Healthy Skin Vitamins

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.