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Skin Care And Diet
 
Many skin care professional would tell you that diet is crucial for maintaining a healthy skin. There are many skin conditions that are caused by diets that actually starve the body instead of bringing in the much-needed vitamins and minerals.

The skin can not properly function without adequate supply of vitamins and minerals.
 
Vitamin A
 

Vitamin A plays a key role in the formation of intact epithelial tissues, which are the first barrier to infections. It also keeps white cells healthy to fight bacteria. An insufficient supply of Vitamin A can lead to xerosis, which means “dry skin”. The best sources of Vitamin A are milk, eggs, carrots and spinach.

 
Vitamin B2
 
Vitamin B2 is involved in the regulation of human growth, including the health of hair, skin and nails. It is found in milk, leafy vegetables, cheese and almonds. Deficiency of Vitamin B5 can cause acne.

This vitamin is common in whole grain cereals, legumes, eggs and meat. Vitamin B7 is used by the cosmetics and health industries in many skin and hair care products. It is also recommended by doctors for strengthening hair and nails. Common sources of B7 are liver and kidney, dairy products and some seafood.
 
Vitamin C
 
Vitamin C is not used solely for preventing the loss of teeth, but also to keep skin flexible and strong at the same time. The vitamin is required for the production of collagen in the connective tissues. Collagen is responsible for keeping the connective tissue flexible, yet strong.

The best sources of Vitamin C are fruits and vegetables, with the Billygoat Plum (also known as Gubinge or Kakadu Plum) being the undisputed leader of Vitamin C.
 
Vitamin D
 
The body synthesizes large quantities of Vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, which makes this vitamin one of the easiest to get. However, the end of summer means an end to large-scale Vitamin D synthesis and the body has to rely on reserves to get through the autumn and winter.

Lack of Vitamin D is one of the causes behind skin cancer. Other sources of Vitamin D are fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) fish and beef liver and eggs.
 
Vitamin E
 
Vitamin E is used in many skin creams and lotions. It is believed to play a role in promoting skin healing and reducing scarring after certain injuries. It can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, wheat and leafy vegetables.