Vitamin A and Healthy Skin

By Sara Musfeldt | January 31, 2010

Like all areas of health, you should always look to your diet for solutions to any ailment you may have. So if you struggle with unhealthy skin like acne or dry/flaky skin, then vitamin A is likely to be the answer. Vitamin A is a critical component of maintaining healthy skin because it helps to rebuild cells.

The nutrient you consume from food is considered pre-vitamin A, which is also referred to as retinol and beta-carotene. Once you have enough pre-vitamin A in your body, your system will create its own vitamin A. So be sure to consume the right animal products and vegetables so that your body has what it needs. For optimal vitamin A consumption take a daily supplement of no more than 25,000 international units (more vitamin A is toxic).

These are foods rich in vitamin A:

Spinach

Sweet potatoes

Carrots

Cantaloupe

Mangoes

Liver

Beef

Egg yolks

Milk

Mozzarella cheese

There are many benefits to consuming the right amounts of vitamin A including quickly healed pimples and lesions, hydrated skin with no flaking, and also a reduction in acne itself. Studies show a link between severe acne sufferers and low levels of vitamin A. Acne sufferers should modify their diet, take a supplement and use topical skin care products that advertise vitamin A or retinol.

Once your skin is under control you’ll be happy to know that vitamin A is also an antioxidant and good for your eyesight, immune system, bone strength, and digestive system. All in all, vitamin A is an excellent part of your overall fitness, especially your skin fitness.

Author Sara Musfeldt created SkinFitnessFacts.com to help people achieve fit skin. Her website has info on acne scar removal, acne diet tips, acne rosacea, and laser acne treatment.

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