vitamins for skin care, health, hair, nails, (benefits, facts, uses)

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Vitamins are important in maintaining healthy skin and are essential for proper skin care. They can be obtained through a balanced diet or as supplements.

In this blog, we discussed about some most essential vitamins that are beneficial to your skin as well as your health too.

5vitamins that are particularly beneficial for skin health.

1. VITAMIN A (RETINOL)

  SKIN BENEFITS.

An anti-aging power house but it's great for acne prone skin too. RETINOL(Vitamin A) helps to cell turnover process in the face. It helps to get rid of drying of upper layer of epithelium. It has great antiseptic property that regulates sebaceous glands( that produce oil in the glands). It

Get rid of  wrinkles

increase  the production of collagen

Helps to fades  the dark spots

Best for clogged/large pores, uneven skin tone, reduce the sign of aging

HEAITH BENEFITS.

 Support in immune system

Helps with photoprotection which means it protects against skin damage related to sun exposure, yellow, orange, red colored vegetables are high in carotenoids which your body converts into vitamin A

Good for eyesight

WHY WE NEED VITAMIN A(RETINOL)

A very good reason, It's deficiency cause NIGHT LINDNESS also known as XEROPHTHALMIA.

Where We GET VITAMIN A(RETINOL)?

 In Healthy Diet

. Carrots, Sweet potatoes, Spinach, Leafy greens, Pumpkins

IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS

1.Retinol-A(Tretinoin): Retinoid used to treat acne, wrinkles. A prescription based retinol recommend from dermatologist.

2.Adapalene Gel:  It can be used by both prescription and OTC( over the counter). Used to treat acne issues.

3.Retinol Serums: Serums are light weight formulas . After use serum apply a gentle moisturizer..

4.Retinol Eye Creams: Used for specially under eye issues (wrinkles, dark circles)

5Retinol based Moistures: One of their active ingredients combining a hydration  with benefits of Vitamin A.  

2. VITAMIN B

Vitamin B used for many functions in body. Many differet types of Vitamin B used to maintain healthy body and energy levels.

      VITAMIN B3(NIACINAMIDE)

 SKIN BENEFITS

A Water soluble, powerful anti-inflammatory,  antioxidant that can help decrease irritation on the skin, reduce redness, fight acne, reducing sign of aging, maintain skin barrier, reduce open pores, uneven skin tone and texture, hyperpigmentation.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Support nervous system, Digestion, Reduce weakness, Treating Diabetes isues, Control Cholesterol , Used for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

 Where to Get B3 ?

 IN HEALTHY DIET

From dietry items it's 

Meat, Nuts, Cereals, Mushrooms, Beans(peas)

IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Niacinamide Serums: A light weight formulation applied before moisturizer.

Niacinamide Masks: Sheets masks, Clay masks filled with niacinamide. Provide enough amout of niacinamide requirements.

Spots Treatments: Niacinamide used to treat acne and reduce the inflammation on skin.

B7 (BIOTIN)

SKIN BENEFITS

Boots Hair, Skin, Nail Health whilst, Sebum production, Acne Treatment

HEALTH BENEFITS

Used for Wound healing, Supporting Nerve, Better Digestion, Metabolic functions

 Where to Get  B7 FROM?

DIETARY PRODUCTS

Organ meat, Yeast, Nuts, Egg yolks, Mushrooms, Leafy green vegetables

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Biotin SUPPLEMENTS: Available in capsules, tablets, soft gels, gummies. Used for better nails, hair and skin 

Multivitamins and Hair Growth Formulas: Biotin is most poerful Vitamins in B . Multivitamins for hair growth.

Biotin used Shampoos and Conditioners: For the better improvement and strengthen of hair used shampoos and conditioners containing biotin as a ingredient.

B12 (COBALMIN)

SKIN BENEFITS

Reduce pigmentation in skin and makes skin brightness , for better  skin complexion, reducing hair loss issues. 

HEALTH BENEFITS

Maintain Metabolism, Nervous system, Support production of healthy cells in body.

WHY WE NEED IT?

IF issues like Loss of appetite, Anemia, Neurological, Dementia, Confusion, Poor Memory

Where to get  B12?

DIETARY PRODUCTS

Found in Beef, Seafood, Eggs, Dairy products, Seeds

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Multivitamins

B12 Supplements:Tablets and capsules as oral supplements containing Cyanocobalamin,  Methyl cobalamin 

B12 Injections

B12 Nasal Sprays: used in case of individual having difficulty to absorb B12 through digestive system.

3.VITAMIN C  (ASCORBIC ACID)

SKIN BENEFITS

Activate skin fibroblasts to produce collagen, stabilize skin's existing collagen, minimize appearance of dark spots or remove damaged skin cells, protect against sun damage, uneven skin tone

HEALTH BENEFITS

Calms inflammation, powerful antioxidants ( for better immune system)

 WHY WE NEED IT?

For Fatigue, Dry brittle nails, Hair, Swollen joints

Get VITAMIN C FROM?

DIETARY PRODUCTS

Orange, Lemons, Broccoli, Red Cabbage, Strawberries, Guavas, Kiwi

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Vitamin C Serums

Vitamin C Face Masks

Vitamin C Eye Creams

Vitamin C lotions& Creams

Vitamin C Supplements

Vitamin C Tonners and Essence

4.VITAMIN D  ( CALCIFEROL)

SKIN BENEFITS

Solves  skin aging issues , Reduces UV damages, Supports skin barrier protection, Anti inflammatory properties 

 HEALTH BENEFITS

Important for bone or muscle health. Helps the body absorb calcium more effectively, helps to keep proper calcium and phosphate levels, also helps in weight loss.

WHY WE NEED IT?

You're constantly sick, exhausted, back pain, muscles are always sore, heart disease

Get   VITAMIN D from?

IN DIETARY PRODUCTS

Mushrooms, Almond milk, Orange juice, Tofu, Yogurt, Fish, Soy milk, Eggs

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Vitamin D Supplements

Vitamin D Drops: for infants or children

Multivitamins

Vitamin D Creams

5.VITAMIN E  (TOCOPHEROL)

SKIN BENEFITS

Moisturizing and healing benefits. Strengthens skin's barrier function, helps to slow down the skin's aging process. Natural anti inflammatory properties helping to soothe and calm skin,  anti oxidants properties.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Preventing distribution of free radicals in tissue. beneficial for Alzheimer's disease, Anemia, Blood disorder

WHY WE NEED IT?

Red blood cells destruction, Skeletal Myopathy, Dementia

OBTAINED VITAMIN E from?

IN DIETARY PRODUCTS

Avocado, Almonds, Spinach, Broccoli, Sweet potatoes, Pumpkins, Kiwi

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Vitamin E Supplements

Vitamin E Oils:  Applied on skin for skin moisturize

Vitamin E Serum:  Applied before moisturizer a light weight formulation serum.

Vitamin E Capsule:  Gel forms oil  conatining Vitamin E  

Vitamin E Face Mask: Vitamin E based mask beneficial to skin because of antioxidants properties. 

REMEMBER THAT; Vitamins are beneficial for skin, hair,nails, health. they are not a proper exchange for skincare routine and not only depends on supplements.  It's very important  to maintain a healthy diet and drink plenty of water, protect your skin from sun, dust. Consider consulting a Dermatologists for proper advise and if have skin issues. 

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