Today I thought I’d share with you the 3 supplements that I regularly take to keep my skin looking and feeling great.

For those of you who don’t know I spent years struggling with bad skin conditions for many reasons.

Over time I’ve found that taking certain supplements really made a difference in maintaining the health of my skin. 

3 Supplements For Glowing Skin

There others I take from time to time, but these are my 3 that I always come back to for looking and feeling great!

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant. It is known for its anti-ageing effect, It helps increase elastin, tissue growth and collagen production. It aids healing.

I find my skin is clearer and feels much better when I’m taking it.

Plus it’s great for your immune system!

The body doesn’t make vitamin C so we need to include it in our diet. It can be found in fresh fruit and vegetables including oranges, lemons, limes, berries, pineapple, kiwi fruit, capsicum, broccoli, tomato and many more. As a supplement, the powdered form is excellent as it is more easily absorbed into the body.

Zinc

Zinc is excellent for wound healing. It is an important mineral for the maintenance of healthy skin. It can help relieve skin disorders such as dermatitis and acne. It decreases the risk of skin infections and helps skin heal quickly.

I find my skin is consistently clearer when I am taking zinc and if I do get a minor breakout, eczema attack or dry itchy scalp it clears up quicker with zinc supplementation. 

Zinc is also needed for proper immune system function and maintaining vision, taste and smell.

Fresh oysters, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, rolled oats, ginger, raw cacao and almond, brazil and cashew nuts are all a source of zinc. As a supplement you can choose a liquid or tablet form. I’ve found both to be of benefit.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

I love my fish oils! – great for dry itchy irritated skin, dry and/or flaky scalp. It helps decrease inflammation, improve hydration and maintain healthy sebum production. 

I find my skin is much smoother, more hydrated and gets less irritated when I’m keeping up my Omega 3’s!

And don’t forget some of the other issues it addresses like high blood pressure, fluid retention, cardiovascular health and joint pain.

Some dietary sources include flaxseed oil, walnuts, oily fish (eg salmon, tuna), scallops, soybeans, tofu, broccoli, cabbage and kale.  Get that green smoothie happening!  As a supplement you can buy it as a liquid or in gel capsules.  The gel capsules are much easier to take!

I’d love to hear what supplements have helped your skin.  Pop down to the comments below and let me know.

In health and happiness, Dee

Please note:  This information is based on my personal experiences in my own life and with my clients along with my own research. It is not to be taken as an individual treatment plan or as a replacement for medical treatment. Please see your health care professional for advice relating to your specific concerns and conditions.

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