Vitamins and the Skin

Do you want to keep your skin young, smooth and supple. There are different ways of doing this internally and externally. Internal use of vitamins is as important as topical use of vitamins for the skin. The proper vitamins and amount can help bring nutrients to the skin. This can in turn help with conditions such as acne, or dry skin. Many types of foods are available to help keep your skin beautiful and glowing. These vitamins include A, B, C, D, E, K and others. Each of the vitamins are very important for the skin and your overall health. 

Here are some of the nutrients in the form of vitamins that your skin will love:


VITAMIN A: (also very necessary topically, in other forms)
For dry, flaky and rough skin.
 Source: All red and orange fruits and vegetables such as papaya, carrots, red peppers, mangoes, apricots, tomatoes, oranges, spinach

VITAMIN B:Can help the skin retain moisture
Source: Cashews, walnuts, green veggies, potatoes, lettuce, pineapple, wheat germ, oatmeal, broccoli bananas

VITAMIN C: - (also very necessary topically)
A great healer also to brighten, and tighten the skin and an excellent antioxidant. Great for dry skin, hyperpigmentation, inflammation and toning the skin
Source: Citrus fruits, lemon, guava, pomegranate, tomatoes and celery

VITAMIN D: 
Essential for good teeth, nails and hair, and bones
Source: Fortified milk products, oily fish, egg yoke and exposure to sun, i.e., the healthy rays before 9 am and after 5 pm
VITAMIN E: (also very necessary topically)
It is a regenerator and helps rejuvenate cells. Prevents premature aging and dry skin
Source: Wheat germ, nuts, olives and avocado
VITAMIN K: 
great for healing the skin
Source: ALL green vegetables

Also some great food sources in general to add to your everyday diet:
Red pepper
- collagen production & vitamin C


Avocado 

– Vitamin E, good source of fat


Shrimp 

– Iron rich protein for hair and nails, & zinc


Sweet potato 

– New cell turn over, Beta-Carotene


Kale 

– Vitamin C, K & beta-carotene


Wild Salmon 

– Omega 3 fats, keep toxins out & good stuff in


Wheat germ 

– Vitamin E & zinc


There are so many more to list, but this is a good start.