The way we eat impacts more than just weight. Every element of our health is related to what we take into our bodies. You’ve heard all the sayings, but they really are true. We are what we eat. If we eat junk, how can we have healthy, vibrant skin? Here are a few foods, vitamins, and minerals that will help your skin to look and feel its best regardless of your age or skin type.

3 Vitamins Your Skin Must Have

One of the things that will have the biggest impact on your skin is antioxidants. Fortunately, many of the minerals that we call vitamins are just different types of antioxidants. Here are three essential ones if you want healthy skin.

  1. Vitamin C – This powerful antioxidant is abundant in both the inner and outer layers of the skin. It is essential for healing. It also helps produce collagen – a vital protein found in your skin. While your body produces collagen naturally, the older we get, the more debt there is in the amount we need versus how much we can produce. Vitamin C can be taken orally, and it is also a key ingredient in many skin care products.

  2. Vitamin E – This necessary antioxidant is one of your skin’s best defenses against sun damage. Vitamin E can actually absorb the UV rays that would normally hurt your skin. Vitamin E is naturally produced by the body, and it releases from your pores – which is why you don’t want to use products that completely remove all your skin oils. Whether you are trying to protect your skin from the sun or reduce inflammation, you need this antioxidant. Fortunately, it can also be taken orally and is found in numerous skin care products.

  3. Vitamin A – This vitamin promotes healing, may help to reduce the risk of acne breakouts, and is thought to even pigmentation due to helping in the production of melanin. Keep in mind: you should never exceed 1000 mcg of Vitamin A per day. Toxicity occurs at 3000 mcg, which can actually dry out your skin (along with a number of other side effects0.

What are some foods that can help you naturally add more of these vitamins to your diet?

  • Vitamin C – Citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli

  • Vitamin E – Sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados

  • Vitamin A – Leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, fish oils, milk, eggs

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