The main thing to know about Vitamin D is it is vital for cell repair and development. Vitamin D helps mobilize your skins immune system and destroy free radicals that damage your skin causing premature aging. If your body does not have an adequate amounts of vitamin D the results of your outer later of your skin may become thinner and fragile, which can emphasis fine lines, dark circles and pigmentation. Therefore, Vitamin D is a necessity for a healthy, glowing skin.
Also, if you suffer with Eczema then Vitamin D may be an option to explore, it can help the immune system reduce levels of inflammation and strengthen the skin’s barriers. People with eczema and low levels of vitamin D are more likely to develop skin infections. So, maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D may help manage and alleviate eczema symptoms.
Similarly, if you suffer with acne then looking for products that contain Vitamin D is a good option. Acne is caused by a build up of bacterial overgrowth, sebum levels, blocked pores and often hormones. Increasing your vitamin D intake might help clear up acne or the occasional breakout as it will soothe and calm the redness and help reduce the inflamed areas.
Vitamin D is also known to slow down the appearance of anti-aging as it helps the body to fight off free radicals that can be found in the environment which cause fine lines and wrinkles.
Between the age of 20 and 70 our bodies lose 75% of its ability to produce vitamin D. That’s why it’s a good idea find alternative ways to supply your skin with the vitamin D it needs. We all know you can get vitamin D from the sun but sitting in sunlight unprotected for long periods of time cause lasting healthy problems, so we suggest getting over the counter supplements or increasing the amount in your diet to help give you a boost.
So now we’ve all agreed that Vitamin D is necessary for keeping our skin looking plump, fresh and glowing, how do we get more of it into our systems?
Well the most effective and also the easiest way is to consider your diet, where can you add those extra Vitamin D additions in?
Fatty/oily fish is a great place to stock up on Vitamin D, so try adding in Tuna, Mackerel and Salmon into your diet a couple of times a week. Dairy products also contain plenty of Vitamin D, cheese, milk, yogurt and eggs will all help boost your intake. If you’re vegetarian or vegan then there are also plenty of options for you too, soy milk, some cereals and orange juice all contain a good amount of Vitamin D. Finally nuts and seeds also are a great source of Vitamin D, so why not have a small portion available for those 3pm desk snacks!
We also recommend Nature’s Answer which are Vitamin D3 drops which help improve the amount of Vitamin D you’re consuming. They help promote overall good health and wellbeing and are also gluten free.
