Our skin is our body’s largest organ and can be affected by many factors including our environment, health, the food we eat and our skincare regime. It is common knowledge that we can improve our general health and our skin health by maintaining a healthy balanced diet and through exercising regularly. More recently there has been an emphasis on the topical application of products containing skin-loving vitamins to nourish our skin from the outside, helping us to achieve a healthy and glowing complexion.
Skin can start to appear dry and flaky if vitamin A levels are even slightly below normal. This is because vitamin A is essential for your skin’s health as it maintains and repairs skin tissue. Scientific studies have shown that products containing this nutrient can provide some relief to dry, flaky skin conditions, help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent acne.
Retinol is the synthetic form of vitamin A, however, there are natural sources of vitamin A available. Rosehip seed oil, an abundant source of topical trans-retinoic acid (vitamin A) can have similar skin benefits as retinol. This makes Rosehip seed oil ideal for those with combination (oily and dehydrated) skin types.
Vitamin B is a complex of eight different vitamins and plays a major role in cell reproduction, which is why it’s an essential vitamin for healthy skin, hair and nails. When applied topically, B vitamins can help lock moisture into the skin and reduce skin blemishes. Its soothing properties can calm dry, red and irritated skin. Avocado oil, Aloe Vera, and Flax seed oil are some of many plant sources which contain B vitamins.
Another powerful skin nutrient is vitamin C. A natural antioxidant, vitamin C acts as a barrier by helping to protect skin from free radical damage. Vitamin C can reduce redness, enhance the appearance of sun damaged skin and stimulate the production of collagen. Vitamin C aids collagen production, essential for healthy, more youthful looking skin. Vitamin C is even more important as we age, as our capacity to produce collagen naturally diminishes as we get older.
Rosehip seed oil and Sea buckthorn berry are both natural sources of vitamin C, providing essential fatty acids to support healthy skin. Rosehip seed also contains vitamin E which works together with vitamin C to help protect the skin. Sea buckthorn berry offers potent skin benefits as it contains other essential skin nutrients like vitamin A.
Renowned for its powerful antioxidant properties, vitamin E is a vital nutrient which can help reduce the appearance of dry, dull and flaky skin. Vitamin E regulates the production of sebum, the body’s natural oil, helping to maintain your skin’s perfect moisture level. A powerful skin-healer, vitamin E can also help repair skin naturally and soothe dry and uneven skin. Vitamin E promotes cell regeneration which is why this nutrient can be used to relieve dry, flaky skin conditions and can also help diminish scars and stretch marks. By speeding up the recovery of damaged skin tissue, vitamin E can help heal skin faster.
A strong synergy between vitamin C and vitamin E exists. When combined these nutrients work together to protect the skin from sun damage by free radicals and harmful UVB radiation. This is because the antioxidant effect of vitamin E amplifies when vitamin C is present, a good reason to keep eating lots of foods rich in vitamin C to benefit from the synergistic effects. Rich sources of vitamin E are also found naturally in plant ingredients such as Wheat Germ Oil.
A healthy diet and exercise regime is vital for healthy skin. While vitamin supplements can be taken internally to help boost your health, your skin can also be supplemented through regular topical application of ingredients rich in essential skin-loving vitamins. Pure, natural and organic skincare products often contain plant ingredients which have a natural abundance of nourishing vitamins and nutrients to promote healthy beautiful skin, naturally.
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