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Try MSM for Beautiful Hair, Nails and Skin

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What is MSM?

MSM is Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, or sulphur that is found in all living things. In our bodies, sulphur is needed for the production of collagen and keratin. Both of which help to keep our hair, nails and skin healthy and vibrant.

Sulphur is in many of the foods we eat. In meats like beef, poultry and fish. In dairy products such as eggs and milk. In vegetables like onion, broccoli, garlic and cabbage. Cooking our foods lessons the amount of sulphur we ingest. For many, it is difficult to obtain enough sulphur in our diet alone. That's why I began taking a 1000 mg. supplement of MSM daily two months ago.

I found MSM supplements at a local GNC Health Store. MSM is sold in capsule and powder form. MSM is very safe for most and my GNC representative claims many of their customers take from 2000 to 5000 mgs. daily. For me, a 1000 mg. supplement of MSM, along with a multi-vitamin and a balanced diet has been enough to see an improvement in the health of my hair, nails and skin.

 

No More Broken Nails

Our finger nails are made of the protein keratin. Our body generates keratin from sulphur. MSM supplements provide the body with the right amount of sulphur to make keratin, resulting in perfect finger nails. After a week of taking MSM, I noticed my finger nails growing faster and harder than ever before. They actually grew without breaking. Now, once a week I have to clip them. This has never happened in the past. For those who like long, polished nails MSM is a must. Nail polish glides on so much easier now. Many who visit nail salons to have long, acrilic nails applied may want to try MSM and grow their own nails. My nails look a healthy, bright white and are shinier then ever before. My cuticles are in much better shape too. They are softer and a healthy shade of pink.

Healthier Hair

Like our finger nails, our hair is made up of the protein keratin too. So it makes sense that the second change I noticed from taking supplemental MSM is additional hair growth around my face at the forehead. Over time, my hair line has receded slightly. Truthfully, I didn't pay much attention to this until I saw hair growing back. What a pleasant surprise. In my opinion, anyone experiencing receding hair lines should try MSM. Their hair loss may be caused by an MSM deficiency that can be corrected with one pill a day. Along with hair growth, my eyebrows began to grow in a thicker than before. This has been helpful since they are easier to work with when trimming and shaping. Overall, my hair has a shinier look and needs less conditioning to achieve a healthy, full look.

Softer Skin

Our skin is made up of the proteins: collagen, keratin and elastin.  MSM is used in the production of keratin and collagen as well. Together collagen, keratin and elastin work to create beautiful skin. As we age our body produces less collagen and our skin losses it's youthful appearance. I've found that MSM can turn back the hands of time. In the third week of taking MSM I began to notice an improvement in the look of my skin.

In the past few years I've noticed a change in my skin tone. It's a little drier and facial wrinkles seem to form easily. There is a slight puffiness around my eyes that never goes away. I've been using creams and masks to topically treat these annoyances with little improvement. In one month's time of using MSM my skin is looks and feels softer, having a healthy pink glow. My pores are smaller and the puffiness around my eyes has lessened. In two months time I have noticed a slight decrease in winkle formation on my face and hands. I cannot wait to see what future improvements may occur in my hair,nails and skin. By far, MSM is the best anti-aging supplement I've used to date. It has improved the health of my hair, nails and skin from the inside-out.

 

Comments

dianeaugust 18 months ago

Susan, This is very interesting. I have a 26 year old daughter who is worried already about wrinkles. Yikes! Maybe she can try MSM and maybe I will too. Good info. Nice hub. DA

Susan Miles 18 months ago

Thanks Dianeaugust. Worried at 26 years..lol. Well, MSM may prevent a few wrinkles.

vocalcoach 16 months ago

I love this hub! I did not know about sulphur and I am excited to learn about MSM. Thanks so much for sharing this great information. Happy New Year!

Susan Miles 16 months ago

thanks vocalcoach!! Taking MSM is a great way to get the sulphur our bodies need.

cheapsk8chick 15 months ago

This is something I will certainly try. I've always had dry skin and hair, and moving to the midwest has been detrimental to those conditions. I can't wait to try this! Thanks for the information. Voted & rated!

Susan Miles 15 months ago

Thanks cheapsk8chick! You will not be disappointed.

RTalloni 13 months ago

Thanks much for this info!

Susan Miles 13 months ago

Thanks RTalloni!! I've been take suppliments and eat foods that are rich MSM for some time and I'm still enjoying the benefits of healthy hair, nails and skin.

luckykarma 7 weeks ago

Thankyou Susan, my aim this morning was to get onto the net and find something for my sore joints in the fingers, I do a lot of writing and typing and have osteoarthritis, also hair thinning, so I will definitely be trying MSM!! I only hope at my age I'm still able to stimulate those cells to life! especially my hair and wrinkles. Angels do guide you in the right direction!

Al 2 weeks ago

I've been taking MSM and my nails already look great. I've noticed some new hairs growing in between my eyebrows which is awesome because I have always wanted longer, thicker brows! And it's only been 2 weeks but I could swear the small, pitted scar I have on the top of my nose from a cystic pimple that I savagely picked out of my skin when I was younger, looks a little flatter. This is the most awesome thing because that scar has plagued me for years. I have only been taking it for 2 weeks. 2000mg a day in two doses of 1000mg. I can't wait to how else it improves... after a few months I will lower my dose to 1000mg a day.

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