The 5 Best Vitamins for Beautiful Hair and Skin

If you think that beauty is enhanced only externally, think again. The food that you eat determines the health of your hair and skin. Here are some vitamins that you may consider taking as supplements for beautiful hair and skin:

1. Folic Acid

One of the most powerful vitamins is folic acid. Folic acid is a B vitamin that our bodies use to make new cells. Consider that happening in our skin, hair, and nails.

Folic acid is not only important in enhancing beauty but is also essential during pregnancy. It helps form the neural tubes of fetuses and can prevent birth deformities from happening in your baby’s brain and spine.

Wondering how to get enough folic acid for your body? It is not only available as a supplement, but is also found in bread, cereals and corn flour.

2. Biotin

Biotin is a nutrient that is usually found in small amounts in foods such as eggs, milk, and bananas. It is usually used to prevent male and female baldness. It also helps repair broken nails, nerve damage, and numerous other abnormalities.

3. Vitamin A

All the skin layers need vitamin A. This antioxidant vitamin can also prevent damage from the sun by interfering with collagen breakdown. Vitamin A enhances the function of the skin and scalp’s oil glands. Without this vitamin, your skin may become dry and irritated.

4. Vitamin C

Vitamin C regulates the production of collagen, a protein that provides shape and form to the skin. This vitamin is also a powerful antioxidant that can protect you from free radical damage and even skin cancer. A deficiency of vitamin C can lead to bleeding gums and easy bruising.

5. Vitamin E

This vitamin is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps absorb energy from ultraviolet light, further preventing skin aging and its visible signs such as wrinkles, fine lines, and skin pigmentation. It also strengthens cell walls.

Remember that there are lots of nutrients that lead to healthy skin. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and pick low-fat or fat-free dairy items, whole grains, and pasta.

Get your health, beauty and wellness product online! Shop now at Watsons. Click here to start shopping.

 




References:

Biotin: MedlinePlus Supplements. (2019). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/313.html
Folic Acid. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html
Foods for healthy skin. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/healthy-skin/faq-20058184

Related Articles

Obesity: A Serious Threat to Health

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass […]

Prevent and control obesity to protect your heart health

Around 27 million Filipino adults are overweight or obese, according to the latest National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food […]

What you can do for better heart health

Advances in scientific and technological knowledge have provided unprecedented advantages in terms of immeasurable convenience in our daily living, lightning-fast […]