What vitamins and minerals are good for the skin?
What vitamins and minerals are good for the skin?
Although most vitamins and minerals can be derived from a healthy and varied
diet, there are times when the body needs supplementation particularly when
going through a stressful period or just to boost general wellbeing.
Minerals and vitamins especially beneficial for the skin are: -
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant, and much more potent that
either vitamin C or E, alpha-lipoic acid may turn out to be a super boost for
aging skin. Skin experts say its ability to penetrate both oil and water,
affecting skin cells from both the inside and the outside of the body is what
makes it very effective as a skin nutrient.
Selenium helps to protect skin from sun damage. The best dietary
sources of selenium include whole-grain cereals, seafood, garlic, and eggs.
Zinc is a very skin-friendly mineral, particularly if you suffer from
acne. Sometimes acne itself is a symptom of a zinc deficiency. Taken internally
zinc works to clear skin by reducing or calming down excessive oil production
and may be effective in controlling the formation of acne lesions or help those
already on your skin to clear sooner.
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Vitamin C helps to counter the effect the risks of sun exposure. It works
by reducing the damage caused by free radicals, a harmful byproduct of sunlight,
smoke and pollution. Free radicals scavenge on collagen and elastin, causing
wrinkles and other signs of aging. Vitamin C combined with Vitamin E helps
protect skin from sun exposure.
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps reduce the harmful
effects of the sun on the skin. Vitamin E can also help reduce wrinkles and make
your skin look and feel smoother. Used in a cream, lotion, or taken internally
Vitamin E can soothe dry and rough skin.
Vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue.
Without it, you'll notice the difference. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with
Vitamin A. Medical studies show a reduction in lines and wrinkles, good
acne control, and some psoriasis relief from Vitamin A.
Vitamin B Complex. The most important B vitamin for skin is biotin, a
nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail and hair cells. One of the the
symptoms of this deficiency is a skin conditions with dermatitis, or sometimes
even hair loss. Even a mild deficiency could cause symptoms.
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and is free from binding and bulking agents, as well as other nasties that many
mainstream brands tend to use. The Beauty Totale capsule comes in a vegetarian
friendly cellulose capsule and contains only the nutrients and nothing else.
Always make sure to read the ingredients on your supplements and vitamins and
opt for supplements that are free from bulking, binding and other agents.