The following vitamin supplements are full of nutrients that enhance the glow of your skin and can instantly give you a healthier and more youthful appearance.
This is because when applied topically, the vitamins and minerals are powerful anti-aging agents. You can also look for the following ingredients on the labels of your skin care products for brighter and younger looking skin.
- Vitamin C
“Vitamin C, found in high concentrations in citrus fruits, not only fights colds, but also stimulates fibroblasts, which help produce collagen that reduces wrinkles,” says Jeannette Graf, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. In addition, vitamin C helps fade those pesky brown spots by inhibiting tyrosine, an enzyme necessary for melanin production.
- Vitamin D
Vitamin D, or sunshine vitamin, has been used for years in medicines to treat psoriasis because it helps relieve inflammation. In recent years its beneficial powers have also been exploited in the field of skin care. “Vitamin D supports the regulation of skin cell growth control and calms the immune system,” explains Eric Schweiger, a New York dermatologist.
- Vitamin A
This highly effective anti-aging vitamin – available in forms such as retinols and retinoids – is recommended for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin A corrects epidermal atrophy, which thins the skin, making the skin less thick and firm.
- Calcium
Although it is mainly known as the ingredient derived from milk and dairy products that greatly enhances bone health, calcium also has important benefits for the skin. In particular, calcium helps to improve the function of the skin barrier, which protects your skin from the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms and also “locks in” moisture. People with dry and/or fragile skin particularly benefit from calcium-rich skin care products.
