Glowing skin is the goal for so many of us! But where do we begin? My suggestion is to start nourishing the skin with vital vitamins known to boost the appearance of the skin.
Here are some of the imperative vitamins necessary for healthy-looking skin.
Vitamin A is also known as the wrinkle buster
Product aliases: Retinol, retinal, retinoids, and retinoic acid.
The benefits of Vitamin A: Increases cell turnover, helping wrinkles, and age spots fade.
Vitamin A is best used in: Night creams, as it can increase our skin’s sensitivity to the sun. If it is used during the day, make sure to always apply SPF.
Try: Lamelle Correctives RA Cream or Exuviance Professional Total Correct Day SPF 30
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Vitamin B is also known as the pore refiner
Product aliases: Vitamin B3, niacinamide, panthenol, and pantothenic acid.
The benefits of Vitamin B: Helps even out the skin’s texture and tightens pores, balancing oil production
Vitamin B is best used in: Day creams for congested skin, or as a toner.
TRY Biomedical Emporium Skin Repair Serum
Vitamin C is also known as the skin booster
Product aliases L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
The benefits of Vitamin B A natural antioxidant, it helps brighten skin and reverse damage caused by pollution.
Vitamin B is best used in: Serums, to help it sink in deeply, or your day cream.
TRY: Skin Republic Vitamin C 6% Serum or get an intense five-day treatment with Catrice Glow Vit C Power Shots with 12% concentration
Vitamin D also known as the supporting act
Product aliases Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
The benefits of Vitamin D Calms inflammation, protects the skin and gently improves cell turnover.
Vitamin B is best used in products with antioxidants and actives to help them work harder.
Try: Avon Anew Hydra Pro Vita-D Water Cream 50 ml
Vitamin E is also known as the healer
Product aliases Alpha-tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol.
The benefits of Vitamin E restores and nourish skin, soothing everything from sun damage to skin conditions such as eczema.
Vitamin E is best used in: Anything! A great all-rounder for skin, bath and body products.
TRY: The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil (R255, Clicks) or Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Serum Spray (R322, Clicks)
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Originally published in August 2022 Woman&Home Magazine.
