Top 5 vitamins necessary for beauty and health of the skin
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Studies show that certain nutrients can have a beneficial effect on the skin and fight against aging.
Certainly, some of the vitamins we get are due to a balanced diet, but the body is able to "take" only a certain percentage of vitamins and nutrients that we supply with food. Therefore, local application of vitamins will provide deeper care and give the best result.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is responsible for the elasticity and elasticity of the skin, makes the cells produce more protein, neutralizes free radicals and regulates the release of fat, and also removes brown spots and smooths irregularities. Vitamin A is found in night creams (vitamin A derivatives - retinoids), as well as in serums.
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 increases the hydration of the skin and reduces redness. Ceramides and fatty acids are the two key components of the outer protective skin barrier. Strengthen the action of this barrier can be due to vitamin B3, which is contained in lotions, creams and serums. Often on labels it is referred to as niacinamide.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is able to neutralize free radicals that cause wrinkles. Dermatologists are advised to use those products in which the concentration of vitamin C is 5 percent or more. This vitamin is found in creams, masks and serums. In addition, you need to remember that if you just add vitamin C to a cosmetic product, it will quickly collapse, without bringing any benefits to your skin. A special complex of substances in capsules facilitates the passage of vitamin C through the lipid layer.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E removes dryness and strengthens the UV protection of the skin. Vitamin E is contained in sunscreens before and after sunburn, as well as in anti-aging medications. Also sold in the form of capsules, the contents of which can be taken either inside, or used, applying to the skin.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K helps to reduce the visibility of the bursting capillaries, makes the dark circles under the eyes less visible, and also fights against age spots and stops the inflammatory processes in the skin. The products containing vitamin K are placed in opaque bottles, because it has an increased photosensitivity.