, fewer wrinkles and fine lines, reduced appearance of pores, and so on. Summarily, your skin will look healthier and younger.

Useful to know: nutricosmetics can also solve certain skin problems such as acne, eczema or redness, provided they are not due to illness or hormonal imbalance, for example. A natural way to treat it, without having to use drying products that irritate the skin or cause other problems.

Want to find out more about this new trend that combines food and cosmetics? Now, it’s your turn to put in place a new balanced routine and stock up on any plant-based food supplements and nourishing creams you need to nourish your skin from the inside out!