Dry Skin Vitamins
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on May 1, 2010
What is dry skin really? It is mainly skin that is rough, lacks luster and gives frequent itching sensation. Although most of the times the environmental and climatic conditions are responsible for causing dry skin, dry skin can also be due to genetic factors and hormonal changes in the body. A number of vitamins in the body is also responsible for the keeping the skin at its best. Lack or inadequate quantity of any of these vitamins can affect the skin. There are a number of vitamin supplements and pills available in the market. Some are over the counter pills while others are prescription drugs. Apart from supplements the deficiency of vitamins in the body can also be fulfilled with a healthy and balanced diet.
There are different kinds of vitamins responsible for healthy skin:
Vitamin A: the retinol and the beta carotene forms of Vitamin A are the most essential for healthy glowing skin. Vitamin A plays a decisive role in production and reparation of skin cells. Lack of Vitamin A can also lead to dry hair, dry eyes and broken nails. It is important to realize that excess amounts of Vitamin A especially the beta carotene form can be detrimental to the skin as well.
Vitamin A is found in many vegetables like carrots, spinach, peas and fruits like apricots, oranges etc. Fortified juices and many cereals, supplements and multivitamins also contain a healthy dose of vitamin A
Vitamin E: is known to moisturize the skin from within thus making it smooth and preventing dry spots. The sources of Vitamin E include corn, wheat germ, carrots, oats, sunflower oil and asparagus.
Vitamin D: is extremely important for the skin. While harsh sunlight and heat is detrimental to the skin, the early morning sunlight is extremely beneficial to the skin. The sources of Vitamin D are sunlight, fortified milk and cereals.
A diet aimed at increasing the intake of vitamins in the body can help a great deal to heal dry damaged skin. Vitamin supplements can also compensate for the loss of vitamins in the body. However, it is advisable to stick to more natural ways acquiring vitamins.