Like the adage of ‘you are what you eat, the nutrients you take – both topically or orally – will also affect your skin, with the difference is the outcome depends on the quality of the said nutrients that you take.
Hence, it’s highly encouraged to pair certain vitamins in your diet with your skincare routine, to ensure the derms will get the goodness from both inside and out. Trust me, it’ll work wonders.
Without further ado, let’s go through the vitamins that you need for healthy and younger-looking skin.
Vitamin A
If you’re starting an anti-aging skincare routine or perhaps looking for a step or two to stave off premature aging signs, consider adding vitamin A as part of your skincare routine.
While in the form of a product it’ll be known as retinol, you can get the vitamins in the form of foods as well and it’ll produce the same outcomes (with a healthier body to boot!).
Load up fruits and vegetables that are in orange, red, and yellow color as they’re a good source of the nutrient, as well as eggs in your diet, and watch how your skin looks noticeably younger and healthier.
Vitamin B7
For anyone looking for serious solutions for their skin, look no further than vitamin B7, also known as biotin.
The nutrient works to support and repair various skin issues from dry skin, acne breakouts, and inflammation, to improving the overall state of your skin.
Eggs, legumes, and salmon are good sources of vitamins and if your skin is feeling and looking blah, the nutrient can be a good start.
Vitamin C
No question about this vitamin, but definitely worth talking about. Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that everyone should have in their skincare routine for efficient, proven results.
The multitasker antioxidant helps to support the skin’s healing mechanism to target inflammation, boosts collagen production, as well as neutralizes free radicals from causing further damage and said inflammation to the skin.
Apart from having the vitamin as the key ingredient in any of your skincare products (we recommend in the form of serums or essences), load up in citrus fruits and veggies such as broccoli and capsicum to reap the vitamin’s benefits.
Vitamin D
Not a lot was discussed on the benefits of vitamin D but nevertheless, it’s important for your skin, the nutrient is needed to support the skin cell’s metabolism, ensuring a healthy skin cycle that otherwise will cause the whole look to become dull and flaky.
Plus, the vitamin has a significant benefit when it comes to skin healing especially in serious cases such as eczema, irritation, and serious form of acne that are mainly caused by severe inflammation.
Apart from getting the ‘healer vitamin’ from the sun, combine with 3-4 servings of fish such as tuna and salmon as well.
Vitamin E
Another ‘healer’ vitamin to look out for, vitamin E is an antioxidant responsible pretty much for various healing mechanisms within the skin as well as improving the overall structure and integrity of the skin, making them younger and more resilient against environmental damages.
Indeed, the antioxidant is quite potent to minimize potential sun damages that can cause your skin to burn.
Green leafy vegetables and olive oil are some excellent sources of the vitamin so be sure to load up plenty on the food, especially if your skin has been frequently in inflamed condition.
