Vitamins and minerals are essential for the correct functioning of our body. Ideally, we consume them in a proper, balanced diet. We can talk about fat and water soluble vitamins, what they have in common is that they strengthen the immune system, are essential for normal growth and promote cell functioning.

It is very useful if you incorporate creams and serums rich in vitamins and antioxidant ingredients into your skin care routine. So let’s see the most inportant vitamins that play a prominent role in maintaining the health of your skin.

Vitamins for glowing skin

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the number one skin beautifying vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamin with strong antioxidant effect and mild sun protection. It provides protection against free radical damage (together with coenzyme Q10). It delays the aging process, replenishes and smoothes wrinkles. Increases collagen production, stimulates the growth of new skin cells, helps skin resilience, accelerates wound healing, lightens pigment spots and scars.

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Vitamin C

The other “everlasting favorite” in skin care is vitamin C, as it provides a solution to multiple skin problems at once. It has an excellent antioxidant effect and effectively combats harmful environmental effects. Due to its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, it is an excellent solution for sensitive, rosacea-prone or temporarily irritated skin. It can be used effectively after mesotherapy and medical aesthetic treatments. Increases collagen production, makes the skin more supple, firmer, vibrant and youthful. It can also be used to lighten pigment spots, so it is definitely worth getting a top quality vitamin C serum.

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Vitamin B3

If we have to mention another well-known ingredient, that would be the niacinamide (water soluable form of vitamin B3). It does not only fight against the signs of skin aging, but it is also a great help for problematic skin. It forces the smaller vascular network to dilate, causing enough blood to enter the upper layers of the skin. Niacinamide helps speed the healing process of wound, strengthens the skin defense system, reduces inflammation, inhibits the formation of free radicals, and normalizes sebum production. It reduces the signs of skin aging (wrinkles, blemishes), increases collagen synthesis and also affects the extracellular matrix that provides the environment for collagen fibers.

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Vitamin F

Vitamin F includes a group of unsaturated fatty acids, like linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid. These are essential unsaturated fatty acids, meaning they are necessary for health. Their deficiency is mainly indicated by changes on the skin, it results in dry skin, eczema and acne. Vitamin F helps create and regenerate body tissues, strengthens the intermediate layer that holds skin cells together. It accelerates wound healing, promotes skin moisture and reduces dermatitis.

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Vitamin B

Biotin, also known as vitamin B, earlier it was called as vitamin H, is a bioactive compound and is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays a prominent role in skin care. It increases the skin’s defense system, reduces eczema, improves skin’s condition and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier. Lack of vitamin B reduces the resistance of the skin, the skin dries out, becomes scaly, and in more severe cases inflammation can occur.

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Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a real winner in the field of skin renewal. It is a powerful antioxidant and at the same time an excellent anti-aging ingredient, which is essential for the healthy and balanced functioning of our skin. Vitamin A is found in several forms in cosmetics such as retinol, retinyl esters, retinoic acid, retinyl palmitate, acitretin and adapalene. In summary, retinoids are used in cosmetics mostly because of their anti-aging, skin rejuvenating properties. It is usually found in night creams as it is a photosensitive ingredient, sunbathing is not recommended during use. Vitamin A is an anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting agent, regulates the growth of skin cells. And its anti-wrinkle property is also well-known. It perfectly normalizes the function of the skin: it regulates the growth of skin cells, intervenes in the process of keratinization, promotes healing and maintains the vitality of the skin.

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