Vitamins are essential for everything from maintaining a healthy body to clear skin, hair and nails. When it comes to our beauty and complexion, the presence of just the right types of vitamins can give us a naturally youthful and radiant glow. But with all the various forms vitamins come in, which ones are best for our skin?

Vitamins come in pill form but also in the very skincare products we apply to our skin. Which is better or should there be a combination for the best results? Vitamins A through E are the most important ones for healthy and beautiful skin.

Having vitamin A present inside the body helps with a number of everyday functions. The main roles include cell division, bone growth and reproduction. Vitamin A helps regulate the immune system, fight off infections and creates white blood cells that destroy bacteria and viruses.

When it comes to skincare, however, vitamin A has been shown to be very effective in treating and clearing up acne breakouts and reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores. Skincare-wise, it is best to use vitamin A in the form of topical creams. When applied to the skin, vitamin A is at its most potent. There are many different skincare creams and moisturizers available over-the-counter that you can purchase for your skin’s needs.

The role of vitamin B in the human body plays a number of significant roles, namely increasing blood circulation and tissue repair. Vitamin B is also essential in the formation of red blood cells and plays a part in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates. Vitamin B has also been used topically as an anti-inflammatory and in treating nausea and premenstrual symptoms.

So what part does it play in skincare? The best way to see results from using vitamin B in skincare is by taking it in supplement form if you suffer from any deficiencies. If you are in tip-top shape, however, vitamin B will best serve your skin’s needs in a skincare product’s formula. Applying products containing vitamin B work to hydrate and even skin tone.

Vitamin C is one of the most well known vitamins and is needed both inside and out. Vitamin C is responsible for fighting infections, healing wounds, and keeping the blood vessels, ligaments, cartilage and tissues healthy. Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant that protects the skin cells from free radicals and oxidation.

Because of this main talent, Vitamin C can be used both as a supplement and in skincare products. When taken orally, vitamin C can fight the effects of excessive sun exposure and ward off cancer, wrinkles and fine lines. Applied to the skin, vitamin C enhances the production of collagen and decreases the appearance of sun damage. So cover all your bases and take vitamin C both orally and in the form of skincare creams. Look for ingredients labeled “L-ascorbic acid,” “magnesium ascorbyl phosphate,” or “ascorbic palmitate” for the best skincare forms of vitamin C.

As with vitamin C, vitamin E should be taken both orally and in the form of skincare products as well. When taken as a supplement, vitamin E can effectively reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. Applied to the skin, vitamin E works to reduce UV-induced skin damage.

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