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5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by ryback(m): 9:50am On Nov 21, 2012 |
Choose to put into your body will reflect itself on your skin. Diets filled with processed foods often leave skin looking and feeling dull, oily, and discolored. But nourished bodies that are fueled with whole foods containing the recommended amount of vitamins often display a much healthier appearance. What vitamins do you need and what exactly do they do? Here are the basics on vitamins and skin health. 1. Vitamin A Necessary for the maintenance and repair of vital skin tissue, vitamin A is the key to healthy skin. If you’re deficient in vitamin A, your skin may take on a dry, flaky complexion. Get your daily recommended allowances of vitamin A through foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots, and dark, leafy vegetables. Research by the American Academy of Dermatology has shown that when used on the skin, lotions containing vitamin A can help control acne and reduce lines and wrinkles. 2. Vitamin B Complex Found in foods like oatmeal, rice, eggs, and bananas, vitamin B complex contains the nutrient, biotin, which forms the basis of nails, skin, and hair cells. Too little vitamin B complex in your diet can cause dermatitis or hair loss. Topical creams and ointments made with B vitamins can instantly hydrate cells and give a healthy glow to skin. Using some creams containing vitamin B has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and to even out skin tone. 3. Vitamin C Fill up on citrus fruits, leafy greens, bell peppers, and cauliflower, all of which are full of this vital nutrient. Vitamin C has been known to fight colds and when used on the skin, vitamin C can help collagen production. Vitamin C can also help reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture, and reduce photo damage. 4. Vitamin E Use vitamin E on your skin to help reduce the appearance of scars and rough, dry skin. To keep skin looking supple and soft, try adding more nuts, olives, and spinach to your diet, all of which are high in the vitamin. These foods will not only help your skin stay soft, but will help your hair’s luster and strength. For stubborn scars, try rubbing vitamin E oil on the scar to reduce its appearance. 5. Vitamin K Vitamin K can be best used on the skin to help with dark circles and bruises. Look for lotions and creams that contain this vitamin to help fade discolorations on the skin, and help with wrinkle reduction. Though a diet filled with dark, leafy greens will help your vitamin K needs, the best way for your skin to get the most benefit is to use it topically. Readers Digest 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by blueghost(m): 4:08pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
hmmmm doctor, think will try dat |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by MadCow1: 4:11pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Quite educating... But nothing here helpd skin colour.. This post is a paid advert for TURA creme.. TURA, bridging the skin colour gap between Whites and Blacks since 1972.. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by emyibe(m): 4:12pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
what are the sources of vitamin k 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Valiantvaliant(m): 4:12pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Does this cure or at least prevent Pimpus, Exima and stretch marks? |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by mimifavour(f): 4:13pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Gud post[color=#990000][[i][/i]/color] |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Nobody: 4:17pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
I guess all these vitamins can be found in Bleaching/Toning creams our African ladies use nowadays. The way their skins radiate with beauty is amazing... 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by 5much(m): 4:24pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
thank you for this post.it came handy |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by vislabraye(m): 4:25pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Also high level of oestrogen helps brightens the skin. Women who are pregnant and those who have active sex life have very radiant skin. If you doubt me, just find out. |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Havilah93(m): 4:30pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
what about vitamin D? |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Rooneyboy(m): 4:30pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Thanks poster,back in the day I used to be much lighter but nw I can't just tell what I'm turning into, I've really gone dark. HELP PLEASE, SOMEBODY HELP. |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by MadCow1: 4:31pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Rooneyboy: Thanks poster,back in the day I used to be much lighter but nw I can't just tell what I'm turning into, I've really gone dark. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Nobody: 4:38pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
emyibe: what are the sources of vitamin k What can high-vitamin K foods do for you? Allow your blood to clot normally Help protect your bones from fracture Help prevent postmenopausal bone loss Help prevent calcification of your arteries Provide possible protection against liver and prostate cancer What events can indicate a need for more high-vitamin K foods? Excessive bleeding, including heavy menstrual bleeding, gum bleeding, bleeding within the digestive tract, or nosebleeding Easy bruising Problems with calcification of the blood vessels or heart valves Problems with bone fracture or bone weakening Excellent sources of vitamin K include parsley, kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, green beans, asparagus, broccoli, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, collard greens, thyme, romaine lettuce, sage, oregano, cabbage, celery, sea vegetables, cucumber, leeks, cauliflower, tomatoes, and blueberries. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by tevinsolt: 4:47pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
while vitamin A might be good, it is also dangerous. too much of it could cause blindness, it also triggers osteoclasts, cells that removes calcium from osteocytes, which could eventually cause osteoporosis and probably kidney stones. |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Rooneyboy(m): 4:47pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Mad Cow: I didn't mean it that way bro, I no one bleach. |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Nobody: 5:05pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
which cream i fit use 4 my skin...am a black guy..buh not dark...ah no wan bleachin cream oo... |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by bblacky(f): 5:07pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
2. Vitamin B Complex Found in foods like oatmeal, rice, eggs, and bananas, vitamin B complex contains the nutrient, biotin, which forms the basis of nails, skin, and hair cells. Too little vitamin B complex in your diet can cause dermatitis or hair loss. Topical creams and ointments made with B vitamins can instantly hydrate cells and give a healthy glow to skin. Using some creams containing vitamin B has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and to even out skin tone. Hmmmm......i guess i lack in ds one.... |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Nobody: 5:09pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
You are simply what you eat, eat lots of fruits and it would tell on your skin. Besides, an apple a day takes the doctor a step away, we need to introduce eating of fruits and vegetables into our daily food consumption. Also, I think Jergens is good for the skin especially the one with shea butter content. |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Nobody: 5:10pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Jezyfreezman: which cream i fit use 4 my skin...am a black guy..buh not dark...ah no wan bleachin cream oo... Try jergens, you would love it! |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by MMM2(m): 5:13pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
6. 2 much alcohol in d body lighting d skin colour So alwayz drink hot drinks with ice |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by OkikiOluwa1(m): 5:19pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Abeg wetin be the name of that vitamin wey early morning sun they dash the body? |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Kslib(m): 5:21pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Jezyfreezman: which cream i fit use 4 my skin...am a black guy..buh not dark...ah no wan bleachin cream oo...Na wa oh.. You no go leave your body as e be?? Your body dey try tell you say your present colour na im good for you... |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by Kslib(m): 5:24pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Okiki_Oluwa: Abeg wetin be the name of that vitamin wey early morning sun they dash the body?vitamin D.. But the one wey sun dey give for afternoon na vitamib 2D cos the vitaminal rate go double.. So i go advice you to dey collect afternoon 2D vitamin.. In one week time,you go see changes for your face.... 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by lightheart(m): 5:34pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Kslib: U wan roast people face baa? |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by OkikiOluwa1(m): 5:40pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Kslib:lol. So...4rm ur calculations, d vitamin received btw 5-6pm later in d noon ll b vitamin 3D. Ur brain is correct, like a clock 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by AdeniyiA(m): 5:47pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
if u're a over-black,try mix palm oil n veg oil to rub ur skin,then... _u're OYO |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by milky3(f): 6:00pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Okiki_Oluwa: Abeg wetin be the name of that vitamin wey early morning sun they dash the body?vitamin D |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by milky3(f): 6:05pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
Adeniyi A.:i wonder y u handle reasonable post with unreasonable comment. W@ has palm/veg.oil got 2 do wt dis. Some myt take it serios thereby causing an havoc ti dem 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by remmyton(f): 6:05pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
binger: I guess all these vitamins can be found in Bleaching/Toning creams our African ladies use nowadays. The way their skins radiate with beauty is amazing... ROFLMAO hahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha |
Re: 5 Vitamins For Healthy Skin by OkikiOluwa1(m): 6:06pm On Nov 21, 2012 |
milky@:tanx. Kslib already mentioned it. |
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