Omega-3 fatty acids
These essential fatty acids promote healthy cell membranes and improve skin tone from the inside. You can get them in the form of fish oil capsules.
Vitamin B complex
B vitamins feed the nervous system, so they are excellent stress-busters. A good supplement will include Niacin, B6 and Pantothenic acid.
Grape seed extract
Grape seed extract fights against cellular damage caused by free radicals. This anti-oxidant binds with collagen, thus promoting increased elasticity for youthful, wrinkle-free skin.
Zinc
Zinc is an immune boosting, anti-inflammatory mineral, touted for its beneficial effects for acne. It works best when taken with Vitamin C, a powerful immune-booster and stress buster.
Coenzyme Q10
It is essential for proper cell functioning. This potent anti-oxidant added to your diet in the form of oily fish, liver, kidney and whole grains has several beneficial effects.
DHEA
The adrenal gland normally secretes this anti-ageing hormone. Some say it slows ageing by increasing muscle and bone mass and burns fat.
BIOTIN
This is your classic “skin, hair and nails” vitamin. Biotin is a vitamin necessary for metabolising amino acids and fats and is popular in the world of hair products.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that works well to preserve youthful smooth skin. It blocks free radical damage, a main cause of wrinkles. Vitamin E also increases collagen production and promotes cellular turnover. You can open Vitamin E capsules and apply the oil topically on burns, scars, and dry cuticles.
Green tea extract
Green tea, popularly consumed in the Far East for centuries, has been touted as a fountain of youth. Green tea is rich in catechins, a polyphenol that researchers attribute to longevity and weight loss.