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Even Your Skin Needs
to Take Vitamins
Your body isn't the only thing that needs to be healthy; your skin has to be
healthy, too. Some people may not be aware of this, but a lot of vitamins
are essential and helpful in improving your skin's health.
Let us start by discussing the Vitamin A. You have probably heard
discussions about how good this vitamin, more specifically beta-carotene, is
for the eyes, but aside from this, it is also good for the skin. Vitamin A
is important in repairing and protecting the skin tissues. A lack or even a
small drop in the required amount of this vitamin will immediately be
manifested by the body, especially by the skin itself. Flakiness and drying
of the complexion is a good example the signs of vitamin A deficiency. To
avoid these consequences, it is best to take foods that are filled with
vitamin A, such as fruits and vegetables.
Aside from food supplements, the external application of Vitamin A is also a
plus. These supplements can be taken in the form of lotions and creams,
which help control the fast growth of acne, wrinkles and unwanted facial
lines. Aside from these important benefits, Vitamin A also helps us avoid
psoriasis, the symptoms of which include the swelling and scaling of the
skin. Retin-A, which is a derivative of Vitamin A, is used in the
formulation of retinols. Retinol is an over the counter drug that is used as
a treatment for aging. Topical retinol with Vitamin C is also found to
reverse skin changes, which are caused by photoaging and chronological
aging.
The next vitamin on our list is Vitamin B for Vitamin B Complex. The most
important "B" to remember in Vitamin B complex is Biotin. This nutrient is
responsible for the formation of the nails, hair, and skin cells. Biotin is
found in various types of food such as eggs, rice, oatmeal, and bananas.
Even the human body creates its own biotin.
However, the fact that our body produces it doesn't mean that you should
stop taking food and other supplements rich in Biotin and the entire vitamin
B complex. A lack of this important nutrient may result in dermatitis or
skin inflammation accompanied by itchiness and redness of the skin. Hair
loss is also another symptom for vitamin B complex deficiency.
There are now available creams in the market which contain B vitamins. These
creams help restore or bring radiance to the skin as it moisturizes skin
cells and improve the entire body' s skin tone. Aside from biotin, Niacin is
another B vitamin which helps bring back moisture to the skin in almost less
than a week. They work by relieving dry and chaffed skin. It also serves as
a skin lightener which can clear up blotchy skin.
Vitamins C and E are also good for the skin. Individually, vitamin C helps
protect the skin from skin cancer normally caused by very long and frequent
exposures to the sun. Vitamin E, on the other hand, is responsible for the
reduction of wrinkles and photo damage. A 400 mg dose of natural Vitamin E
every day would help prevent this damage and enhance the skin's texture.
Together, these two vitamins work in reducing DNA damages in the skin cells.
This fact made researchers come to the conclusion that antioxidants help
defend the body's skin cells from further DNA damage. The vitamins C and E
also lessen damages brought about by free radicals, which are detrimental
byproducts of pollution, smoke, and exposure to too much sunlight. These
free radicals gorge down elastin and collagen fibers that are important to
the structure of the skin.
There are formulated lotions, which include a combination of vitamins C and
E to help restore lost vitamins and to make your skin healthier looking.
Good sources of vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers, citrus fruits,
cauliflower, and other green leafy vegetables. There are also a lot of
vitamin C supplements available as over the counter drugs, of which it is
enough to take a 500 to 1,000mg tablet a day. For Vitamin E, nuts, olives,
asparagus, vegetable oils, and spinach are good sources. Unfortunately, you
cannot make your vitamin E supply depend only on taking these foods. It can
be supplemented by creams, lotions, and pills, of which the required amount
is up to 400 units a day. An excessive intake of vitamin E may also be
harmful.
Lastly, the skin also needs vitamin K. Vitamin K does not do much for the
skin, but it has one major benefit. This benefit is manifested by the
reduction of dark circles formed under the eyes and the appearance of
bruises. It can also be combined with vitamin A to form a potent formula for
lightening the circles under the eye.
Face Washing Don'ts
Here are several things that you should avoid when washing your face.
Remember that it is our aim to make your skin healthier and beautiful.
Do not wash face too often. Washing your face doesn't mean you have to wash
it every hour of the day... Experts recommend ONLY two or three times per
day. Frequent washing may dry out your skin thus increasing your risk to
irritations that may even cause acne. Moreover, if the skin is too dry, your
glands will produce more oil to compensate for this loss. This means that
the risk of getting too much sebum also increases.
Do not use harsh soaps and cleansers. Never use bar soaps or bar cleansers.
The ingredients that keep these soaps and cleansers in bar form can clog
your pores and irritate your skin... plus, they can help foster breakouts.
Harsh soap and cleansers can strip off the skin’s natural lipids thus
irritate your skin. Choose cleansers that are mild and non-comedogenic,
hypo-allergenic, and soap-free. There are several products like this in the
market like Cetaphil, Burt Bee’s or Neutrogena. Dilute your cleanser with
enough water when you wash... The less concentrated your cleanser, the
gentler it will be.
Do not use too much cleanser. Even if you are using mild cleansers, it is
best to dilute it with water (a palmful will be sufficient). The less
concentrated your cleanser, the gentler it will be for your face.
Do not use cleansers containing alcohol. Alcohol will upset your face’s
natural ph level, thus causing irritation. Using toners and astringents may
feel wonderful... but over-using these will irritate your skin!
Do not just use products. Instead, know your skin type. For dry skin, look
for products with cocoa butter or glycerin. For oily skin, look for products
with benzoyl peroxide, citric acid or salicylic acid. For sensitive skin,
look for aloe vera, almond oil or chamomile.
Do not under rinse. Residues left behind can actually clog your pores.
Facial cleansers can leave an invisible residue behind which can clog your
pores. Rinse three times, then rinse again!
Do not exfoliate often. Removing dead skin cells can make your skin less
dull but you should not overdo it or you will injure your skin. Too much
scrubbing will make your skin dull and flaky. Avoid abrasive facial pads and
grainy facial scrubs.
Remember, in everything that you do, simplicity and moderation is often that
key. Do not abuse your skin. Go easy and gentle. And put your best face
forward.
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