Skin
Vitamins - For a healthy and glowing skin
Some
facts about vitamins and skin
1. Lack of vitamins can
make skin lifeless, blotchy and dull.
2. A number of studies
reveal that certain vitamins and minerals, when taken
internally, can positively influence skin appearance, beauty,
and a woman's overall health.
3. Researches have shown a
strong relationship between nutritional intake and skin
health.
4. Getting your vitamins
for the day, i.e. taking a multi-vitamin or eating fruits
and vegetables rich in all the nutrients is necessary for
good health.
5. The number of skin care
products containing vitamins has more than tripled since
1991.
6. Most people are
deficient in vitamins, minerals and herbs that are important
for your body to function properly.
You need to understand what
vitamins work for what skin conditions and choose skin care
products accordingly.
Skin Vitamins Glossary
1. Vitamin A
- strengthens the
protective tissue of the skin and prevents acne. Recommended
dosage to fight acne: 10,000 IU.
- helps reduce sebum
production.
- essential for the
maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and
mucous membranes are made of.
- powerful antioxidant to
flush out free radicals and toxins from your body which
improves wrinkling and fine lines.
2. Vitamin B
Complex
- help to maintain healthy
skin tone - also helpful in relieving anxiety and stress.
- Fights acne.
- vital for healthy skin by
improving circulation and metabolism. important in the
functioning of your immune system and your antibody
production.
Read an article on the
benefits of vitamin B in skin care.
3. Vitamin C
- acts as an antioxidant
and is considered vital in wound healing because it aids in
stabilizing collagen.
- essential to maintain
your good look and prevents the appearance of "broken blood
vessels".
- When applied topically,
vitamin C can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and may lessen
the severity of sunburns.
4. Vitamin E
- another antioxidant that
may have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.
- When applied topically,
vitamin E has been known to improve moisturization, softness
and smoothness and also provide modest photoprotection.
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