What it does: Helps increase skin hydration, makes skin less irritable and reduces dark spots.
Where to find it: Lotions, creams and serums.
How to use it: For maximum results, apply B3 vitamins twice a day. To reduce irritation from your retinoid, use it in conjunction with niacinamide by mixing them together in the palm of your hand before applying.
Vitamin C
What it does: Helps smooth the skin and fades dark spots. It also destroys the free radicals that trigger sagging and other aging changes.
Where to find it: Serums and moisturizers. Look for C near the middle of the ingredients panel to help ensure the 5% or higher concentration.
How to use it: Apply vitamin C in the morning before applying sunscreen.
Vitamin E
What it does: Prevents dryness by helping skin retain its natural moisture, neutralizes damaging free radicals, and boosts the skins’s UV defenses.
Where to find it: Serums, moisturizers and sunscreens and after-sun products. The best anti-aging products contain at least 1% vitamin E.
How to use it: Follow the instructions for the particular product you’re using, and be sure to apply before sun exposure.
Vitamin K
What it does: Reduces dark circles under eyes
Where to find it: Eye creams.
How to use it: Apply at night.
The 5 Best Vitamins For More Beautiful Skin was originally published on blackdoctor.org
