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But vitamins have not always been vitamins.
If youre deciding which ones to ingest, we suggest consulting a doctor or nutritionist.
Vitamin-enrichedskin-careproducts can protect against free-radical damage,treat fine lines and wrinkles, and lessen hyperpigmentation.
Thats why we dedicated the fifth episode ofThe Science of Beautyto the best vitamins for your skin.
Can Ingesting Vitamins Help Your Skin?
According to Neuser, taking vitamins orally wont necessarily make an impactful difference in the state of your skin.
Thats because ingesting a vitamin doesnt allow for the same targeted system as skin care.
And unless youre actually deficient in a particular nutrient, youre just urinating out the excess youve taken in.
And Accutane a drug used to treat severe acne is actually an oral vitamin A called isotretinoin.
Heres a comprehensive breakdown in the order of most searched to least.
Its a moisturizing antioxidant, which guards the skin barrier and improves skin hydration.
Be sure to consult your doctor before using it for these purposes.
And if youre a longtimeAllurereader, you know its an ingredient we cant say enough good stuff about.
Damaged skin cells mean accelerated signs of aging like lines,wrinkles, and discoloration, says Neuser.
But vitamin C is also adept attreating hyperpigmentation.
So keep a close eye on your formula of choice.
When applying a vitamin C product, remember that its very potent.
You only need to use a few drops per software so you can get results.
(And beware of staining your pillowcase, as some can leave behind an orange-ish stain.)
Vitamin A is widely-considered among the most effective skin-care ingredients around.
It comes in many forms, though its most famous derivative is theover-the-counter retinol.
For the same reason, vitamin A is a powerful acne fighter, too.
Retinoic acid, also known as tretinoin, is a vitamin A derivative thats available only by prescription.
You really need very small amounts [of retinol], says Neuser.
Don’t just go for big numbers and percentages, because you are increasing your risk of irritation.
Look for something that has words like hydrating on [it.]
That said, if and when youre pregnant or breast-feeding, its best to press pause on your usage.
Theres a lot of talk about vitamin D these days.
We naturally produce this vitamin from sun exposure, but should we sit outside and risk UV damage?
Uh, absolutely not.
Its also a key factor in bone health.
If youre concerned youre deficient in vitamin D, just just!
dont go out in the sun unprotected.
Slathering on a vitamin D-infused lotion wont get you anywhere.
Neuser says vitamin D isnottypically used in skincare products.
Your skin is just the organ that helps with the production of [vitamin D], says Neuser.
Unlike other vitamins, vitamin B refers not to a single vitamin, but a group of them.
A form of vitamin B3 called niacinamide is one of the B vitamins most commonly found in skin care.
It increases the level of lipids called ceramides in the skin, making it ideal for moisturizing.
It can also improve the appearance of your skin tone and texture.
Vitamin B5 also known as pantothenic acid is another important B vitamin thats often used in skin care.
Its really good at soothing the skin and keeping it soft and supple, says Neuser.
Neuser says you’re able to be pretty liberal when using products with vitamin B derivatives like niacinamide.
Using niacinamide twice a day gives the best benefits, says Neuser.
It doesnt have any negative side effects or irritation.
(But check that your blend of choice doesnt also contain irritants or exfoliants.)
Vitamin F is just starting to gain traction in the skin-care world.
While its name certainly implies otherwise, vitamin F isnotactually a vitamin.
That F refers to fatty acids.
Also of note: people who are acne-prone tend to have low levels of linoleic acid.
Somestudieshave found thatapplying linoleic acidon the faces of people with mild acne helped diminish their blemishes.
Vitamin F and note the quotes there is incorporated in many different hydrators like moisturizers and serums.
Its really helped brighten up my skin.
(Dermatologists have long toldAllureits one of their absolute favorites!)
For a dose of soothing niacinamide, she usesPeach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum.
