BEAUTY
Surrey’s Premier Lifestyle Magazine
Vital vitamins
Taking care of the skin should be an essential part of any beauty and health regime. It is, after all, the body’s largest organ, as Naomi Diamond of Epsom Skin Clinics explains.
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Vitamins benefit the skin in many ways: nutrition and great skin are very much related and vitamins play an important role in a healthy complexion. This is why a vast amount of skin care products contain a lot of vitamins, but it’s not just about products, we also need to receive vitamins via the foods we eat.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a vital molecule for skin health: it’s an antioxidant and has a vital role in collagen making and helping prevent and treat ultraviolet (UV) induced photo damage. This vitamin gives a brighter, healthier appearance and glow to the skin whilst aiding anti ageing. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C. An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, leading to chain reactions that may damage cells. Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) terminate these reactions resulting in the skin having a brighter, healthier appearance whilst aiding anti ageing.
Vitamin D
Also referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, obtaining a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases.
One of my favourite products at the moment is Heliocare Ultra D Oral Capsules, a sun protectant and vitamin D supplement in one making it ideal for anyone concerned with maintaining vitamin D levels. It is the most complete formulation with 5µg of vitamin D and is effective from the first dose to provide immediate and safe protection. The capsules contain high levels of fernblock, a natural plant extract with proven skin specific UV protection capabilities and are boosted by vitamins C and E.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a vital molecule for skin health: it’s an antioxidant and has a vital role in collagen making and helping prevent and treat ultraviolet (UV) induced photo damage. This vitamin gives a brighter, healthier appearance and glow to the skin whilst aiding anti ageing. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C. An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, leading to chain reactions that may damage cells. Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) terminate these reactions resulting in the skin having a brighter, healthier appearance whilst aiding anti ageing.
Vitamin D
Also referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, obtaining a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases.
One of my favourite products at the moment is Heliocare Ultra D Oral Capsules, a sun protectant and vitamin D supplement in one making it ideal for anyone concerned with maintaining vitamin D levels. It is the most complete formulation with 5µg of vitamin D and is effective from the first dose to provide immediate and safe protection. The capsules contain high levels of fernblock, a natural plant extract with proven skin specific UV protection capabilities and are boosted by vitamins C and E.
Vitamin E
Like vitamin C, vitamin E is also an effective antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals are one of the major causes of premature skin ageing caused by a number of factors such as smoking, pollution and sun exposure. Applying vitamin E rich products can help the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, stretch marks and lines.
Vitamin E can also be found in foods such as leafy greens, olives, peanuts and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A
Individuals suffering with acne are encouraged to take plenty of vitamin A or apply products that are derivatives of the vitamin as it helps the skin to rebuild tissue and regulate cellular growth. Vitamin A is also a great anti ageing nutrient.
I always recommend Aetheticare Retriderm which comes in a 0.5% and 1% retinol to all my clients at the Epsom Skin Clinics. By adding this into their home care skin regime in the evening, the protein rich serum greatly reduces the visible signs of ageing and sun-damage, tightens and firms and improves luminosity.
Like vitamin C, vitamin E is also an effective antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals are one of the major causes of premature skin ageing caused by a number of factors such as smoking, pollution and sun exposure. Applying vitamin E rich products can help the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, stretch marks and lines.
Vitamin E can also be found in foods such as leafy greens, olives, peanuts and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A
Individuals suffering with acne are encouraged to take plenty of vitamin A or apply products that are derivatives of the vitamin as it helps the skin to rebuild tissue and regulate cellular growth. Vitamin A is also a great anti ageing nutrient.
I always recommend Aetheticare Retriderm which comes in a 0.5% and 1% retinol to all my clients at the Epsom Skin Clinics. By adding this into their home care skin regime in the evening, the protein rich serum greatly reduces the visible signs of ageing and sun-damage, tightens and firms and improves luminosity.
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