Radiant, healthy skin gives you a youthful appearance. With so many creams, lotions and serums on the market, choosing the right one for your skin can confuse even the savviest shopper. However, certain vitamins contribute to the healing and restoration of younger looking skin. Getting plenty of these vitamins in your diet and using creams and moisturizers made with these supplements will help to even your skin tone and result in a smooth complexion.
Vitamin A
Smooth skin is the result of an adequate intake of vitamin A serves to protect healthy skin cells and repair damaged one. A lack of this vitamin, also called beta-carotene, causes dry and flaking skin. Carrots, broccoli and spinach contain high levels of vitamin A. Many facial creams and moisturizers contain retinol, a vitamin A derivative. These retinol creams control acne and minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Psoriasis suffers may also find relief from these topical treatments.
Biotin
Biotin nourishes the skin, hair and nails and promotes growth of new cells. Your body produces this vitamin B complex naturally, but including supplemental sources of biotin will give your skin more protection against acne. Foods high in vitamin B include bananas, rice, eggs and oatmeal. Creams and topical ointments with biotin or other B vitamins moisturize the skin and aid in evening skin tone for a healthy complexion. These creams can also relieve dry, itchy skin.
Vitamin C
Damage from the sun prematurely ages the skin. Vitamin C can shield your skin and repair damage done by the sun, smoke and pollution. Sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, dark green vegetables, bell peppers and strawberries. Apply a topical vitamin C ointment to fight the signs of aging including the formation of wrinkles. Additionally, creams containing vitamin C helps wounds to heal faster and can reduce the appearance of sunburns.
Vitamin E
Much like vitamin C, vitamin E protects your skin from damage caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. This antioxidant heals your skin resulting in a smoother, younger complexion. Incorporate nuts, olives, and leafy green vegetables into your diet to get more vitamin E. Topical treatments such as lotions or creams containing vitamins C and E can prove very helpful in restoring and repairing your skin.
Vitamin K
Keep younger-looking skin as spotless as possible by using serums or creams containing vitamins A and K. Vitamin K doesn't directly affect the skin, but it does lighten the dark circles under the eyes. Additionally, it reduces blood clotting and speeds up healing for bruises.
