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As we age, our bodies go through a number of changes; we may experience thinning hair, dark spots on our complexion, and dry skin. A loss of skin elasticity is one more unfortunate result of aging that most people will experience at some point as they get older. However, there are luckily a few ways to keep your skin as tight as possible and even reverse sagging—and that includes nourishing your body with all the nutrients your skin loves with the right supplements.
To discover the best vitamin women over 50 can take every day to prevent and reverse sagging skin and other signs of aging, we spoke to Dr. Nadir Qazi, board-certified physician, cosmetic dermatology surgeon, and owner of Qazi Cosmetic Clinic. He told us adding vitamin A to your daily regimen is one great way to keep your skin looking as youthful as possible. Find all of his insights below!
Anti-Aging Benefits of Vitamin A
Qazi says the best vitamin women over 50 can take every day to tighten their skin and reduce the effects of aging is none other than vitamin A.
He notes that, whether taken orally with a supplement or applied directly to your skin with a cream or serum, "Vitamin A is effective at lessening the appearance of age." Nice!
One of the main reasons vitamin A can be such a helpful tool when it comes to anti-aging is the fact that it's known to boost the production of collagen and elastin in our bodies—both of which naturally break down as we age. "Collagen and elastin are two proteins that enhance our skins elasticity, firmness, and tightness," he explains.
"If you think of your skin like a trampoline, the collagen would be the frame, and the elastin would be the springs that make the trampoline bouncy. Without the frame and springs, the trampoline is just some rumpled canvas on the ground."
Luckily, your skin doesn't have to lose the frame or the springs when you add vitamin A into your daily routine.
"Vitamin A stimulates collagen production and elastin formation, even after they start to break down, rebuilding and repairing what was lost," Qazi explains.
You can incorporate vitamin A into your daily diet with a simple vitamin, but you can also find this nutrient in tons of tasty fruits and veggies like spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots, which Qazi says helps to "protect our skin's youthful appearance from the inside." Sounds perfect!
Additionally, this vitamin works great in topical skincare product. As Qazi says, "topical Vitamin A can stimulate collagen production similarly to ingested vitamin A, but more immediately, giving our skin's internal structure a boost." It can also help your sun heal from sun damage, which is another major culprit of an aging complexion. If you're looking for a great vitamin A-rich product, you may want to opt for skin creams and serums.
Overall, vitamin A is one of the best vitamins to prevent and reverse signs of aging, including sagging skin. Whether you pop it into your mouth each morning or apply it to your face as a serum, it's sure to keep your complexion looking younger than ever!
