Vitamins A, C, D, and E are all important. There appears to be vitamin for practically every letter of the alphabet and making a choice among them may seems difficult.
In this article, we are going to discuss vitamins that you should absolutely integrate in your skincare routine.
Which vitamins make your skin healthier?
- Vitamin D:
As one of the best vitamins for your skin, this fat-soluble vitamin protects keratinocytes against photo damage (skin damage caused by UV rays).
But what exactly are keratinocytes? These skin cells are the first line of defense against any microbial antigen that might enter the body through the wound opening. As such, vitamin D is essential for wound healing.
- Vitamin C:
Studies have shown that vitamin C reduces erythema, a condition characterized by patchy redness due to increased blood flow to the skin capillaries. Hence, the anti-inflammatory nature of vitamin C is best used for relieving redness while improving skin elasticity.
Citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, so eating them would be an easy way to include this essential vitamin in your daily diet rather than ingesting pills.
- Vitamin A:
Vitamin A, also known as retinol or retinoid, is a fat-soluble vitamin. This powerful antioxidant can lower sebum production. Thus, it is one of the best vitamins for oily-skinned individuals.
- Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps maintain your skin barrier. This is why it’s present in most moisturizers. A study has shown that topical application of vitamin E is effective in preventing UV-induced sun damage.
- Vitamin K2:
- Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble, bacteria-based vitamin that promotes the K-dependent protein, MGP, which protects skin elastin and blood vessels. To get your daily dose of this vitamin, try to have high-fat dairy products like egg yolks and goose liver.
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About the Author: Dr. Donika Vata is a medical doctor from Ferizaj, Kosovo. She studied general medicine from University of Hasan Prishtina.
Dr. Vata has been writing about medical and skincare related issue in journals, social media websites, and books. She was working for some well reputed clinics such as Telehealth Pro- Online consultations, German Cancer Center, and AppLMD. Dr. Donika was also volunteering in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently, she is working as a medical doctor and researcher in a dermatology clinic.
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