Nutrients That Feed Your Hungry Skin

There’s no magic pill to fix aging skin, but certain supplements are very helpful to feed loose skin that is hungry for nutrients. So, it’s important to feed your skin.

Antioxidants and skin supplements help protect your skin from dehydration, loss of elasticity, and sun damage. Hydrate and nourish your skin from within, and you’ll renew a radiant glow.

Consider getting a hair analysis to find out your level of skin nutrients.  I never recommend to start taking a bunch of new supplements until you KNOW what nutrients your body needs.

This will save you money plus prevent possibly causing a new issue down the road buying supplements that may not be necessary. It’s very important to learn what your nutrient levels are.

Here are some of the essential nutrients and antioxidants your skin is always hungry for:

Vitamin A

Beta carotene (a vitamin A precursor) and vitamin A help prevent discoloration and early signs of aging by supporting healthy skin renewal, cell protection and rejuvenation. Topical use plumps the skin. You can find vitamin A in sweet potatoes and spinach.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays a major role in making collagen, enhancing the elasticity of your skin. Topically, vitamin C evens-out your complexion and thickens your skin. You’ll find healthy doses of C in foods like broccoli, leafy greens, bell peppers, and fruits like strawberries and citrus. And remember that humans don’t produce vitamin C in their liver like all other animals do.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D soothes your skin, but its reputation has always been to boost your immune system, which combats environmental damage. Applied topically, vitamin D can improve your appearance. Sunshine and shrimp are good sources of vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Cell protection and a natural skin barrier is strengthened with vitamin E. When used topically, vitamin E softens and hydrates your skin. Almonds and avocados are great sources for vitamin E.

Aloe

Aloe is very rich in nutrients for your skin’s health. Topically, it revitalizes and nourishes your skin, and has been used to heal burns for centuries.

Biotin

Found in eggs and walnuts, Biotin is vital for your skin’s structure and strength. When you apply it topically, it helps retain your skin’s moisture.

Copper

Copper has peptides that work as an antioxidant, and it promotes collagen and elastin production. It can soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and is also an anti-inflammatory, which means that it speeds up wound healing. This is great for treating scarring, pigmentation, and redness caused by skin inflammation.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3s are essential for increasing collagen production, and this makes your skin stronger and improves the barrier function of your skin. These Fatty Acids support your skin’s oil barrier needed for hydration, and they improve the texture and elasticity of your skin. Omega-3s are best found in cold water fish oils like salmon and mackerel.

Selenium

Selenium is an antioxidant that preserves elasticity and promotes a healthy glow. When used topically, selenium enhances your skin health. Brazil nuts and lentils are high in selenium levels.

Zinc

Zinc helps repair skin damage and maintains suppleness. When used topically, it protects and promotes a healthy complexion. Zinc is found in oysters and beans.

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