Vitamins for the Skin

As the largest organ in our body, our skin protects us from pollution, sun damage, and bacteria infiltration. Our skin requires some maintenance aside from just keeping it clean and well moisturized.

Providing our skin with nourishing nutrients and essential vitamins can be the missing piece in achieving and maintaining healthy skin. Vitamins can help maintain healthy, glowing, and youthful-looking skin. Incorporating a balanced diet with these essential nutrients and using skincare products containing these vitamins can help protect, nourish, and repair our skin. 

I’ve written about vitamin C in the past - this is a well-known topical and internal skin-supporting vitamin that yields pretty obvious results. Let’s dig into some of the other skin-supporting vitamins!

How can I boost vitamins in my daily routine?

First, incorporating necessary vitamins in our diet can yield visible results. Eating a more plant-based, nutrient-focused diet is key to supporting skin. Of course, always speak to your doctor before adding additional supplements, safety first!  

Applying nutrients topically via healthy products and targeted treatments is also very helpful!

For example, vitamin C serums and creams can be applied topically to brighten the skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and protect against sun damage. Vitamin E-rich products like facial oils can moisturize the skin and improve texture. Vitamin K creams can be used to reduce dark circles and bruises.

Which vitamins are essential for healthy and glowing skin?

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin B3

Vitamin K helps reduce dark circles, bruises, scars, and stretch marks. It can also help improve the skin's elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin K is commonly found in leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, soybean oil, and green tea.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage caused by exposure to sunlight, pollution, and other harmful environmental factors. In various studies, it also was shown to help in collagen synthesis (1). Vitamin C is commonly found in fruits such as oranges, lemons, and strawberries, as well as in vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli.

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that helps maintain healthy skin cells and promote skin cell turnover. It also helps in reducing hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. Vitamin A is commonly found in sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, and cod liver oil.

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that can help protect skin from sun damage and pollution. It is a deeply moisturizing vitamin that can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin texture. While some skin types might not work well with this one, most people see visible results! Vitamin E is commonly found in nuts, seeds, leafy vegetables, and fortified cereals.

Also known as niacinamide, vitamin B3 can help reduce redness, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation. It also supports the skin's barrier function, which can plump fine lines and shield against environmental stressors. Vitamin B3 is commonly found in meat, fish, poultry, and fortified cereals.

If you need help determining which products and treatments boosters work best for your skin type, do not hesitate to contact us! It is always helpful to consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist before incorporating any new products into your routine.

1. DePhillipo NN, et al. Efficacy of Vitamin C Supplementation on Collagen Synthesis and Oxidative Stress After Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018;6(10):2325967118804544. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6204628/