thicker hair for 78% of women,
Japanese research-
ers report. This
nutrient trio
fortifies roots
so hair grows
strong. Try:
New Nordic
Hair Volume
(Walgreens.
com). Note:
Check with
your doctor before
supplementing.
BONUS: The nutrients also
energize sluggish brain cells,
boosting mental energy.Adds shine +
strengthens nails:
Horsetail tea
This herbal brew brims with sil-
ica, a building block of healthy
hair. Researchers say sipping
two mugs daily increases hair
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Thickens strands +
tones down facial
redness: Healthy fats
A diet rich in fish and plant fats
prompts the growth of thicker,
stronger hair strands for 87%
of women studied, French
researchers say. The study-
proven dose: 3 (4 oz.) seafood
dinners weekly, plus 1 Tbs. of
extra-virgin olive oil daily.
BONUS: These anti-
inflammatory fats nourish
skin, says derma-
tologist Lesley
Rhodes, M.D.,
cutting facial
redness by as
much as 62%.Boosts fullness +
sharpens focus:
A nutrient trio
Zinc, copper and biotin kick-
start the formation of healthier,At this time of year, everything seems to be growing fast and thick...except our hair!
According to Johns Hopkins researchers, summer is peak season for hair loss—blame
strong UV light exposure, which tamps down the production of the hormones that fuel
hair growth. Luckily, experts say these health-boosting tricks can fix the problem fast!Double-duty heroes
boost hair regrowth!
Reap the benefits of pricey oil-infused anti-aging creams by going straight to the source
thickness by as much as 33%!
BONUS: Silica-rich horse-
tail strengthens nails,
cutting brittleness
by up to 85%.Speeds
growth +
induces
sleep:
Sandalwood
Washing your hair
with sandalwood-infused
shampoo can boost hair growth
hormones in your scalp by 30%
in six days, suggests British
research. Sandalwood’s active
ingredient stimulates hair folli-
cles and lengthens their natural
growth phase, explains derma-
tologist Ralf Paus, M.D.
BONUS: Sandalwood prompts
the release of relaxing brain
waves, halving the time it takes
to fall asleep. —Brenda KearnsWrinkles? Tr y baobab
oil. Apply the oil twice a day
to smooth lines in 10 days.
Derived from the African tree
of the same name, the oil is
packed with collagen-boosting
vitamin C and line-plumping
fatt y acids. Tr y: Shea Moisture
Pure Baobab Oil (Target.com)Taking 30 minutes daily to
relax outside or with a book
could lead to a 75% uptick
in hair growth. That, say
University of Pennsylvania
researchers, is because daily
R&R tamps down the pro-
duction of stress hormones,
which irritate hair follicles
and promote shedding.R&R promotes
growth by 75%!More natural^ health^ news
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Parched patches? Tr y
jojoba oil. Rub a dime-size
amount onto skin twice a day
for immediate skin hydration.
The nut-culled humectant’s
waxy fatty acids surround and
protect skin cells to seal mois-
ture deep into skin. Try: Desert
Organics Jojoba Oil (Jet.com)Ruddy? Try pomegranate
oil. Massage 3 drops onto skin
nightly for a brighter complex-
ion in three weeks. The fruit
seed oil’s anti-inflammatory
phytosterols act like cortisone
to reduce redness and inf lam-
mation. Try: Heritage Store
Pomegranate Oil (iHerb.com)New Zealand re
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