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Vitamin boost for your skin

THE BEAUTY BOOST FOR YOUR SKIN

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VERENA BICKEL | MARCH 16, 2021
You might think cleansers, serums, scrubs, and creams are enough to form the basis of an effective skincare routine-but there's more to it than that. To stay healthy and efficient, your body needs sufficient vitamins. Of course, this also applies to your skin. Vitamins are essential to keep hair, skin and nails looking beautiful, they are a natural booster for a healthy body and radiant skin. Many care products are already enriched with vitamins, but for which skin type and which skin problem are the different skin vitamins suitable? We tell you how you can use the skin boosters specifically to increase your well-being and make your skin radiant.

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That's WHY VITAMINS ARE SO ESSENTIAL

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Vitamins are vital for the normal functioning of your body: they affect your growth, vitality and well-being. The organic molecules accelerate the metabolic processes in your body and increase its resistance. If you do not provide your body with enough vitamins, deficiency symptoms will occur, which can take the form of the following symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • Pale complexion
  • Weak immune system
  • Joint pain
  • Hair loss
  • Inflammation
  • Gastrointestinal distress

The vitamin ABC for your skin

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A, B, C and many more - at vitamins there is felt almost a whole alphabet. In addition, "new" trend vitamins regularly appear, which trigger a special hype due to their newly discovered effect on the skin. It is easy to lose track of which vitamins are really important and which should be taken regularly. We already know that some vitamins are indispensable for a healthy body. Which vitamins are important for a healthy skin and how these can help you to a radiant complexion, you can read in our vitamin ABC for the skin:

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Vitamin A

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In the beauty cosmos, vitamin A is better known as Retinol. The active ingredient smoothes wrinkles, stimulates collagen formation and provides a refined skin appearance due to its peeling effect on the skin surface. Due to its high effectiveness, vitamin A is an absolute game changer in terms of anti-aging. In all of our care products you will find vitamin A in the form of Retinol.

To ensure that your skin and your body are sufficiently supplied with vitamin A, you can also take the active ingredient through your diet. These foods contain particularly high levels of vitamin A:

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Spinach
  • Eggs
  • Carrots

Info:A Nobel Prize has been awarded for the discovery of vitamin A. Retinol is thus one of the few study-proven Inhalststoffe and can thus scientifically proven significant and visible skin improvement.

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Vitamin B3

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In our Doctor Mi! skincare products you will often find vitamin B3 under the name niacinamide. The vitamin improves the regenerative ability of your skin and supports the formation of ceramides, which are crucial for a strong skin barrier. Niacinamide has an anti-inflammatory effect and effectively helps with skin blemishes.

You can find vitamin B3 mainly in animal foods, such as:

  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Poultry
  • Dairy products

Tip: If you do not eat animal products, there are alternatively vitamin B3 capsules.

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Vitamin B7

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Vitamin B7, also known as biotin or vitamin H, is one of the water-soluble vitamins. Its function is to convert substances into energy. It has a strengthening effect on skin, hair and nails. Biotin promotes the growth of the sebaceous glands and supports the skin's own regeneration processes. If you lack vitamin B7 over a long period of time, dry and flaky skin often results.

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With a balanced diet you automatically take a healthy portion of biotin to you, because it is often found in plant foods. If you are deficient in vitamin B7, be sure to include the following products in your diet:

  • Legumes
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Nuts

Vitamin C

This vitamin is a booster for your immune system and a classic in anti-aging skin care. It improves the surface structure of your skin, promotes its elasticity and makes free radicals harmless. The antioxidant effect reduces UV-induced skin damage - and the natural exfoliating effect of vitamin C provides a radiant glow to your skin.

Supply your body with enough vitamin C. The following foods will give you the boost you need:

  • Broccoli
  • Paprika
  • Orange
  • Lemon

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that does not need to be ingested through food, but can be produced by the body itself. For the most part, the vitamin is formed under the influence of sunlight in your skin. It protects against free radicals, prevents inflammation and has a positive influence on the skin renewal process. For this reason, vitamin D is often used for inflammatory skin diseases such as neurodermatitis or acne. Vitamin D is often talked about in connection with high sun protection factor. We know today that it is more important to protect against harmful UV radiation sufficiently with a sun protection factor 50+ and in case of doubt to substitute vitamin D in the form of capsules to compensate for a possible deficiency.

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Vitamin E

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This vitamin is another miracle product and indispensable for effective skin care. It smooths small wrinkles, increases the resistance of your skin to environmental influences, improves the moisture status of the horny layer and promotes the wound healing process. In addition to our skin care products, which all contain vitamin E and protect your skin from oxidative stress and regulate the moisture balance, you can also take it in through your food. These foods provide you with a good dose of vitamin E:

  • Tomatoes
  • Raspberries
  • Peanuts
  • Vegetable oils
  • Vegetables

VITAMIN BOOST FOR EVERYDAY

Natural Care Products

You lack energy and feel listless? Everyone knows this. With simple measures in everyday life you can ensure a balanced vitamin balance and an increased energy level. The following tips will help you to get through the day in a natural way.

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1. Detox in the morning
Start your day right - with a celery juice in the morning. Celery provides your body with antioxidants that are important for a strong immune system and can also prevent the process of premature aging. In addition to minerals such as potassium, iron and calcium, celery also contains the important vitamins A, B (1,2,6), C, D and K.

Tip: You can combine celery well with apples - this creates a fruity and fresh taste.

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2. Skincare Routine
Take time for your skincare routine in the morning and evening. Use products with effective active ingredients, adapted to your skin needs, to achieve optimal care results. So you simply wipe away the winter blues and get a beautiful glow in no time.

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3. vitamin capsules as needed
In everyday life, we do not always manage to pay attention to a balanced diet. Yet it is so crucial for a strong immune system and healthy skin. So that you do not suffer from vitamin deficiency symptoms, you can occasionally resort to dietary supplements. It is important that these are adapted to the individual needs of your body and your skin. They are not a substitute for a healthy diet, but a supportive means for a balanced vitamin balance.

Verena Bickel

VERENA BICKEL

Modern, balanced, uncomplicated: that's probably the best way to describe Verena Bickel's favorite dishes. The mother of a 2-year-old daughter is a passionate hobby cook and, due to her enthusiasm and talent, is not only a guest author for us, but also for QVC's Favorite Kitchen. The decisive criterion for Verena's cooking is a balanced diet: rich in vitamins, minerals and co., her recipe recommendations not only provide the body with important nutrients, but also fill you up and taste fantastic. She shares her favorite - and most delicious - cooking instructions with you here.
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