Skin Treatments

The thing about skin is that it’s so easy to take for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. It’s easy to assume when you’re very young that your skin will remain smooth and wrinkle-free forever. And of course we all hope we’ll never get skin cancer. But problems as relatively simple as the fine lines that appear with aging, or as serious as skin cancer, do crop up. The reality is that it is a dynamic organ (did you know it replaces itself every 28 days?) that needs your love and support. Whether you need pharmaceutical skin treatments for problems you’ve already got, or vitamins for skin to strengthen it and prevent problems, we’ve got the info and products you need! VITAMINS FOR SKIN: YOUR BEST OPTIONS Skin, as it turns out, needs nutrients just as much as your innards do. And, conveniently, your innards benefit from most of the same nutrients as your skin. Vitamins that do double duty are: Vitamin A As an antioxidant, vitamin A plays a role in both skin health and immune system function, among other things. Scientists at the Medical University of Poland have shown that topical retinoids—vitamin A, in other words—can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production. They also improve skin elasticity and reduce sagging by helping to remove damaged skin fibers and form new blood vessels. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends vitamin A for acne, and authors and doctors at Healthline.com state that both…