Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the best vitamins for skin. It’s an antioxidant that targets free radical damage and helps prevent premature aging (like pigmentation and early fine lines). It’s a great skin-protector and also increases collagen production for brighter skin. In addition, it keeps the complexion looking more even.
Adding vitamin C to your daily routine is easy. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables that are rich in the vitamin. However, if you want to maximize results, consider adding a serum that contains the vitamin to your skincare routine.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is an effective anti-ageing ingredient that boosts cell turnover, improving skin tone and texture. It also normalises pigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme that creates melanin.
As a fat-soluble antioxidant, it is also a natural emollient and offers anti-ageing benefits by strengthening the skin barrier and replenishing other antioxidants such as vitamin C. It is a key nutrient for eye health and healthy hair, as well as a critical factor in immune function and bone health.
Vitamin D
While vitamins A, C and E are having their moment in the spotlight (tell me you don’t own at least one vitamin C serum), vitamin D — or as it is affectionately known, the sunshine vitamin – is quietly gaining momentum in the skincare world. This fat-soluble nutrient is a powerful ingredient that has anti-inflammatory, proliferative and skin repairing properties, which help to prevent the build-up of dead cells that causes dryness, itchiness and redness.