You may have encountered products on the cosmetic section of the grocery wherein they are marketed as having Vitamin E. If you haven’t known, the said vitamin is your skin’s best friend. There are even supplements approved and available that provide Vitamin E solely.
Vitamin E can contribute to making one more youthful than the actual age. It is because it truly affects the skin and hair, which comprises the majority of your physical appearance, in a good way. So, how does Vitamin E affect the skin? Here are the usual benefits:
- Helps in cell renewal and regeneration
- Reduces wrinkle formation
- Reduces pigmentation
- Improves the saturation of oxygen in cells
- Increases the skin’s elasticity
- Fights invasive elements with free radicals
- Maintains the skin’s moisture level
As mentioned, Vitamin E is also beneficial for the hair too. Here are the things you can get:
- Strengthens the brittle hair
- Stimulates the scalp’s blood circulation and thus, prevents loss of hair
- Moisturizes scalp
- Prevents excess production of oil
- Adds shine
Food Sources
If you prefer going traditional and consuming foods rich in Vitamin E, here are some of the great sources:
- Almonds
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Mango
- Sunflower seeds
- Red bell pepper
- Peanuts or peanut butter
- Pumpkin
Recommended Daily Amounts
- 15 mg = for anyone at 14 years old and above
- 15 mg = for pregnant women
- 19 mg = for lactating women
