The Absolute Best Vitamins & Minerals For Beautiful Skin
Familiar with the phrase 'you are what you eat'? Well, it's actually true! Your skin's health comes predominantly from within. So regardless of how many times a week you #doublecleanse, if you're eating nothing but fatty foods and sugar, with little to-no nutritional benefits, your skin, hair and nails will be the first to complain...
Make sure you load your diet with THESE nutrients to glow inside-out:
1 Omega 3
The essential fatty acids found in omega 3 help to repair and replenish skin, retain moisture, reduce inflammation and help fight the build up of cortisol - aka the 'stress hormone', which is thought to cause wrinkles. Since the body doesn't produce these fatty acids by itself, they must be obtained through your diet. Alternatively, try a high-quality supplement such as Perricone MD Omega 3.
2 Vitamin C
If you thought vitamin C was all about getting your daily fix of orange juice, think again. Whilst eating vitamin C-rich food such as strawberries, kale and oranges can be beneficial for skin health, applying it topically can also help keep it healthy and youthful.
Vitamin C has a wide range of benefits for skin health, including: protecting skin from sun damage, reducing puffiness ad under-eye circles, boosting radiance, healing spots and stimulating collagen to help plump the skin. We love Lumene VALO Glow Boost With Vitamin C Serum, for younger, plumper skin.
3 Vitamin K
Vitamin K has amazing properties when it comes to maintaining skin tone, including reducing dark circles around the eyes, and preventing helping the body to repair damaged and broken capillaries caused by conditions such as rosacea. We love Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue to fight signs of ageing, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles and puffiness.
4 Vitamin A
Vitamin A is crucial for skin repair and maintenance. Beta-carotene (the precursor to vitamin A) is an antioxidant found in brightly colored red/orange/yellow foods, such as peppers, carrots and marigolds, and can help reduce free radical damage caused by sun overexposure.
Suffer from flaky or dry skin? A good indicator that you're not getting enough in your diet. Vitamin A - which is converted to retinol once consumed - is responsible for the healthy skin cell turnover and even skin tone, so choose products containing vitamin A or retinol such as Shiseido's Benefiance Pure Retinol Intensive Masks, or opt for a supplements such as Vitabiotics Hairfollic For Women for a boost.
5 Vitamin B
B vitamins - especially vitamin B3 (Niacin) - has been shown to improve the ability of the epidermis, the upper-most layer of the skin, to retain moisture – leading to softer, smoother skin with less dryness and flakiness, and a reduction of fine lines.
6 Vitamin E
Found in some of our favourite foods - avocados, almonds, sweet potato, and spinach - Vitamin E has long been championed for its skincare benefits, including: protecting the skin aganinst environmental pollution and UV rays, reducing inflammation, preventing ageing, healing wounds and moisturising. Vitamin E also helps other nutrients absorb into the skin.
We love the Alpha A Vitamin Serums for skin in need of a little TLC.
7 Zinc
Zinc is an important trace mineral that helps repair damaged tissue, heals wounds and protects the skin from harmful UV rays. Zinc may help prevent acne and regulate the production of oil in the skin.Try the La Roche-Posay Serozinc Toner for an instant cool-down for oily, acne prone skin.
Zinc is also effective as boosting the immune system and regulating hormones: both of which play an important role in your skin's health. To ensure you're getting enough in your diet, try a nutritional supplement - ProVen Probiotic Acidophilus & Bifidus Plus Total Immune and Energy Support Sachets contain a combination of vitamins and minerals to help keep your body - and skin - fighting fit.
