Taking care of your skin should be an essential part of your health regimen.

Our skin needs the right balance of nutrients to do its main job as a barrier that protects the rest of our body. To help keep our skin looking good from the outside, we should feed it well from the inside. 

It is essential that we take right vitamins to supplement our diet as good skin care starts with proper nutrition.

Below are four vitamins to take note of for a healthy and glowing skin.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D, commonly called the sunshine vitamin, is a fat-soluble vitamin essential in the absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. When our skin absorbs sunlight, cholesterol is converted to Vitamin D.

It is then taken up by our liver and kidneys and transported throughout the body to make healthy cells. This includes the skin, where Vitamin D plays an important role in skin tone.

Vitamin C

Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in fruits and vegetables.

The antioxidant properties of Vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis make Vitamin C vital for skin health.  Potential benefits from this nutrient include diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as making the skin look youthful and plump. Adding Vitamin C to your health regimen will not only brighten your complexion but will also protect you against skin damage caused by sun exposure and free radicals. 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient with potent antioxidant properties. Vitamin E helps support the immune system, and skin health. It is also beneficial in reducing skin damage from ultraviolet light, pollution, and free radicals. 

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin required in the proper development and functioning of our skin, eyes, respiratory tract, immune system, and other parts of the body. Vitamin A stimulates the production and maturation of new cells. This is particularly important for the skin which constantly needs to replace the dead cells it sheds away.

Vitamin A is also known for its antioxidant properties that serve to protect the skin from pollutants and free radicals.

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Getting the right vitamins

Harvard education listing of vitamins: August 31, 2020