The Best Supplements & Vitamins for Healthy Skin

Healthy-looking skin shouldn’t have to come from a makeup tube! Skin that truly glows with good health can only come from within. And the best nutrients for the job are Vitamins A, C, and E, along with biotin, collagen, and Omega 3.

Of course, not all of us get these nutrients from our diet. This can be partly because not all of us eat as well as we should! But that’s where supplements can come in handy.

The right supplements can fill in any nutritional ‘gaps’ in your diet, helping to support healthy skin cell renewal and collagen production, and possibly even help to minimize the visible signs of ageing.

Here’s our pick of the best!

 

Nutrients for clear skin

Teenage years can often mean battling with spots, pimples, and acne. This is largely thanks to all the hormonal changes your body is going through. And although acne is considered a “normal” part of puberty, it’s not much fun!

Good news: the right vitamins can help manage breakouts and skin blemishes.

Look for products that contain vitamins A, C, B vitamins, and zinc. Vitamins A and C support healthy skin cell turnover, while B vitamins can help with managing oil production.^[1] Biotin enzymes are also useful for breaking down fatty acids that support clear skin, ^[2] while zinc can also support skin integrity and healing.

Omega 3 fatty acids are also a must for healthy skin. Omega 3 helps in nourishing skin cells from the inside out, as well as  supporting balanced hormone production during puberty and early adulthood. Omega 3 also supports healthy hydration and can help to reduce the appearance of redness associated with breakouts.

Some of our top supplements for clear skin are Radiance Clear Skin, which contains nutrients to help with detoxification, collagen formation, and general healing. Blackmores Nail Hair + Skin contains essential nutrients for skin prone to breakouts.

High-potency Omega 3 supplements are available as capsules or liquid for easy dosing. Or, get all of your Omega 3, 6, and 9 in one dose with flaxseed or hemp seed oil: a great vegan option!

 

Nutrients for younger-looking skin

By the time we hit our mid-20s, our body’s collagen production begins to slow down. That’s when we might notice our skin losing its smoothness and elasticity. Later on, wrinkles and fine lines start to appear. This is all part of the natural ageing process. But let’s face it, we’d like to avoid that for as long as possible!

This is where collagen supplements can help. Collagen isn’t just a trendy ingredient in moisturisers. It’s a structural protein and a major building block of skin, making up about 80% of the dermis (the middle layer of your skin). Collagen needs to constantly renew itself to maintain skin firmness and elasticity, so it can be helpful to add a little extra collagen into your daily diet. There are loads of collagen-based products available now that can be easily added to smoothies, juices, or even your morning coffee. Many of these products include other nutrients that assist with the uptake and absorption of collagen in the body.

Radiance Collagen Beauty Powder contains marine collagen peptides to support collagen production and the visible signs of ageing. It contains Vitamin C which acts as a cofactor for the specific enzymes (proline and lysine) that help maintain the structure of collagen molecules.^[3] Red Seal Collagen Builder powder also contains marine collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, plant extracts and Vitamin C to support skin elasticity, tone, and fullness. Good Health Imaglow Advanced Collagen Formula contains a high dose of collagen plus colloidal silica, zinc, biotin, vitamin E and other nutrients to support healthy skin regeneration. It’s designed to help maintain skin moisture and youthfulness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

 

Nutrients for healthy hair, skin, and nails

Hair, skin, and nails are made up of the same basic proteins, so you’ll often see supplements that are designed to target all three. Biotin is especially popular -  not only for healthy skin but for supporting the growth of thick hair and strong nails. The Good Vitamin Co makes it easy to get extra biotin into your daily diet with its Good Biotin chewables. As a bonus, these yummy soft-chew vitamins also contain pectin to support digestion and balanced blood sugar levels!

Silica is another important nutrient for connective tissues, helping to maintain the strength and integrity of hair, skin and nails from within. Qsilica Colloidal Silica is a great option!

And let’s not forget lysine! Lysine is an essential amino acid involved in tissue repair, normal growth, and collagen production. It’s also known to support the lips defences from recurring breakouts, so it’s a good choice for maintaining clear, healthy skin and lips. Lysine is often included in hair, skin, and nail supplements you’ll see in store. Try Nutra-Life Lysine or Good Health Viralex Lysine for everyday support.

No beauty routine is complete without Omega 3: they play a vital role in supporting healthy hair, skin and nails. Modern diets are often lacking in these essential fatty acids, and our body is unable to produce them by itself - so a daily Omega 3 supplement can help fill any nutritional gaps. A high-potency Omega 3 supplement can help with skin hydration and texture, as well as supporting strong hair and nails. Omega 3 is also thought to help with dry flaky skin conditions and support hormonal balance.

Ready to get on track to healthy skin? Visit us in-store or online and stock up on those skin-nourishing goodies.

 

^[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579659/

^[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8226785/

^[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4757853/