The top vitamins and minerals for your skin
Our skin reveals a lot about our inner health - it is our largest organ after all! Our skin can display our hydration, digestion, stress levels, sleep quality, diet and rate of cellular ageing. Taking care of your skin should be an essential part of your health regimen. But when we think of skincare, we straight away think of the topical creams and treatments we can do… and don’t get me wrong - I love a good skincare routine and utilisation of injectables to maximise the glow of my skin. But, the longevity of skin status comes from within. No matter what topical skincare products you're using, if you're not getting enough nutrients from your diet or suffering from poor digestion from long-term stress - your skin will suffer!
By focusing on these nutrients and minerals listed below in particular; you will achieve the long-term skin goals you're searching for!
Vitamin A: accelerates healing process, prevent breakouts and support the skin's immune system - found in wild caught salmon, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, goji berries
Vitamin C: an antioxidant which helps protect the skin - found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, capsicum
Vitamin D: contributes to skin cell growth and repair - found in mushrooms, fatty fish, avocado
Vitamin E: anti-inflammatory - found in sunflower seeds, pumpkin, avocados, extra virgin olive oil
Vitamin K: protects the collagen within the body - found in brussel sprouts, soybeans
Vitamin B Complex: protects and supports new skin cell growth and regulates our stress hormone cortisol - found in salmon, avocado, almonds, walnuts, legumes, whole grains, broccoli, dark green vegetables, mushrooms
Zinc: supports wound healing, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties - found in oysters, olives, legumes, nuts/seeds
Quercetin: reduces harmful effects of UV radiation and helps restore skin barrier function - found in coriander, berries, kale/spinach
Selenium: fight against the cell damage caused by free radicals and protect cells from oxidative stress - found in fatty fish, oysters, spinach, flaxseed, brazil nuts
Copper: promoting the production of collagen and elastin - found in walnuts, pistachios, coconut, mushrooms, soybeans
Silica: strengthens connective tissues and increases wound healing - found in chickpeas/beans, strawberries, mango, celery
As we all know, beauty comes from within. So start nourishing your body with more intention, your future self will thank you!
With love,
B