Cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen are the foundation of every glowing skin routine. But true athletes know that real skincare starts from the inside out.
A diet rich in antioxidants, proteins, and amino acids is essential for keeping skin healthy. Additional supplements can help too.
This article addresses the vitamins and nutrients your skin craves to help it reach that youthful glow.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Healthy fats are the prime ingredient for that coveted dewy, glowing look. According to a 2020 article in The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, Omega-3s and other healthy fats help protect against wrinkles, dryness, and inflammation. To get these in your diet, focus on monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, and fish. Salmon is full of omega-3s, a polyunsaturated fat your body can’t make, but needs to build cellular walls.
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Protein
Protein is an essential amino acid for reviving collagen and keratin, which form the structure of the skin. Amino acids are the building blocks of life for a reason, and those like protein may even help protect against UV rays and free radicals.
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a common ingredient in Retinol, a chemical that promotes cell turnover and diminishes wrinkles. According to a 2022 article in Nutrients, Vitamin A is an antioxidant that helps prevent sun damage by interrupting the process of collagen breakdown. It may help offer some protection against the sun, but of course, nothing beats sunscreen.
Vitamin A can also help with wound healing and fight inflammation. If your skin is dry, itchy, and bumpy, you may lack vitamin A in your diet. Natural foods like kale, spinach, mango, guava, beef, chicken, fish, cheese, and eggs are rich sources of vitamin A.
Vitamin C
If you want to supplement for your collagen, think vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports protein synthesis and protects against free radical damage. Citrus fruits, red and green peppers, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries, and Brussels sprouts are all excellent sources of vitamin C.
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Vitamin E
According to a 2021 article in Mol Carcinogen, vitamin E is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that can absorb UV light's energy, helping prevent wrinkles, sagging, and skin cancer. It also strengthens vitamin C walls.
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Zinc
Lastly, zinc is important for helping your skin heal after an injury and keeping your cell walls stable. Your skin has five times more of this mineral than the layer underneath. Zinc is also an antioxidant and may help protect your skin against UV rays. You might need more zinc if you have an itching, burning rash like eczema.
Zinc is found in foods like oysters, red meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products.
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Get Ready for Your Ultimate Healthy Skin Glow Up
You don’t have to let up on your day and night skincare routine, but adding these vitamins and supplements can help support your glow from the inside out.
Prioritize rich, nutrient-dense whole foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to rejuvenate your skin and protect against harmful UV rays. Ultimate Nutrition can help fill gaps in your routine with concentrated, premium supplements, including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Check out the Ultimate Nutrition Blog for more information on reviving your skin and supplement routine.
The information provided in our articles are meant for informational and educational purposes exclusively and should not be considered as medical advice. It is essential to consult a healthcare professional before starting a new nutritional product and/or making significant changes to your diet and/or starting a new exercise regime. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, and/or prevent disease.
