Many people are turning to anti aging vitamins to combat the tell tale signs of aging. Women and men alike can reap the benefits of general skin care vitamins, which we will discuss in a moment.
When you buy vitamin supplements from the store, do you purchase a “once-a-day” supplement? These are usually very helpful in getting vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, which help to encourage overall health—and will show a difference in your skin.
The three vitamins which are most important to having healthy skin are A, C, and E. Vitamin A works to reconstruct the protective tissues of our skin. Not only does that result in firmer skin, but Vitamin A also reduces sebum production, which is great for those of us with oily skin! “A” is also a powerful antioxidant that fights to keep down the amount of “free radicals” that pollute our skin and result in wrinkles. Vitamin A will also aid your skin in healing from a wound.
Vitamin C often makes us think of citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and grapefruits; and rightfully so, as they’re chock-a-block with Vitamin C. Our bodies do not produce this vitamin naturally, so the only Vitamin C we get is through our diet. “C” is another powerful antioxidant vital in helping to boost collagen production (which causes firmer skin). For those of you who are sun junkies, you will especially benefit from a Vitamin C supplement as it helps to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, which have also been known to cause premature skin aging.
Vitamin E is perhaps one of the most important elements in skin health. Not only is “E” an antioxidant, it also softens the skin, making it less prone to wrinkles and fine lines and also helps to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Vitamin E also helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks. For this, it is recommended that you apply Vitamin E oil (either on its own or mixed in with lotion).
To make sure that you don’t take too much of a certain vitamin, it’s recommended that you ask your doctor whether you are a good candidate for any kind of supplement.
