Vitamin C and Vitamin E | Supports beauty from the inside out

Our skin reflects the overall health of our body. We know that vitamins can affect the health of our skin, but which ones really work? What are the best vitamins for skin care? How do supplements support our skin from the inside out?

Vitamin C and Vitamin E for healthy skin

Vitamin C and vitamin E are two powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from damage. Both vitamins are often used as ingredients in beauty products and cosmetics. 

The preferred super serums today contain vitamin C , they are known to improve the texture of the skin through hydration, thus ultimately reducing the fine lines on the skin. 

Reduce redness and improve wound healing

Vitamin C also has anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing redness and flare-ups. It adds value by protecting our skin from the sun's UVA and UVB rays.

A body with adequate amounts of vitamin C heals wounds quickly. Aarja Health's Vitamin C 500 contains zinc, which also maintains healthy hair and nails. Vitamin C is found in the outer and inner layers of our skin, known as the epidermis and dermis. It acts as a building block for collagen, the naturally occurring protein in our body, which is responsible for skin, as well as connective tissue and joints. In fact, collagen makes up 40 percent of the proteins in our body, and after the age of 30, the production of collagen decreases. 

Supplements can be useful in a busy everyday life

When considering a collagen supplement , look for a source that contains decent hydrolyzed type 2 collagen for easy absorption, such as Aarja Health's Pine Bark Collagen . Each tablet contains 20 mg of pine bark extract, harvested from pristine forests in Finnish Lapland, and packed with natural antioxidants. Scandinavians have been brewing pine needle tea for centuries to reap these health benefits. 

Vitamin E is famous for its ability to fight free radicals by shielding us from skin-damaging substances, including air pollution and cigarette smoke. The antioxidants in vitamin E protect the skin from damage from the sun's rays. The skin's natural oils, or sebum, provide a moisturizing balance to the skin. However, dry skin can be given a boost with vitamin E supplements. Like vitamin C, vitamin E also has strong anti-inflammatory properties. 

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin, the skin absorbs it by being outdoors. The kidneys and liver allow vitamin D to travel throughout the body. The outer layer of skin cells or keratinocytes are the same cells that make vitamin D. 

This vitamin is essential for skin cell growth. Studies have shown that it can help clear up skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema. 

It's important to take vitamin D as many of us don't get enough exposure to the outdoors, especially during the winter months. Try Vitamin D3 + Cranberry for another healthy and tasty chewable supplement from Aarja Health. Each tablet contains 100 mcg (4000 IU) of bioavailable vitamin D3 for easy absorption. 

Omega-3 gives you lots of healthy fats

Adding healthy fats to your diet, such as Omega-3 , provides a beauty boost to your skin. With its ability to relieve dryness, reduce redness and inflammation, Omega-3 can lead to supple, glowing skin. While most Omega-3 supplements are derived from fish, there are vegan forms such as Aarja Health's Vegan Omega3 , which contains oil extracted from microalgae. 

Incorporating nourishing Vitamin C and Vitamin E, as well as collagen supplements and Omega-3, are the first steps to healthy skin. Beauty truly is built from within.