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04-03-2021
Column: Beauty and Wellness - THE ABC OF SKIN VITAMINS
Column: Beauty and Wellness - THE ABC OF SKIN VITAMINS
A: Retinol, retinyl palmitate and retinaldehyde are all forms of vitamin A that boost collagen, unclog pores and minimise discolouration and fine lines. Retinol is most popular but it can irritate skin, while retinaldehyde is most active and works on most skin.
B: Vitamin B includes a group of different but related vitamins, but you should focus on two: vitamin B3 (niacinamide) to protect skin’s immune cells, strengthen skin’s outer layers, help control pigmentation, and improve elasticity; and moisturising vitamin B5, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
C: L-ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C that works on collagen production and pigmentation. Look for “formulations containing oil-soluble ascorbic acid, because it’s highly stable and acts as an antioxidant, collagen booster and moisturiser”.
D: Vitamin D is delivered to the body via the skin and helps strengthen the bones and immune system. Even though rates of deficiency in this vitamin are high, daily sunscreen is a must. Look for sunblocks th

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