Vitamins and your skin
Today we are looking at Vitamins and your skin
Vitamins and your skin and how they benefit you
In today’s blog we are looking at Vitamins and your skin and the benefits they can give you.
There are many advantages to getting your vitamins in your food rather than in tablet form. The fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains that provide fiber also naturally deliver vitamins and minerals and are low in calories. It is virtually impossible to have dangerous amounts of vitamins or minerals through your diet alone. Some vitamins are great for your skin inparticular, you could call these beauty vitamins.
Below is a list of the vitamins that will benefit your skin and where to find them-
Vitamin A- Antioxidant, essential for the growth and renewal of new skin cells. Topically applied it may boost collagen production and promote skin cell turnover. You can get your vitamin A from egg yolks and dairy products.
Vitamin B- Increases fatty acids in the skin, promoting exfoliation and firmness. You will find this vitamin in yeast, eggs, liver and vegetables.
Vitamin C- Building block of collagen, the protein that gives skin its structure, tone and elasticity. Vitamin C will be found in citrus fruits, broccoli, peppers, berries and tomatoes.
Vitamin D- Essential for the development of skin cells. Egg yolks, salmon, fortified milk and other dairy products contain vitamin D.
Vitamin E- Antioxidant that helps build and maintain healthy skin tissue. Vitamin E is found in wheat germ, leafy greens, nuts and whole grains.
Fat- is also an important nutrient for the skin and the health of the whole body. To have supple skin and soft hair fat is necessary. To make sure you are getting the correct fats you should have unsaturated fats such as the monounsaturated fats found in olive oil and avocado and add some fatty fish to your diet as it contains omega 3 fats, seeds are also a good source of fat.
So Vitamins and your skin definitely go together, with one the other will be much healthier.
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