Best Vitamins and Supplements to Promote Healthy and Glowing Skin

March 6, 2019 Skin

According to records from the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects over 50 million people each year, psoriasis affects 7.5 million, and rosacea affects 16 million. An average of 9,500 people per day face a new skin cancer diagnosis.

These statistics aren’t surprising. Skin is our first line of defense against the environment. The sun ravages it with ultraviolet radiation and our immune system uses it as a shield. Without proper maintenance, it can become dry, damaged, and more vulnerable and unable to provide its most effective defense. The best responses are in the form of:

  • Sunscreen
  • Moisturizers
  • Antibiotic creams
  • Proper nutrition
  • Natural supplements

A balanced and nutritionally complete diet cannot guarantee healthy skin. Herbal remedies, vitamins and minerals fill the gaps. The supplements below play a critical role in any natural skin care program.

Best Vitamins and Supplements for Healthy Skin

1. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects your skin from sun damage.

This nutrient defends your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. In a sense, it provides SPF protection. That is not to say that you should stop using sunscreen because you take Vitamin E.

This naturally occurring oil comes from seeds, nuts and cooking oils. Vitamin E natural supplements come as oil-filled capsules taken them orally. You can also use them on your skin.

2. Vitamin C is an Antioxidant that repairs skin and encourages collagen production.

This vitamin can improve the efficacy of your sunscreen. Its anti-aging properties come from its improvement of collagen production. The antioxidant characteristics also give Vitamin C its reputation as a cancer fighter.

Citrus fruits, broccoli, and spinach are all good dietary sources of vitamin C. Natural supplements are available in pill and chewable forms, as well as Topical formulations, are also available.

3. Vitamin D repairs sun-damaged skin.

The proof lies in healthy-looking skin. Your body manufactures Vitamin D naturally through reasonable amounts of sun exposure and a balanced diet. New cells require Vitamin D, which plays an important role in regulating cell growth. Salmon and tuna are good dietary sources, and it’s also added to juices and breakfast cereals, but some individuals will still have a problem meeting the amount of vitamin D their body needs.

Vitamin D supplements are a great way to bridge that gap. These supplements usually come as a gel cap. As a topical cream, it helps deal with psoriasis. Combine it with zinc and magnesium for better skin and improved health.

We offer Ideal Protein pharmaceutical grade vitamin supplements at De La Belle Wellness. In addition to your weight loss program, these vitamins may be added into your skincare regimen to help your skin look its best!

4. Vitamin A is the Swiss Army Knife of vitamins.

Vitamin A does it all. It doesn’t replace the other natural supplements, but rather it helps them do their jobs better. It also does the following:

  • Boosts the skin’s immune system
  • Helps clear up acne
  • Reduces wrinkles by spurring collagen production
  • Assists with the removal of damaged cells

Dairy products and eggs are good dietary sources of vitamin A. The body also makes its own Vitamin A from beta-carotene found in spinach, carrots and yellow vegetables.

De La Belle carries a variety of products that contain a large quantity of Vitamin E, C and A but you can make it easy and purchase our Image Skincare Vital ACE Serum that contains all 3 powerful ingredients!!! Retail $62

5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are outstanding natural anti-inflammatories.

Skin changes with time. It dries and loses its ability to repair itself. Omega-3 reverses those effects. It helps protect skin from damaging ultraviolet radiation and is also used to combat acne, dermatitis and psoriasis. Salmon is an excellent dietary source of Omega-3. Natural supplements of Omega-3 come as oil in gel caps.

As part of our successful Ideal Protein weight loss program that we offer at De La Belle Wellness and Spa, we carry the pharmeceutical grade Omega3 dietary supplement as part of your overall skincare health and wellness! Retail $38

While these tips can help you meet your skin’s nutrition needs and keep it functioning at its best, they should not be substituted in place of regular sunscreen use. Whether its sunny or cloudy, sunscreen is still one of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation.

De La Belle has an extensive retail line of Cosmeceutical sunscreens! One of our favorites is our Image TINTED suncreen! It has just a little tint of warm color to give you a bronzy glow while providing SPF protection! Retail $41