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No longer do women have to rely on ordinary soap and water to have beautiful skin. Skin care supplements are a billion dollar industry and can be found from grocery stores, to drug stores and super mega marts all over the country! But what should you look for in a skin care supplement?

It is not only creams and lotions you put on your skin but what you put into your body as well. Health experts say that vitamins and minerals in all forms play an integral role in a healthy complexion, whether the source is food, supplements, or even a jar of cream.

Vitamins C, E, A, K, and B complex can all help improve skin health. Heres how:

Vitamins C and E. Among the most important new dermatological discoveries is the power of vitamins to counter the effects of sun exposure.

Topical Vitamin C can prevent the consequences of prolonged sun exposure which can lead to skin cancer. Supplementation with natural Vitamin E in 400 mg per day has been noted to reduce sun damage, wrinkles and improve skin texture.

Vitamin C and E help by reducing the damage caused by free radicals, a harmful byproduct of sunlight, smoke, and pollution. Free radicals gobble up collagen and elastin, the fibers that support skin structure, causing wrinkles and other signs of aging. When these two vitamins are combined in a lotion, they can be highly protective against sun damage, says the American Academy of Dermatology.

To make sure your diet includes plenty of vitamin C, eat citrus fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C such as bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens. These foods can replace the loss of the vitamin through the skin. You can also take vitamin C supplements, up to 500 to 1,000 milligrams of per day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

You can find vitamin E in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus. But its difficult to get a lot from food, so many people take a supplement.

Vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamin A.

Topical vitamin A is the form that makes a real difference in your skin. Medical studies show a reduction in lines and wrinkles, good acne control, and some psoriasis relief, all from using creams containing this nutrient

Vitamin B Complex. When it comes to skin, the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail, and hair cells. Without adequate amounts, you may end up with dermatitis (an itchy, scaly skin reaction) or sometimes even hair loss. Most people get enough biotin without even trying. Its found in many foods including bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and rice, plus your body also makes some biotin on its own.

Vitamin K. Topical vitamin K works well to reduce circles under the eye as well as bruises