These days, ensuring glowing skin is harder than ever. Not so long ago, you would’ve probably just hit the sun loungers for a sunkissed glow, but now that you’re older and wiser, you know that’s not going to help the state of your skin in the long run. So, are you stuck with pale, pallid skin for the rest of your life? Luckily not.
Endorsements by celebrities like Kim and Kourtney Kardashian have shown us all that there’s a better way to improve both the look and health of our skin, and it comes in the form of certain supplements. Designed to boost, plump and even get rid of whiteheads, these dietary supplements really do promise it all. And, according to countless celebrities, they generally follow through on these heady claims.
It may sound too good to be true, but trust us when we say that your skin will look better than ever if you simply incorporate these key supplements into your routine.
# 1 – Multivitamins
When it comes to beauty-based supplements, multivitamins probably aren’t at the top of your list but hear us out. There’s pretty strong evidence that the entire vitamin alphabet can play a key role in maintaining skin health. Surprised? You shouldn’t be, considering that Vitamin C deficiencies are famously linked to scurvy and the facial rashes it can cause. Besides, doesn’t it figure that failing to give your body what it needs is more likely to result in blotchy, scaly skin?
Ultimately, the more vitamins you consume the better your skin will look, so aim for a 100% multivitamin that includes everything from the vitamin C you need for collagen synthesis, to the vitamin B that supports cellular function, and moisturizing vitamin E. In an ideal world, additions like antioxidant zinc and wrinkle-fighting magnesium should also feature on your vitamin ingredient list. Take these tablets daily, and you might just notice a skin boost you weren’t expecting.
# 2 – Collagen
From the unexpected to the frankly predictable – collagen is the skin-boosting supplement of the moment. Or, at least, one of them. Celebrity endorsements from names like Kourtney Kardashian, who reports to starting her day with a ‘cup of collagen’ and has actually launched her own collagen powders, have particularly given collagen its moment in the sun. But, even without celebs backing the cause, the benefits of collagen supplements make their own kind of sense.
After all, the role of collagen in skin health is already widely known, with experts believing that collagen breakdown is largely to blame for the development of wrinkles. Collagen supplements, which are now available as powders, gummies, and drops to put into your drinks, ultimately promise to provide the amino acid building blocks that our bodies need to produce more collagen.
But does it work? According to celebrities who have tried and tested this supplement, the answer is a resounding ‘Yes’. For experts, the results are a little less clear-cut. But, with a little wasted money being the worst that can happen, you could argue that collagen supplements are still well worth the risk.
# 3 – Sea Moss
Celebrity skin trends don’t stop at collagen. Sea moss is also at the top of rich and famous supplement lists right now, and you could argue that it’s got some slightly more verified health claims. As the name suggests, sea moss is a type of seaweed, which is traditionally found in both food and beauty products. More recently, sea moss supplements including sea moss gummies and capsules, have become popular for known nutritional benefits and vitamin content. But, did you know that sea moss is also well-loved because it can help with skin health?
To some extent, this all goes back to the multivitamins we discussed at the start of the article. Sea moss contains a rich vitamin backdrop, as well as zinc, magnesium, and calcium, all of which can help your skin. Sea moss also serves to balance oil production, improve skin hydration, and balance skin fauna. As a result, sea moss might just give you the plump, full, glowing skin that you’ve been seeking for so long!
# 4 – Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Famously found in fish, omega-3 fatty acids are most widely known for their brain and heart health benefits, but your skin deserves a look-in here, too. Okay, so taking cod liver tablets might not be quite as glam as some of the other options mentioned. But, this is a step well worth taking.
That’s because omega-3 fatty acids do two things worth noting here – they support skin hydration and reduce inflammation. There’s even some evidence that regularly taking Omega-3 supplements could protect your skin from risks like sun damage and acne. All in all, your skin could look sleeker, smoother, and hopefully shimmering in a way that it never has done before.
# 5 – Probiotics
Last but not least, we have a slightly left-field suggestion. Probiotics, which are available in drink, powder, and capsule form, are most commonly associated with gut health. But, how are probiotics going to help your skin glow? Well, let’s not forget that the body is one big, beautiful interlinked system. And, what’s going on down there most definitely impacts how your skin looks up top.
In large part, this is because there are close links between gut health and skin problems like acne and dermatitis. Sort one side of the coin, and there’s hope that the other will improve as well. Interestingly, evidence also suggests that probiotics have some pretty magical healing capabilities. Regular supplementation could, therefore, limit ultraviolet skin damage and generally make your skin look healthier no matter what.
Takeaway
Is there a supplement that’s guaranteed to make your skin glow better than it would if you were pregnant? Realistically, no, but as Kourtney Kardashian teaches us, a cocktail of supplements can certainly make a difference to your body, and your skin is included in that. Over time, and when paired with a regular skincare routine, supplements could certainly serve to send you in the direction of that ever-elusive skin glow.
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