Skin-Friendly Vitamins That Make You Glow

Now it’s time to learn the skin care alphabet and the vitamins that are essential for skin care. With just 6 letters, well the most important ones at least, you’ll find that the best source of skin care vitamins is the food we eat. So eat up and nourish you skin from inside. That’s the real secret to good skin health. 

Vitamin A

The best source of this vitamin are greens (the dark green variety), carrots, lettuce, fish and winter squashes. Vitamin A is vital for skin repair and rejuvenations. Absence of this can lead to dry, flaky skin.

Vitamin B

This wonder vitamin can be found in rice, eggs, oatmeal, bananas, apricots, avocados, sunflower seeds etc. Vitamin B gives your skin a healthy glow and keeps it hydrated. 

Vitamin C

The benefits of this one are easy to remember. C for collagen. Besides, keeping your immune system in fine fettle, this vitamin helps in the production of collagen which we know helps to keep our skin supple, reversing sun damage and smoothening out wrinkles. Best source – citrus fruits, leafy greens, kale, cauliflower, bell peppers etc.

Vitamin E

The benefits of topical application of Vitamin E oil are well known but when this vitamin is ingested from natural sources, you can find greater benefits. Vitamin E found in broccoli, kale, spinach, almonds, peanuts, sunflower oil, olive oil and coconut oil help to reduce scars. 

Vitamin K

Not as well known as the other vitamins, this one helps to reduce dark circles and bruises. Cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, green leafy vegetables good sources of Vitamin K.