Vitamins are very important for your skin, it can brighten and give you are vibrant and younger looking skin. We’ll share how each vitamin or mineral can help boost your skin’s overall health and appearance, while dropping suggestions on what to eat to have these vitamins.
1. Vitamin B5
Avocados
Vitamin B5 is one of the best vitamins for skin. When applied topically, Vitamin B5 works to help moisturize, soothe and heal skin.
For dry, itchy, or irritated skin, vitamin B5 delivers superb hydrating, healing, and calming benefits. This vitamin is also beneficial for hair strengthening and growth, and is ideal for applying to the scalp and skin to encourage healthy hair growth.
It can be found in –
- Avocados
- Sunflower seeds
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
2. Vitamin E
Almonds
Vitamin E, has become a staple in any vitamin arsenal. Whether ingested or applied topically, this antioxidant-rich vitamin has plenty of health benefits. Known for helping to heal skin and reduce the appearance of scars, vitamin E can also help moisturize cracked and dry skin. This is exactly why we’ve included it as a key ingredient in so many of our natural skin and body care products.
It can be found in –
- Sunflower seeds
- Almonds
- Avocado
- Olive oil
3. Folic Acid
Strawberries
This vitamin plays an important role in maintaining healthy, beautiful skin. Folic acid has a high concentration of antioxidants, meaning it has enhanced anti-aging effects. Not to mention that folic acid is found in some of our favorite fruits, like strawberries and raspberries, where we get our patented fruit pigments.
It can be found in –
- Papaya
- Raspberries
- Grapefruit
- Strawberries
4. Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Walnuts
Omega 3 Fatty Acids are an excellent way to combat wrinkles, both by ingesting and applying topically, because they are able to help fight inflammation.
It can be found in –
- Chia
- Flax seeds
- Walnuts
- Tofu
5. Probiotics
Kimchi
From kimchi to kombucha to sake (fermented rice), probiotics are super beneficial ingredients for healthy, happy skin. These friendly bacteria develop when there are perfect conditions, and are also naturally occuring in your digestive tract and gut.
It can be found in –
- Sake
- Kimchi
- Kombucha
- Miso
6. Hyaluronic Acid
Potatos
While hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring in the human body, it tends to decline as we age. Applying this ingredient topically will promote more supple, hydrated skin when your natural H.A. stores begin to dwindle.
It can be found in –
- Soy
- Potatoes
- Citrus
- Kale