The Best Vitamins for Your Skin

If your diet is loaded with vitamins and nutrients, chances are you’re getting rewarded with a complexion that beams with health. But from time to time, your skin needs a little extra boost of goodness from the outside in. That’s where vitamin-infused skin care products come in.

So, which vitamins should you be putting on your skin? Read on to find out…

TO TARGET: FINE LINES & WRINKLES
USE: VITAMIN A

Heard of retinol? Well, the anti-ageing wonder is actually derived from vitamin A, and often found in potent night creams, serums or concentrates. It’s been proven to smooth out lines, wrinkles and rough skin as well as fade brown spots, so pop it on before you go to bed and let it work its magic overnight.

Try: Alpha-H Vitamin A 0.5%, Indio Vitamin A Serum

TO TARGET: REDNESS & DEHYDRATION
USE: VITAMIN B

Often referred to as ‘niacinamide’ on skin care packaging, vitamin B (and particularly, vitamin B3) gives skin a dose of hydration while reducing redness. But the benefits don’t stop there – it also helps to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, so it can help keep sensitive skin types free from irritation.

Try: Elucent Day Moisturiser, Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum

TO TARGET: PIGMENTATION
USE: VITAMIN C

Just as eating vitamin C can help to boost your immunity, this super-powered vitamin can prevent and fight the signs of ageing, including wrinkles and sagging skin. It can also fade pigmentation for a more even skin tone. Apply it under your sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful free radicals during the day.

Try: Danne Montague-King Direct Delivery Vitamin C Serum, Elemis Advanced Brightening Even Skin Tone Serum

The Best Vitamins for Your Skin

TO TARGET: DEHYDRATION
USE: VITAMIN E

Known for its protective and replenishing properties, vitamin E is a dehydrated skin saviour. Wind, cold and dry air, and air conditioning can drawing out vital moisture from skin, so slather your face, body, lips and hands with vitamin E-rich products for softer, more comfortable skin.

Try: The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner, Jo Malone Vitamin E Lip Conditioner

TO TARGET: DARK CIRCLES
USE: VITAMIN K

There are four reasons you could have dark under-eye circles: the loss of fatty tissue under your eyes, weak or deoxygenated blood vessels, your age, or lack of sleep. Vitamin K has the ability to improve blood circulation under your eyes, making them appear more awake. Dab your under-eye area with a vitamin K-rich eye cream every night and jump into bed early for brighter, fresh-looking eyes come morning.

Try: Swisse Nourish Anti-Ageing Eye Cream, Jane Iredale Active Light Under-Eye Concealer

What vitamins do you use on your skin? Will you be adding any of these vitamins to your beauty routine?

61 Member Comments

Zeynep1 16 Sep 2018 10:34 PM

This is valuable information!!

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vtjh 6 Jul 2018 1:49 PM

I'm saving this article! I'm currently only using vitamin C but I'm keen on retinol

Shop A Everyday 4 Mar 2018 10:10 PM

I'm using some Vitamin B and c, I think I want to use A now

Shop A Everyday 20 Nov 2016 11:52 PM

I must incorporate some vitamin C into my skin care

blackkittykat 26 Sep 2016 12:13 PM

Dark circles can also be hereditary and caused by your genes.

Lani_Noelle 15 Jul 2016 11:34 PM

Great article. Due to health issues I take Vitamin B2 (my body can't absorb it naturally) and Vitamin D3 (I'm pale skinned and rarely in the sunlight without being lathered in sunscreen). One random added bonus I've discovered from taking Vitamin B2 tablets is that I seem to have migraines less regularly. It could just be a coincidence but I'll take what I can.

skincare junkie 31 May 2016 6:53 PM

Vitamin C also boost collagen production which I try to incorporate into my regime.

Ethelinde 22 May 2016 12:45 PM

Thanks for this article - informative and relevant. I think I only have about two vitamins in my arsenal. Need to start looking into this!

Coconut Jayne 23 Apr 2016 11:18 AM

Awesome to know! I like to get a good range of vitamins

duality 7 Apr 2016 2:26 PM

Retinols are amazing, can't believe the difference they make. Looking like I need big buckets of vitamin K though!

lynx 24 Mar 2016 1:02 PM

I use the body shop vitamin c serum, it's great under makeup too.

preciousia 19 Mar 2016 9:32 PM

Great article! Currently I am using Vitamin A, B, C, E everyday Looking at adding Vitamin D (similar to Dr Dennis Gross's) and vitamin K to help my broken capillaries. I want all the vitamins :)

misfortune8 19 Mar 2016 2:39 AM

I seek out Vit .A/retinol, Vit.C & Hyaluronic acid. I consider these the big anti-ageing three.

Shop A Everyday 8 Feb 2016 2:56 PM

So many great ingredients for our skin

Diamondtechniques 7 Feb 2016 1:04 PM

Great article, very informative.

Diamondtechniques 7 Feb 2016 1:03 PM

Yohanna 10 Oct 2015 7:31 PM

I like this article very much! Thanks :D

lov3.arashi 11 Aug 2015 9:27 PM

What about eating those vitamins? Do they help too?

Valerie844 11 Aug 2015 8:31 AM

I have bookmarked this article, good info!

mazzy 9 Aug 2015 9:55 PM

wow!

Shop A Everyday 4 Aug 2015 11:57 PM

Zinc is good too, especially for spots

fluffnut 29 Jul 2015 12:05 AM

This is a wonderfully informative article! I haven't tried retinol or niacinamide yet but I hope to use them in the future. I have used Vitamin C and noticed that it was fantastic at brightening my skin and dark spots.

Jessica712 21 Jul 2015 10:52 PM

Such a handy and informative article.

Seashells 21 Jul 2015 3:37 PM

My skin says NO to Vitamins A & C unfortunately, so I have to steer clear of them & their derivatives. If they're in very small doses, my skin can get used to it, but I've found they both make my skin flush red. It's a shame as I'd like to use them to target the fine lines around my eyes & the pigmentation I'm getting on my face. I'd like to try out niacinamide/Vitamin B/Vitamin B3 though & just about every bit of skincare I have contains Vitamin E.

Marza 21 Jul 2015 2:24 PM

if you have a good diet , your skin will look amazing

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The ABCs of vitamins for your skin

TO TARGET: FINE LINES & WRINKLES
USE: VITAMIN A