Introduction and aim of the article. Healthy skin is an excellent barrier maintaining balance between the internal and external environment of the body. Because it is constantly changing as a result of, on the one hand, environmental factors and, on the other hand, the process associated with skin aging, it requires many nutrients and minerals that help maintain its homeostasis. The aim of this dissertation is to discuss the most commonly used ingredients in dietary supplements that improve the appearance and quality of the skin. Brief description of the state of the art. Quick pace of life, unbalanced diet and stress make it impossible to provide all the necessary components, which affects the proper functioning of the skin. That is why, the interest in dietary supplements as products that help to reduce the deficiencies of individual components is increasing. Supplements that affect the skin, hair and nails mainly consist of: vitamins C, E, A, B-vitamins, micro- and macronutrients and fatty acids. In this paper, some of the ingredients of skin affecting dietary supplements are discussed. A varied and proper diet should provide all the nutrients necessary for the correct functioning of the body. Dietary supplements are intended to supplement the normal daily food intake of nutrients which are not supplied with food in a sufficient quantity. Therefore, their use becomes relevant.

The image of women and canons of beauty with time have been subject to a constant change. The aim of this study was to discuss the changing image of the fair sex in the modern world and to show the impact of the socio-cultural factors in the process of body image's formation and development, which may contribute to the development of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia. Eating disorders occur mainly in the developing countries where social pressure on the cult of the body can be observed. In the contemporary culture the interaction of two parallel models can be mentioned: on the one hand, a strong emphasis on a healthy lifestyle and care for a slim figure, on the other hand, the multitude of food, which encourages over-consumption. These two contradictory messages require the modern woman to use the available goods, which may contribute to the improvement of well-being, while increasing self-control over how much and what to eat. Meeting these needs is extremely difficult, because often people, who want to reach the ideal figure created by the media, decide to change their diet, which may adversely affect both the health and the perception of one's own body.. Body image disturbance may be regarded as a characteristic feature for people with eating disorders. There is therefore a continuing need to monitor this trend in popular culture and society.