You might have noticed that there are supplements for everything these days: to build muscle, reduce fat, boost your immune system, fight the common cold, and pretty much anything you can imagine. Some work and some don’t, but there’s no denying their popularity. That includes the ones targeted at your skin.
There are some people who seem able to effortlessly maintain flawlessly smooth and hydrated skin. I’m not one of them, and most people are probably with me. So while we know there’s no magical solution to skin health and beauty, how can we give ourselves the best chance?
Well, most of what you need starts with your regular diet, which should be packed full of vitamins, minerals, protein and all the other things that keep skin full and bright. If, for some reason, your diet isn’t enough and you’re in need of a top-up, supplements are available. This may involve tablets or capsules that you consume, or it may include gels and creams that you can rub on your skin.
Vitamins A, C and E all play a role in skin health. B vitamins include powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that can have a big impact. You even need to think about DNA repair, which means minerals like zinc and magnesium. If you’re looking for a more general boost, you might try multivitamins. If there’s something specific you want to target, you may want to narrow your focus to one or two distinct supplements.
These supplements have to sit alongside the usual essentials of a skincare routine, like cleansing and moisturizing. You’ll also probably want to think about adjacent areas, like hair and nails. It’s all part of the bigger picture.
Your skin isn’t something separate from the rest of your body, and beauty isn’t necessarily at odds with health. Everything you do, from how you eat and your quality of sleep to how much you exercise and whether there’s any stress in your life, can all impact every part of your body, including your skin’s appearance and overall wellbeing.
This means that any approach to improving your skin has to be broad and open-minded. You need to tackle your overall lifestyle and not just hope for that one magic cure. As part of this process, however, the right supplements may be just what you need to provide the final extra touch.
