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Skin and hair benefits of Vitamin D

Fashion and Beauty

Hair care and skincare are the most vital aspects of beauty. A lot of money and time is spent searching for the best products to boost our self-image. We know that beauty isn’t only about how you look. It also has an effect on how you feel so it’s important to be keen on how you carry yourself.

One of the most popular vitamins for skin and hair care is vitamin D. It contains so many powerful elements that significantly improve how you look. Vitamin D is mostly found in certain foods, supplements, lotions and the good old sunlight.

You might be aware of all the health benefits of vitamin D but it’s also important to understand how a vitamin D deficiency can affect your skin and hair.

Below are some of the reasons why the vitamin it’s so popular when it comes to beauty.

It helps treat hair loss

Hair loss is something that has affected so many people. It can be caused by natural hormones in the body or even from tight braids and hairstyles. Dealing with hair loss is a long and strenuous process especially when you try to buy so many topical creams that probably don’t work that well. One way of speeding up the process is getting enough vitamin D especially from diet, supplements and direct sunlight. Vitamin D promotes the generation of new follicles and awakens the follicles that were once dormant.

It promotes hair thickening

You might still want to thicken your hair even when you don’t have any hair loss issues. A great way to do this is increasing your vitamin D intake. It has amazing properties that boosts hair growth while you hair goes through its different cycles. It’s very essential for keratin production which is one of the main building blocks for hair. If you notice that your hair is a bit stunted, a vitamin D deficiency could be a major contributing factor.

It helps treat skin conditions

If you suffer from some of the most common skin conditions that exist like psoriasis, acne and eczema, you will be elated to know that there is a cure. If you’re looking for a way to help treat them, consider getting some vitamin D supplements or even eating vitamin D rich foods like fatty fish, egg yolks and fortified milk. Getting vitamin D from sunlight exposure will not be effective when it comes to treating skin conditions. Opt for supplements, creams and dietary adjustments.

Anti-aging properties

Most women fear the signs of aging. We start to panic as soon as a new wrinkle shows up on our faces. Exposure to stress, harmful UV rays and other factors cause premature aging. To curb this, ensure that you watch your vitamin D intake which will help strengthen your skin cells for a more youthful look.

Helps in healing stretchmarks

Vitamin D extracts are verity essential for both preventing and healing stretchmarks. They tend to be stubborn especially after giving birth. Vitamins like D3 are added to creams and lotions to help heal them. Daily application will eventually see them disappear.

Nonetheless, it’s always important to do things in moderation. Too much vitamin D could cause a wide range of problems because it becomes toxic in the body. As the old adage says, too much of anything is poisonous.

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