Which Vitamins Help Itchy Dry Skin?

Dry skin, also called xerosis, is not a serious condition but can be uncomfortable or unsightly resulting in wrinkles and fine lines. Serious dry skin conditions can cause the skin to to become itchy, inflamed and scaly. There are a selection of vitamins you can take that may help prevent itchy dry skin.

According to KidsHealth, vitamin A helps to promote healthy skin and contributes to the development of skin cell and tissue growth. Vitamin A also helps to produce a natural oil called sebum. Sebum works to keep your skin hydrated and helps to treat dry skin, according to the "Oxford Textbook of Medicine." Good sources of vitamin A include carrots and dark leafy vegetables.

The "Oxford Textbook of Medicine," states that vitamin E is useful in helping to improve your skins texture and shine by keeping it fresh and also works to reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles. Vitamin E is also important for helping to fight off unstable substances such as free-radicals, which can be harmful to your skin by enhancing the aging process, leading to wrinkles. Corn, sunflower seeds and nuts are good sources of this vitamin.

Vitamin C is needed for your body to ensure that skin tissues grow properly and are repaired when damaged. Vitamin C helps to make skin by helping to produce a protein called collagen, which not only makes skin but also creates scar tissue, ligaments and blood vessels. Vitamin C also protects your skin from sun damage. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, low levels of vitamin C in your body may lead to dry, scaly and rough skin, so its important to consume this vitamin on a daily basis. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits.

Article reviewed by Libby Swope Wiersema

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