Vitamins for Skin Wellness.

Your skin is a reflection of your inner health. It tells you about your hydration, stress levels, how much sleep you get, digestion, and so much more.

For a healthy, radiant and glowing complexion, it is vital that you nourish yourself from within. Your skin needs a vast supply of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and probiotics. If your diet lacks those, or you have poor digestion, your skin, and even your nails, will definitely show it. If you have stubborn skin, it is trying to tell you something! Pay attention! Do your best to cut out items such as excess sugar, processed foods, and alcohol (don’t worry, an occasional glass of wine is okay). Fuel your body with beauty-boosting foods. They are essential for cellular repair and rejuvenation. Skin health begins below the surface. 

VITAMINS FOR SKIN HEALTH

VITAMINS FOR SKIN HEALTH

VITAMIN A

A potent antioxidant that fights free radicals, promotes growth of healthy new skin cell, strengthens skin, and regulates sebum.  A good source of vitamin A can be found in cod liver oil and egg yolks.

NIACIN

Keeps your skin soft, healthy and glowing, and aids in cell metabolism.

VITAMIN B5

Supports new skin cell growth and wound healing (acne). It helps regulate your body’s production of stress hormones. Stress, as we all know, can wreak havoc on your skin.

BIOTIN

Helps protect skin cells from water loss (helping to keep the skin hydrated) and barrier damage. It also helps with hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, and inflammation. If you suffer from any of those, that is a sign that you aren’t getting enough biotin. Sources of biotin are egg yolks, salmon, avocados, almonds, and whole grains.

VITAMIN C

Crucial for collagen synthesis, wound healing, and healthy glowing skin. It helps protect the skin from free radical and sun damage. Click here for a vitamin C packed juice recipe.

VITAMIN E

This is another free radical fighter. It helps prevent inflammation and helps to protect the skin’s surface.

VITAMIN K

An anti-aging powerhouse that helps to keep skin healthy and plump.

P.S. Daily, our skin is exposed to UV radiation, pollution, toxins, etc. These cause free radicals, and free radicals cause inflammation, a breakdown of collagen aka wrinkles, and speeds up aging. Antioxidants eliminate those free radicals and prevent further damage to your skin. Berries, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, grapes, and wild caught salmon are a few examples of foods high in antioxidants.