Vitamin A is your most important vitamin for the skin. A serious lack or excess intake can cause dry, rough skin, among other problems.
Vitamin C plays an important role in healing wounds in the skin and in preventing scurvy. Applying topical vitamin C will help "rejuvenate" the skin and make it appear younger by activating the oxidizing influences to which the skin is subjected.
Vitamin D is absorbed through the skin and is considered to be an antioxidant and anticarcinogen, and may play a role in skin pigmentation. It is toxic in large amounts, therefore, avoid megadoses. But sunbathing will not result in toxicity, but can lead to melanoma.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It can help prevent free radical damage. Based on the observation that skin damage caused by the sun and other environmental agents are induced by free radicals, there is the possibility that vitamin E may be effective in preventing skin damage.
2006-11-13 01:22:51
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answered by S H 6
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Generally speaking ingested vitamins are best when they are from the foods you eat and a balanced diet will provide all you need. Supplements should only be taken if you have a known deficiency since they aren't absorbed as well anyway. Vitamin E is sometimes applied to the skin and some people think that helps.
2006-11-13 09:18:49
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answered by Tulip 7
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Vitamin E
2006-11-13 09:41:41
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answered by Mary Smith 6
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I have heard vitamin E is very good for the skin. I have even had a friend apply it liberally to her face by pricking open a Vit. E capsule.
2006-11-13 09:16:27
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answered by guitargirl 2
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vitamins b, c and e
vitamin a is also used to help stop acne.
2006-11-13 09:16:21
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answered by Stormy 2
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I take flax seed oil pills (1000 mg) every day and drink lots of water. It has cleared up my skin tremendously.
2006-11-13 12:06:12
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answered by J*Mo 6
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