The ABCs of 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
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?
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61 Member Comments
This is valuable information!!
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I'm saving this article! I'm currently only using vitamin C but I'm keen on retinol
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I'm using some Vitamin B and c, I think I want to use A now
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I must incorporate some vitamin C into my skin care
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Dark circles can also be hereditary and caused by your genes.
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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.
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Vitamin C also boost collagen production which I try to incorporate into my regime.
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Thanks for this article - informative and relevant. I think I only have about two vitamins in my arsenal. Need to start looking into this!
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Awesome to know! I like to get a good range of vitamins
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Retinols are amazing, can't believe the difference they make. Looking like I need big buckets of vitamin K though!
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I use the body shop vitamin c serum, it's great under makeup too.
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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 :)
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I seek out Vit .A/retinol, Vit.C & Hyaluronic acid. I consider these the big anti-ageing three.
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So many great ingredients for our skin
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Great article, very informative.
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Great article, very informative.
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I like this article very much! Thanks :D
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What about eating those vitamins? Do they help too?
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I have bookmarked this article, good info!
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Zinc is good too, especially for spots
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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.
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Such a handy and informative article.
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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.
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if you have a good diet , your skin will look amazing
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