According to the Mayo Clinic, poor skin condition is often the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices such as not protecting yourself from the sun, smoking or simply not paying enough attention to your skin. Luckily, a variety of vitamins and supplements can promote healthy skin by helping to prevent skin disorders and infections.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is not stored in your body, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen, a protein that is used to make skin, blood vessels, scar tissue, tendons and ligaments. Vitamin C is also important for healing wounds on the skin. Vitamin C helps to neutralize damage from ultraviolet exposure, along with protecting your skin from free radicals that contribute to the aging process and the development of wrinkles and fine lines. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that low amounts of vitamin C in your body can lead to dry, rough and scaly skin.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is mainly known for helping to promote good eyesight, but it also assists in keeping skin healthy. According to Kids Health, vitamin A assists in the development of skin cells. Vitamin A is also responsible for enhancing the production of sebum. Sebum is a natural oil that helps to keep your skin hydrated and fresh.
Vitamin E
Like vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin that helps protect your body from free radicals. Vitamin E helps to promote blood circulation, helping skin tissues and cells to grow. Also, vitamin E improves the texture of your skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, according to the "Oxford Textbook of Medicine," Volume 1.
References
- "Oxford Textbook of Medicine," Volume 1; D. A. Warrell, Timothy M. Cox and John D. Firth; 2003
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Care
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Vitamin C
- Kids Health: Vitamin Chart
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