Effects of vitamins on skin
Essential organic compounds are good for the healthy
functioning of our bodies and many of them are essential
Vitamins are biologically active, indispensable for the
healthy functioning of our body and are essential organic compounds. Vitamins
are divided into two groups as fat and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K; water soluble are vitamins B and C. Fat-soluble vitamins can
accumulate in the body when taken more than needed. Vitamin deficiencies are
often associated with metabolic or organic disorders in developed countries and
with malnutrition / malnutrition in developing countries.
Our skin is the biggest organ that is the most exposed to
environmental factors and the sun, which is an important free radical producer
for the skin. While some vitamins are necessary to regulate the daily functions
of the epidermis and dermis, some vitamins help protect the skin from
UV-induced damage through topical / superficial applications.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is found mainly in animal fats, milk, eggs, liver,
fish oil, carrots, tomatoes, colored vegetables and fruits and is produced by
some fungus species and some bacteria. Vitamin A deficiency develops in the
skin dryness and scaling. Vitamin A is stored in the liver when taken orally.
Approximately 1/3 of vitamin A is in the form of carotene. The main effect of
carotenes is that they protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The
photo reduces wrinkles and roughness, melasma (black brown spots on the skin)
and lentigos (sunspot) that are present in the aging skin. It has been shown
that excretion of vitamin A increases collagen production.
B vitamins
B vitamins are water-soluble compounds and are excreted when
taken too much. Vitamin B had a wide range of nutrients. Vitamin B; all grains,
bananas, potatoes, liver, turkey meat. It reduces ultraviolet damage and
stimulates collagen synthesis.
It contributes to the protection of the fat layer of the
skin. The wound has a positive effect on the healing process. Folic acid is
involved in DNA synthesis. Cellular cycle, such as bone marrow cells, is
critical for DNA synthesis in fast cells. Deficiency occurs in elderly,
alcoholics, methotrexate or phenytoin. Hematological changes occur in
deficiency. The skin is an organ that needs continuous folic acid. Exposure to
UV rays causes a decrease in folic acid and its derivatives. In folic acid
deficiency, carcinogenesis in the skin may be increased due to decreased DNA
repair mechanisms. Therefore, folic acid intake is very important for the
health of the skin.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and vegetables, is an
important antioxidant. Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant, increases
the antioxidant capacity of vitamin E. When added to sunscreen products, the UV
protective effect was increased. It has been found that vitamin C increases the
production of collagen and it has been proven effective in the treatment of
skin showing the findings of photo-aging in clinical studies.
Ascorbic acid, which is a derivative of vitamin C; For
topical / external use, photo-aging is used for the treatment of melasma
(black, brown spots on the skin) and crack. The most important problem in
topical application is that the vitamin C is oxidized after contact with air
and light and has little absorption from the skin.
Vitamin D
It is found in fatty fish, liver, egg and red meat. Vitamin
D is used to treat psoriasis and to suppress the negative effects of UV rays on
the skin.
Vitamin E
The antioxidant properties of vitamin E are in the
foreground. It is found in plants, oilseeds, corn, hazelnut, soy, wheat, some
meat and dairy products. Vitamin E reduces sun damage and sun aging.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables, some vegetable
oils (canola, soy, olive). It is also produced by beneficial intestinal
bacteria. It has an important role in blood clotting. Inadequate nasal and gum
bleeding, easy bruising is seen. With topical / external use of 1% vitamin K,
it is possible to shorten the progression of bruises that develop on the skin
after laser and filling processes. Improvement of bruises under the eyes due to
combined use with retinol has been reported.
biotin
Biotin is also known as vitamin H or vitamin B7. It is
involved in fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Yeast is found in eggs, milk, and
liver. It is also synthesized by beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Hair
loss, can be used in the treatment of certain hair diseases and nail diseases.
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