#千万IP创科普# Vitamins are essential for good skin

Vitamins play a vital role in the health and beauty of your skin. Let’s talk about some of the main vitamins and their role in skin care.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A promotes normal keratinization of the skin, enhances the toughness of hair and nails, and helps the secretion of sebaceous glands and sweat glands.

A lack of vitamin A may lead to rough, dry skin, and even acne and keratosis pilaris.

Food sources: carrots, spinach, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, mung beans, etc.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that can promote the synthesis of collagen, improve the strength and elasticity of skin tissue, and has an anti-scurvy effect. It can inhibit the formation of melanin and promote the fading of existing spots. It is very effective in treating pigmentation problems such as skin melanosis and chloasma.

A lack of vitamin C may cause subcutaneous hemorrhage and pigmentation in the skin.

Food sources: apples, oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons, etc.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is known as the "youth preservative" of the skin. It can delay cell aging, enhance skin elasticity, and inhibit pigment synthesis. It can also work with vitamin C to enhance skin resistance and reduce bacterial and viral infections.

A lack of vitamin E may lead to rough skin, wrinkles and pigmentation.

Food sources: cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts, melon seeds, black beans, soybeans, etc.

Vitamin B group

Vitamin B group consists of 8 water-soluble vitamins, which are usually found in many foods. Especially vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6. Vitamin B2 is involved in the metabolism of sugar, protein, and fat, and helps treat seborrheic dermatitis, seborrheic alopecia, acne vulgaris, etc. Vitamin B6 helps to enhance the function of epidermal cells and improve the metabolism of skin and mucous membranes, and is often used to treat eczema, dermatitis, etc.

Food sources: cucumber, loofah, celery, oats, millet, oranges, dates, grapes, red beans, etc.

Consuming these vitamins through a balanced diet can effectively maintain skin health and delay skin aging. If skin problems persist, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor for appropriate treatment and advice.