5 Vitamins for Healthy Skin 

Research has shown that vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K are essential for prevention and treatment of skin related problems (hygiene, aging, dryness, and oiliness).

Courtesy of Dr. Michael F. Roizen, who is in charge of the Preventive Medicine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He says that these 5 vitamins are an important factor in maintaining healthy skin.

In this article, I’ll review what your 5 vitamin needs are, the benefits of each one.

1 - Vitamin A – good for the skin and eyes.

2 – Vitamin C – good for the skin, boosts the immune system, and is an anti-oxidant, reducing the risk of cancer.

3 – Vitamin D – mucous membranes, bones, teeth, and the immune system are all supported by vitamin D.

4 – Vitamin E – with anti-oxidant properties, vitamin E is another essential vitamin to include in your daily diet.

Vitamin A is vital for healthy skin, as it plays a role in the formation of new cells and maintaining the health of older ones. Beta-carotene, retinol, and vitamin A are the major forms of vitamin A and are found in both animal and plant foods (Government of Kenya, 2011). Not only does it help to keep the skin healthy, but it also plays a role in the maintenance of many other healthy body functions including the immune system, eyes, and skin.

A 5-vitamin regimen can be all you need for healthy, glowing skin -Vitamin A, for immune system support -Vitamin D3, for bone health and for stronger skin -Vitamin C, for antioxidant health -Vitamin B6, for a strong immune system -Vitamin E, for antioxidant health -Omega-3 essential fatty acids, for heart health -Folic acid, for cell metabolism -Magnesium, for bone health

Now that we know what our 5 vitamins do for our skin and hair, in another article we’ll take a closer look at how they can help you achieve healthy skin while also bringing benefits to your entire body.