Skin is our largest organ, and it keeps no secrets. Your skin always reacts to how you treat it. Vitamins play a significant role in getting healthy skin.

Your skin reveals a lot about your stress levels, skincare, inner health, quality and quantity of sleep, diet, digesting and your age. If you treat your skin well with the right vitamins, you won’t experience a dull complexion, wrinkles or fine lines. If you treat your skin well, you can get a radiant and glowing skin.

There are 13 types of vitamins. Each one of them has its benefits. Some fight infections, some give you better immunity, and some rejuvenate your skin. In this article, we will tell you about the vitamins which help your skin to glow.

7 vitamins that you need for glowing skin

1.   Vitamin C

Vitamin C is well known for treating various skin problems like acne, scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and dark spots. Vitamin C is present in the topmost layer of your skin- the epidermis. It is also naturally found in the inner levels of the skin.

Benefits:

• Enhances the production of collagen in the skin, which gives your skin strength and keeps it tight.
• If applied Vitamin C typically, it can help increase the production of the protein, and the appearance of fine lines can be reduced.
• Lightens pigmentation spots and reduces tan.
• When consumed orally, Vitamin C enhances the efficacy of sunscreen.
• Reduces cell damages, thereby speeding up the body’s healing damage.

Some sources of Vitamin C: citrus fruits, cauliflower, broccoli, capsicum, sprouts, strawberries, and papayas.

 2. Vitamin A

Vitamin A has rich antioxidant properties which is why it is popularly used in a lot of skincare products, including the sunscreens, serums, and moisturizers that you use on an everyday basis.

Benefits:

• Vitamin A consists of retinoids that help improve acne symptoms.
• Useful for reducing the appearance of early signs of aging by interrupting the collagen damage process.
• Prevents sunburn, tan, and sun damage

Sources of Vitamin A: liver oil, yellow and orange fruits, green vegetables, skimmed milk, eggs, etc.

3. Vitamin E

Vitamin E also has rich antioxidant properties that serve different purposes to maintain healthy skin.

Benefits:

• Absorbs UV rays, thereby reducing damage caused by the sun when applied topically.
• Helps in conditioning the skin
• Keeps the skin moisturized and prevents from feeling any kind of irritation

Sources of Vitamin E: green vegetables, cereals, vegetable oils, sebaceous glands, seeds, and nuts.

4. Vitamin D

They say only 10 minutes of sun exposure in the early morning is enough to get the daily dose of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced by your body the most when the sun rays penetrate through your skin. To prevent your skin from harmful UV rays, stay away from the sun during its peak hours starting from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Benefits:

• forms healthy cells in the body

Sources of Vitamin D: eggs, dairy products, cereals, fatty fish, soy products, etc.

5. Vitamin K

Vitamin K is one of the most effective vitamins. It helps get rid of almost all the skin issues. Many dermatologists also suggest topical creams that contain Vitamin K as they help in reducing almost all types of skin issues, bruises, and swelling.

Benefits:

• Vitamin K helps fade the scars, stretch marks, dark spots, spider veins, and under-eye circles.
• Vitamin K also helps in treating bruises and wounds.

Sources of Vitamin K: eggs, fish, cabbage/cauliflower, green vegetables, broccoli, and sprouts.

6. Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3 is popularly called as the magic ingredient in the dermatological world. It is said to be the powerhouse in itself. Niacin or Vitamin C is stored naturally in your body. You can also consume Vitamin B3 or niacin through diet or by applying it topically to maintain good skin health.

Benefits:

• Vitamin B3 or niacin helps restore the skin’s moisture content.
• Improves texture and smoothes the skin.
• Vitamin B3 Contributes to glowing skin.
• Reduces the appearance of early signs of aging.
• Effectively reduces non-inflammatory acne symptoms.

Sources for B3: meat, seeds, vegetables, nuts, etc.

7. Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 is also popularly known as pantothenic acid. It works effectively in making your skin look healthy and firm.

Benefits:

• Vitamin B5 is useful for retaining moisture
• Prevent moisture loss by improving skin barrier functions
• Keeps your skin hydrated
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Sources of Vitamin B5: chicken, avocado, whole grains, etc.