Having healthy skin on the outside of our bodies reflects what’s inside our bodies. The nutrition that we consume—be it through diet or supplements—can help or hurt the largest organ of the body.
Our skin needs many key vitamins and minerals to perform its functions. Caring for your skin also means making sure that it stays hydrated.
If your skin tends to be dry, there are products that may help improve your skin’s natural moisture and elasticity. This article discusses 10 vitamins and supplements that benefit dry skin.
Causes of Dry Skin
Dry skin is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. For some people, dry skin is an occasional annoyance, but for others it can be a chronic condition that needs to be carefully managed.
If you have a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, your skin is likely to be consistently dry. But several factors also contribute to dry skin, the first of which is your age.
As you get older, your skin will get drier because your body’s oil and sweat glands do not produce enough moisture. You may start to notice these age-related skin changes as early as age 40, at which time sebum production starts to decline. When the skin continues to lose its natural ability to produce water, it will become extremely dry.1
Skin Health
There are also other causes of dry skin, including:
- Living in a dry or cool climate
- Taking hot showers
- Working in the water
- Taking certain medications
- Smoking
- Having vitamin or mineral deficiencies
- Having a skin condition like psoriasis or eczema
- Having certain medical conditions like HIV, cancer, and kidney disease
