If you’ve ever walked up and down the aisles of a drug store or a health food shop, you’ve probably noticed the shelves and shelves of vitamins and supplements available for purchase. As great as all those choices can be, they can also be totally overwhelming: which ones should I take? Which should I stay away from? And, if you’re a skincare aficionado, which ones will help keep my skin healthy? We know it can be confusing, which is why, in this blog post, we’ll examine which supplements will keep your skin healthy. We’ll also talk about how to combine them with a great skin care routine and some good lifestyle habits.
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Main Takeaways: Supplements help skin in various different ways. From restoring skin’s glow to hydrating the skin, if you have a skin issue, there’s probably a supplement that helps.
Good to Know: For really great skin, don’t rely on supplements alone. The addition of a healthy diet and a great skin care routine are what will really help keep your skin looking its best.
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Best Supplements for Skin
As with anything you take orally, it’s always best to speak with your doctor to find out what they feel is right for you. This is more of a guide so you know what you might want to ask about when you do see them.
1. Vitamin A
If you have skin that acts up a lot, vitamin A might well be a very helpful solution. Known for its ability to calm easily irritated skin, vitamin A is great for helping restore skin’s vibrance and glow and getting to work on fine lines and wrinkles. Made up of both retinoids (like retinol), and carotenoids like beta-carotene, vitamin A is very effective. So effective, in fact, that you should contact your doctor before deciding to use it.
2. Vitamin B3
Also known as niacinamide, vitamin B3 performs a myriad of tasks including restoring skin’s general strength, balancing skin’s natural oils, and having a calming effect on the skin. Not only that, but it’s an antioxidant which means it helps protect the skin against environmental stressors that can harm it. That’s why it’s an especially great ingredient for those who spend a lot of time outside!
3. Vitamin C
In a sea of truly incredible skincare ingredients, vitamin C has always been a true stand out. Among its many talents, vitamin C is perhaps best known for its ability to restore the skin’s glow. (If you have dull or lifeless-looking skin, vitamin C should be at the top of your list!) It’s also well known for its ability to diminish the look of dark spots and for its ability to help even out the texture of skin. Not only that but it’s an antioxidant, which means that like vitamin B3, it helps protect skin from environmental stressors that seek to harm it.
4. Vitamin D3
Chances are you’re aware of the fact that the sun is a prime source of vitamin D. You also probably know that the sun can be a primary source of skin damage. So what’s a skin care fanatic to do? Well, vitamin D3 supplements are a great way to get vitamin D in your system without going in the sun. Known for its ability to lessen the appearance of temporary redness, it’s great for renewing the look of beautiful skin.
5. Vitamin E
Is there anything that vitamin E won’t do for the skin? From hydrating the skin (and helping it retain moisture) to minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles to improving the look of dark spots, it’s a true powerhouse of an ingredient. Use it consistently over time, and we’ll bet your skin will feel a lot softer.
6. Vitamin K
Although it’s not one of the more well-known skincare vitamins, vitamin K is known for its ability to help lessen the bags under the eye area. (One note: as we’ve mentioned, it’s important to check with your doctor before using any supplement whether on this list or not but it’s especially important with vitamin K as it can diminish the effect of some medications.)
7. Collagen
As you probably know, as we age, our collagen levels start to diminish as early as our 20s and continue to go down exponentially as we age. This means that our elasticity–what makes the skin bounce back easily–is greatly reduced, causing a sort of droopy, loose look to skin. Collagen will not only help restore elasticity, it can help restore moisture to the skin as well. One note: the collagen recommended here is vegan, but as most collagen is derived from animals, it’s important to check the label before you make any purchases.
8. CoQ10
Even if you’re aware of all the benefits of coenzyme Q10 (otherwise known as CoQ10), you might not be aware that it’s available in a supplement form. An antioxidant, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors that can harm the skin.
9. Flaxseed Oil
The great thing about flaxseed oil is that it contains omega-3 fatty acids which the human body can’t produce on its own. These acids help renew the look of beautiful skin and help skin retain moisture.
10. Hyaluronic Acid
If you’re familiar with hyaluronic acid, then you know it helps keep skin hydrated and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps improve skin texture and provide a fresh and revitalized appearance to skin!
11. Evening Primrose Oil
For those looking to improve their overall skin health, evening primrose oil is a great choice. Not only does it help your skin, it helps your overall health!
Foods That Keep Your Skin Healthy
If you don’t love taking pills or just want to make sure you’re covering all your bases, you can also get a lot of these great nutrients via your diet. Here is just a small sampling of foods that will improve your skin, not to mention your overall health!
- Leafy greens - Packed full of vitamins like A, E, B2, and B3, leafy greens are said to help keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay while improving radiance to the skin. Not only that, but they’re great for your blood pressure and bones!
- Fish - Fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins like D, B2, and B12, which helps skin stay radiant and healthy looking. As a high-protein, low-calorie food, it also helps stave off weight gain.
- Pink grapefruit - The only thing better than taking pink grapefruit via supplement is actually eating it! Not only does it taste fantastic, it helps brighten, clean, purify, and protect the skin.
- Berries - Talk about a superfood! Not only do berries look and taste gorgeous, not only are they a great low-calorie snack, they are fabulous for your skin! Whether you choose blueberries for their vitamin C, blackberries which contain vitamin E, or strawberries for their ability to make the skin glow, you can pretty much never go wrong with berries!
- Green tea - You can’t eat without a drink and green tea is an incredibly healthy choice. Full of vitamin A which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and vitamin C which has almost legendary powers when it comes to making skin glow, a glass or two of green tea each day is a great thing!
Skincare Products To Keep Your Skin Healthy
Of course, one of the most effective ways to make sure your skin is healthy is to use great, natural skin care ingredients. Here’s a simple, effective routine you can use in the morning and then again at night:
Cleanse Your Skin
A gentle, non-drying cleanser like our So Clean! facial cleanser will not only clean your skin, it will take off make-up!
Tone the Skin
A few spritzes of our Rose and Shine rose water toner is enough to give your skin the perfect amount of hydration.
Apply Serum
All you need is a few drops of our Nectar of the C vitamin C serum to really brighten your skin!
Moisturize
Apply just a dab or two of our H2 Oh Yeah hydrating moisturizer to fully hydrate your skin!
Apply Eye Cream
Yes, you do need eye cream, no matter what age you are. Our Eyes Eyes Baby anti-aging eye cream will brighten the eye area and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, bags, and puffiness.
With a great routine of supplements, a healthy diet, and great skincare, there’s no reason your skin can’t look its absolute best all the time. You may even find your health improves as well!
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