Skin Supplements Buying Guide
Though there is no miracle elixir for perfectly clear skin, there are a number of vitamins, supplements, 
and skin care products that will certainly help. For healthier skin, look to these daily skin care regimes designed to fight wrinkles, nourish dry skin, clear up blemishes, and diminish signs of stress. Your skin will be glowing with confidence in no time!
Know What You're Getting
When you are looking at chemicals or nutrients to use on your skin, there are so many technical terms out there that perhaps you are unsure of where to even begin. With so many options available, we are here to help you understand the effects that certain skin care products will have.
- Cleansers and Toners : These clean the skin of all make-up and residue.
- Moisturisers : These combat dryness of the skin.
- Alpha-Hydroxy Acids : These reduce roughness, diminish fine lines, and exfoliate the skin.
- Beta-Hydroxy Acids : These are actually chemically unrelated to AHAs, but are used at lower concentrations to treat the same problems.
- Hydroquinone Bleach : This is used to treat age spots and other skin irregularities. Know that concentrations over 2% must be prescribed by a dermatologist.
- Retinoids : These are often found in approved medicines used to treat sun-damaged skin by promoting collagen and diminishing age spots and irregularities.
- Sunscreen : Often found in moisturisers and many skin creams, sunscreen with SPF is added to protect the skin against the harmful rays of the sun and should always be worn.
- Vitamin C : In active concentrations of 5% or higher, this is used to boost collagen, fill in fine lines, treat age spots, and protect the skin against sun damage.
Products for Healthier Skin
Vitamins for Clear Skin
Acne can sometimes be improved with a daily intake of vitamins. These vitamins are readily available and reasonably priced. Take them individually, in combination, or look for them within acne clearing products.
- Vitamin A : Reduces the production of acne by strengthening protective skin tissues.
- Vitamin B5 : Maintains a healthy skin tone and comes in the form of a lotion too.
- Vitamin B6 : Helps balance hormones.
- Vitamin C : Improves the immune system and promotes healing.
- Vitamin D : Aids in the prevention of premature ageing.
- Vitamin E : Necessary for good skin health.
Related Guides
Check out some of our other guides for more information on keeping yourself and your skin healthy.
External Links
- Alive.com: Articles and forums full of tips and advice on beauty and skin care.
- Discovery.com: A centre full of information on skin care, cosmetics, health, and beauty.
- eZineArticles.com: An article about anti-ageing skin care supplements.
- 'SearchWarp.com: Just to play Devil's Advocate, here's an interesting article about maintaining clear skin without ever using cleansers.
- WebMD.com: More about vitamins and minerals for your skin.
