Nutrition Facts

Vitamins for Skin Health – Part 2: K2, C and E

Vitamins for Skin Health – Part 2: K2, C and E

In Part 2, we look at specific nutrients that support healthy skin. Vitamin K2 helps direct calcium to bones rather than soft tissue, vitamin C supports the body's natural collagen production, and vitamin E helps protect skin from everyday sun exposure. We also touch on astaxanthin, a natural carotenoid worth knowing.

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Skin Care Nutrition – Part 1: Feed Your Skin

Skin Care Nutrition – Part 1: Feed Your Skin

Your skin is your largest organ, and it does far more than look good. It protects you, makes vitamin D and is one of the ways the body clears waste. In Part 1, we explain why skin care nutrition comes first, working from the inside out with natural options like aloe vera and fewer harsh chemicals.

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Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 1: Why Is It So Common?

Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 1: Why Is It So Common?

Sunlight is free, so why is vitamin D deficiency so common? In Part 1, we look at the outside factors that limit how much vitamin D our skin can make: how much sun we actually get, the quality of that sunlight, and the sunscreens, glass and clothing that filter it out.

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