Hair Falling More Than Usual? Your Skin Looks Duller, and Your Nails Keep Breaking?

头发掉得比平时多?肌肤变得暗沉,指甲也越来越容易断?

Stress May Be Showing Up in Your Hair and Skin

压力,可能正在悄悄反映在头发与肌肤上

Modern lifestyles can be hectic. Long working hours, insufficient rest, stress and irregular meals can easily become part of our daily routine. When life gets busy, we may rely more on convenient foods or skip balanced meals. Over time, an unbalanced diet may make it more challenging to obtain the variety of nutrients needed to support normal hair, skin and nail health.

现代生活节奏越来越快,长时间工作、睡眠不足、压力以及不规律的饮食,都可能成为日常生活的一部分。当生活变得忙碌时,我们可能更依赖方便食品,甚至忽略均衡饮食。长期饮食不均衡,可能让身体较难获得维持头发、肌肤与指甲正常健康所需的多种营养素。

Malaysia’s Hot and Humid Climate Can Be Challenging

又热又潮湿的马来西亚天气,对头发和肌肤可不太友善

 

Living in Malaysia means that our skin and hair are regularly exposed to heat, humidity, sunlight and perspiration. Frequent sweating may encourage more frequent hair washing, while prolonged exposure to the environment can leave the skin feeling dry or uncomfortable. People who regularly wear helmets, hats, scarves or tudung may also need to pay extra attention to scalp and hair care.

生活在马来西亚,我们的肌肤与头发经常面对炎热、潮湿、阳光与汗水等环境因素。频繁出汗可能让我们需要更常清洗头发,而长时间暴露在外部环境中,也可能让肌肤感觉干燥或不适。对于经常佩戴头盔、帽子、围巾或头巾的人来说,也需要更加注意头皮与头发的日常护理。

Frequent Hair Styling Can Lead to Hair Breakage

频繁造型,可能增加头发断裂的机会

Hair colouring, bleaching, curling, straightening and frequent use of heat styling tools are common beauty practices. While these treatments can help us achieve our preferred look, repeated chemical and heat exposure may leave hair feeling dry and more prone to breakage. Maintaining adequate nutrition can complement a gentle hair care routine and support the normal growth and maintenance of hair.

染发、漂发、烫发、拉直,以及经常使用高温造型工具,都是许多人日常美容的一部分。虽然这些护理可以帮助我们打造理想造型,但长期或频繁接触化学处理与高温,可能让头发变得干燥,更容易断裂。除了外在护理之外,保持均衡营养,也能作为日常头发护理的一部分,帮助维持头发的正常生长与健康。

Healthy Nails Deserve Attention Too

别忽略指甲健康

Brittle or easily broken nails are often treated as a minor beauty concern. However, nails are continuously growing and require nutritional support. A varied and balanced diet provides nutrients involved in normal tissue maintenance. If your nails frequently become weak or brittle, it may be worth looking beyond nail products and considering your overall diet and lifestyle.

指甲脆弱、容易断裂,常常被视为单纯的美容问题。但其实,指甲也在持续生长,并需要营养支持。多样化及均衡的饮食,可以为身体提供维持正常组织所需的营养。如果你的指甲经常变得脆弱或容易断裂,除了使用护甲产品,也可以从整体饮食与生活习惯方面进行检视。

Skin Health Is More Than Looking Younger

肌肤健康,不只是追求年轻

As we grow older, changes in skin appearance are a natural part of ageing. Skin may gradually become drier and less elastic, while factors such as sun exposure, lifestyle and environmental conditions can influence how it looks and feels. Rather than focusing only on anti ageing, a healthier approach is to focus on supporting healthy skin throughout every stage of life.

随着年龄增长,肌肤出现变化是自然老化过程的一部分。肌肤可能逐渐变得干燥、弹性下降,而阳光照射、生活方式及环境因素,也可能影响肌肤的状态。与其只关注抗老,不如从日常生活开始,在不同人生阶段持续呵护肌肤健康。

What Nutrients Support Hair, Skin and Nails?

哪些营养素有助于维持头发、肌肤与指甲健康?

Hair, skin and nails have different nutritional needs, so focusing on a combination of nutrients can be more meaningful than relying on a single ingredient.

Some nutrients commonly associated with hair, skin and nail health include:

  • Type 1 Collagen helps provide the building blocks needed for healthy hair, skin and nails. [1] 

  • Hyaluronic Acid helps maintain moisture in the hair and skin and may help reduce hair breakage. [2] 

  • Ceramides help retain moisture and support the skin barrier, helping to reduce dryness and dullness of the hair and skin. [3] 

  • Biotin helps support the normal maintenance of hair and skin and contributes to the maintenance of normal nails. [4] 

However, supplements should complement, not replace, a balanced diet.

头发、肌肤和指甲各有不同的营养需求,因此,与其只关注单一营养素,多种营养素的综合摄取可能是更全面的方式。

以下是一些常与头发、肌肤及指甲健康相关的营养素:

  • 第一型胶原蛋白可提供维持头发、肌肤和指甲健康所需的基础营养。 [1] 

  • 玻尿酸有助于维持头发与肌肤的水分,并有助于减少头发断裂。 [2] 

  • 神经酰胺有助于锁住水分及支持肌肤屏障,帮助减少头发与肌肤的干燥及暗沉。 [3] 

  • 生物素有助于维持正常头发与肌肤,并有助于维持正常指甲。 [4] 

不过,营养补充剂应作为均衡饮食的补充,而不是替代品

Beauty Starts With Everyday Habits

真正的美丽,从每天的生活习惯开始

If you are experiencing more hair breakage, brittle nails or changes in skin appearance, do not immediately assume that ageing is the only reason. Take a closer look at your daily habits. Are you eating a balanced diet? Are you getting enough protein and essential nutrients? Are you sleeping enough? Are you constantly under stress? Do you frequently colour or heat style your hair? Are you protecting your skin from Malaysia’s strong sunlight?

如果你发现头发更容易断裂、指甲变得脆弱,或肌肤状态出现变化,不要第一时间认为这只是年龄增长造成的。不妨先看看自己的日常习惯。你是否保持均衡饮食?是否摄取足够的蛋白质与必需营养素?睡眠是否充足?是否长期处于压力之下?是否经常染发或进行高温造型?又是否有做好防晒?

Healthy hair, skin and nails are not built overnight. They are supported by consistent nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits and appropriate external care. Beauty is not only about what you put on your body. It is also about how you nourish it from within. For more information about nutritional support for hair, skin and nail health, and to learn more about the product formulation and ingredients, visit the official MegaLive website for detailed product information.

健康的头发、肌肤与指甲并非一夜之间形成,而是来自长期的均衡营养、健康生活习惯以及适当的外在护理。真正的美丽,不只是你涂抹在身上的东西,也来自你每天给予身体的滋养。想了解更多关于头发、肌肤与指甲健康的营养支持,以及产品配方与成分的详细资料,欢迎浏览 MegaLive 官方网站,获取更多产品资讯。

 

References:

1. Selvaraj, V., Sekaran, S., Dhanasekaran, A., & Warrier, S. (2024). Type 1 collagen: Synthesis, structure and key functions in bone mineralization. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38437764/

2.Juncan, A. M., Moisă, D. G., Santini, A., Morgovan, C., Rus, L.-L., Vonica-Țincu, A. L., & Loghin, F. (2021). Advantages of hyaluronic acid and its combination with other bioactive ingredients in cosmeceuticals. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34361586/

3.Yong, T. L., Zaman, R., Rehman, N., & Tan, C. K. (2025). Ceramides and skin health: New insights. Experimental Dermatology, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39912256/

4. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. (2025). Biotin: Fact sheet for health professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/

 

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