When it comes to boosting your skin’s health from the inside out, vitamins and minerals from a balanced diet are key. But how can you be sure you’re getting enough of the exact nutrients that experts recommend for aging skin? Easy — supplements!
Before you begin any new supplement regimen, make sure you speak to your doctor about the exact doses that are right for you and any interference that supplements may have with medications you are currently taking. As far as which supplements are among the best for your skin, you’ll find a few different answers, depending on the expert. Dr. Robert Love is very clear though about his “top three” supplements for “beautiful, youthful-looking skin.”
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You may be surprised by at least one of Love’s recommendations. Here are his top three skin supplements.
1. Vitamin A
When you hear about vitamin A for aging skin, you may hear more about how great it is as a topical treatment — in other words, retinol, which can boost collagen production and smoothen rough texture. But a vitamin A supplement (or getting it from your foods, which is always recommended) is an antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress in the body and protects you from cell-damaging skin radicals. It can help increase cell turnover for smoother skin to repair skin tissue and it helps boost collagen production.
2. Vitamin C
Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties. This nutrient is so important for collagen production, which is crucial for skin elasticity and structure. Vitamin C can even help protect your skin against damaging UV damage, which is responsible for the majority of signs of aging like wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C will also help keep your skin hydrated and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation for a brighter complexion.
3. Silica Gel
Surprise: silica gel can help with aging skin. It may not be the most popular supplement, but this one can improve skin elasticity, hydration, and aid in the synthesis of collagen, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Some foods that contain silica include almonds, sunflower seeds, cucumbers, bell peppers, and whole grains — and it’s important to keep in mind that our bodies only require trace amounts of silica.
