Skin care 101: nourish your skin from the inside out!
VITAMIN A
Vitamin A is an antioxidant that promotes new cell growth, aids in the repair of skin tissue and prevents some skin conditions such as ACNE! If you have ever experienced acne like I have in life then you def know why we stan for Vitamin A!
Food sources: Green & yellow fruits and veggies, liver & fish liver oils.
Vitamin b complex
B1(Thiamine)
Thiamine is an antioxidant.
Best Sources: Brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, liver, peanuts peas, poultry, pork, rice bran, wheat germ and whole grains.
B2 Riboflavin
B3 Niacin, Nicotinic Acid, Niacinamide
B5 Pantothenic Acid
Riboflavin facilitates skin tissue's use of oxygen.
Best Sources: Brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, liver, peanuts peas, poultry, pork, rice bran, wheat germ and whole grains.
Niacin is important in maintaining healthy skin.
Best Sources: Beef liver, brewer's yeast,broccoli, carrots, cheese, corn, flower, dandelion greens,wheat germ, dates, eggs, fish, tomatoes, pork, potatoes, peanuts and whole-wheat products.
Concentrated in the body's organs, this is necessary for cellular health.
Best Sources: Beef liver, brewer's yeast,broccoli, carrots, cheese, corn, flower, dandelion greens,wheat germ, dates, eggs, fish, tomatoes, pork, potatoes, peanuts and whole-wheat products.
B6 Pyridoxine
B12 Cyanocobalamin
This promotes red blood cell formation and normal cellular growth.
Best Sources: Brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, liver, peanuts peas, poultry, pork, rice bran, wheat germ and whole grains.
This vitamin is required for proper digestion and food absorption; it also aids in cellular growth and longevity.
Best Sources: Brewer's yeast, clams, eggs, hering, kidney, liver, mackerel, dairy products and seafood.
Biotin
Biotin maintains healthy skin and aids in cell growth.
Best Sources: Brewer's yeast, cooked egg yolks, meat, milk, poultry, saltwater fish, soybeans, whole grains & avocado.
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Vitamin C
An antioxidant, Vitamin C aids in tissue growth and repair; is essential in the formation of collagen; and promotes healing of wounds, burns & bruises.
Best Sources: Citrus fruits, green vegetables & berries
Vitamin e
Vitamin E is also an antioxidant necessary for tissue repair; it promotes healing, reduces scarring from abrasions and promotes healthy skin.
Best Sources: Nuts, seeds, whole grains, dark leafy vegetables, legumes & cold pressed vegetable oils.