3 WAYS VITAMINS IMPROVE YOUR SKIN
Our skin has many different functions, including regulating body temperature and protecting the body from environmental stresses. Yet, from time to time, there are certain factors which can threaten the condition of delicate skin.
It is estimated that around 8 million people are living with skin conditions in the UK alone, with issues ranging from dermatitis to dry skin. Vitamins not only play a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning, but they also help to maintain healthy skin. There are many different ways that vitamins can improve the condition of your skin, but here we look at 3 specific examples.
Boost skin condition
Skin, especially in the winter, can become sore, dry and unsightly. Different vitamins and health supplements can help to reduce the symptoms of problematic skin conditions, including psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Sometimes, the only way to help with skin issues is to aid them from the inside out and increasing your vitamin and supplement intake. Alongside your regular cleansing routine and healthy eating, these vitamins and supplements can have a profound effect on your skin. Fatty acids, such as Omega-3, can improve your skin’s appearance and can calm acne-prone skin.
The 8 B vitamins are important for healthy skin as they play a crucial role in reproducing cells and repairing broken skin cells and tissue, as well as helping to form and strengthen new skin cells. Skin cells regenerate every 27 days, so having a regular intake of B vitamins is important for the production of new, healthy skin cells.
Niacin (B3) improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture and is often used as a way to treat and heal skin conditions, including acne, rosacea, redness, dermatitis and sun damage. It also helps to strengthen the skin’s outer barrier, which makes it more efficient at keeping moisture in and irritants out. It is often included in creams, lotions and serums.
Reduce The Appearance Of Wrinkles
Stress, the natural ageing process and too much sun exposure are all known to have an impact on facial wrinkles. Whilst avoiding the sun, eating healthily and taking health supplements and vitamins will all have a positive effect on your skin, there are some ways that vitamins can help to encourage smoother skin and give you a youthful glow.
Vitamin E has long had a good reputation for treating and calming skin damage, both internally and externally. Vitamin E helps to protect the skin from UV light and rays and protects against free radicals and cell damage. Use a cream or lotion which contains vitamin E daily, as well as food sources which contain the vitamin naturally, such as spinach, almonds, hazelnuts and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin C is a popular ingredient found in many face creams and serums and is typically used to brighten and firm the skin. It is a natural antioxidant which fights against inflammation and protects against UV damage. It is also important for producing collagen within the body, which helps to keep skin firm and has been noted for helping to fight against the ageing process.
Aid Hair Growth
A lot of people view healthy and shiny looking hair as a big sign of their overall health or beauty. Just like any other part of your body, your hair needs a variety of different nutrients and vitamins to be healthy and to grow. It has been known that many nutritional and vitamin deficiencies have been linked to hair loss, so with factors such as age, genetics and hormones are all important factors.
All cells in your body need vitamin A for growth, including hair, which is the fastest growing tissue within the human body. Vitamin A also helps skin glands to produce a substance called sebum, which moisturises the scalp and keeps hair looking healthy.
Zinc plays a vital role in hair growth and repair and helps to keep the hair follicles and oil glands properly working. Hair loss is a very common symptom of having a zinc deficiency, so boost your zinc levels and intake can help protect against this. It’s best to get your zinc levels naturally through the foods that you eat, such as beef, spinach and lentils.
Simple Lifestyle Changes
Just a few simple lifestyle changes can help you to avoid skin damage and keep your skin looking its best.
Eat Your 5-A-Day
We can naturally absorb most of the vitamins and minerals we need to stay healthy through our diet choices, so ensuring your diet contains around 3-5 portions of vegetables and 2-3 portions of fruit daily will provide you with a continuous supply of essentials vitamins and antioxidants. Have plenty of skin clearing food.
Stay Hydrated
Keeping hydrated will keep your skin and body happy and healthy. It is recommended that you drink around 8 small glasses of water throughout the day.
Take Supplements
Good quality health supplements or multivitamins will further help to improve the appearance and condition of the skin. Often, vitamins that we are low in can easily be boosted with a few natural health or vitamin supplements.
Moisturise Daily
Applying moisturiser on a daily basis will not only strengthen your skin’s protective barrier, but it also gives skin a much clearer and smoother appearance. If you have problematic or spot prone skin, then choose an oil-free moisturiser instead so that you are not clogging up your skin’s pores.
Our Vitamin Serum is formulated with high concentrations of vitamins A, C, D and E. The combination of these ingredients work to plump and hydrate skin, whilst protecting it against seasonal and environmental damage and changes which can lead to visible signs of ageing.
