Skin Supplements for Younger, Healthier Skin

Skin supplements can go a long way towards helping you look younger.

Here is a list of those supplements that most affect the health and youthful appearance of your skin:

• Vitamin A - a good antioxidant, it's also important to for skin health.


• Vitamin E - along with vitamin A, it supports the skin and reduces oxidative damage.


• Vitamin C - good for tissue growth and repair, particularly collagen, the underlying support tissue of the skin.


• Vitamin D-3 - the best form of vitamin D for the body. This is the one your body naturally makes when you get the right amount of sunshine.


• Vitamin B Complex - the B-vitamins, especially biotin, are helpful to prevent skin problems.


• Vitamin K - for your skin, use vitamin K topically to reduce dark circles under your eyes and any bruising.


• Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) - the only antioxidant that is both water and fat soluble, it is among the most important free-radical fighters.


• Co-Q10 - often thought of as a heart protecting nutrient, it also helps general energy production in every cell in your body. This gives your skin extra energy to heal.


• DMAE - helps prevent the formation of lipofuscin, otherwise known as age spots.


• L-Carnosine - also helps fight lipofuscin.


• Omega-3 Fatty Acids - anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant. Also helps make sure your skin is moisturized.


• Zinc - acne can come from a zinc deficiency. Zinc also supports your immune system.


• Copper - most people get enough copper in their diet, however topically, along with vitamin C and zinc, it can help rebuild elastin, another one of the important underlying skin structures.


• Selenium - another outstanding antioxidant, selenium helps protect from sun damage.