Raise your hand if you have heard of Biotin. Now, raise your hand if you take Biotin to make your hair grow.

If the answer was “yes” to the above scenario, then you are already taking one soluble vitamin. Biotin is commonly referred to as the “hair growth vitamin.” Biotin assists with hair growth by producing fatty acids and improving keratin infrastructure. The recommended daily serving is 30 mcg per day for adults. Besides supplementing with Cheveux, you can find Biotin in foods like whole wheat bread, cheddar cheese, pork, salmon, avocado and cauliflower.

On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your stress level?

Now that you have your number, you are probably wondering how this relates to the health of your hair, skin, and nails. Let me explain…

First, let’s talk about Cortisol. This is the main stress hormone that is released from your adrenal glands, which impacts your health, mood, motivation and anxiety. Cortisol levels are adjusted throughout the day and affect things like inflammation, blood pressure, energy and sleep cycle. If cortisol levels rise too high or drop too low, this can negatively impact your digestive system, immune system and hair growth processes.

Have you ever thought about how Vitamin C can affect your hair health and growth?