By: Rajashree Sengupta

We have all had a bad phase with an uncontrollable skin breakout, with a new acne greeting you every morning, and we are left wondering – ‘Why me?’. It is highly probable that you are going through this phase right now.

We need to understand that acnes and other skin anomalies like dark and light spots, wrinkles, pimples, rough patches and red spots; all have an underlying cause. The central problem lies in the deficiency of certain vitamins, which we fail to accumulate from our regular food habits.

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Therefore, the key to healthy skin is in the consumption of these essential vitamins, and of course, your regular skin care routines. Now, we know just the products that would be saviour for you, delivering you to the glowing skin you have always wished for.

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The following products are capable to be your knights in shining armor:

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1.  Healthvit Vitamin A and D 4000/6000 IU - 60 Capsules

This product works double the magic with the combined effect of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.

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Vitamin A is often recommended by skin care specialists and dermatologists for dealing with an acne-prone skin type. Vitamin A is rich in antioxidants which work to reduce the production of excessive sebum, preventing the blockage of pores which would otherwise lead to an acne. It is very important element that your body requires, the deficiency of it would lead you to have built-up dead cells and clogged pores, with an increased chance of pimples and acnes.

Vitamin D is the product of sunlight that is absorbed by our skin with exposure, which converts cholesterol into vitamin D. It works on damaged skin cells which is caused by sun burns, heals dry cells and also works on skin tone. It helps in keeping your cells healthy and glowing.

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With both of these vital vitamins, you would be a few steps closer to achieving your ideal healthy skin.

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2. GNC Vitamin C 1000 mg With Bioflavonoids and Rose Hips - Timed-Release - 180 Vegetarian Caplets:

This product provides the recommended quantity of daily Vitamin C consumption. It is combined with bioflavonoids which enhances the action of Vitamin C, and acts as antioxidant.

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It also adds in rose hips, which are edible round, seed-filled bulbs which are found underneath rose petals. It is a rich source of Vitamin C.

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Vitamin C is an extremely important compound that our body needs for a wide variety of bodily functions. For skin, its benefits include – healing and prevention of dry skin, prevention of signs of ageing, and increases the effectiveness of sunscreen UV protection.

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If you struggle with dry, wrinkles and, sun burns – this product is the answer to leaving these problems behind.

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3. GNC Vitamin E 400 IU - 180 Softgels

Those of who have a sun sensitive skin knows the trouble of extended exposure to sun and sun burns. Vitamin E plays a key role in protecting your skin from sun damage. It possesses the ability to provide you with photoprotection, absorbing harmful UV rays.

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Vitamin E helps in the treating skin inflammations, prevents dark spots and wrinkles.

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These Vitamin E softgels consumed along with the Vitamin C caplets everyday would work more efficiently, and would give you a more effective photoprotection.

4. HealthKart Glutathione

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Glutathione is an antioxidant that is naturally found in our cells. It neutralizes free radicals, boosts our immune system and detoxifies the body. It helps in lightening the skin tone through the conversion of melanin into a lighter colour and deactivating the enzyme that helps produce the pigment.

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This product is very effective in the prevention of excessive tanning effects, as in slows the production of melanin in your body. It also protects you from acquiring dark spots. If you are already troubled with dark spots, this product would also be effective in lightening these spots, providing you with an even tone.

5. OZiva Plant Based Natural Vitamin E (Sunflower oil, Argan oil, Aloe vera oil), 30 Veg Capsules:

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We already know how important Vitamin E is for us in the path of achieving a healthy and glowing skin. This product provides Vitamin E from their naturally occurring sources. The natural sources come with their own sets of benefits with them.

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Sunflower seed oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties that helps in lowering skin redness and roughness. Sunflower seed oil is high in omega-6 fatty acid and vitamin E. Omega-6 acid is operative in decreasing inflammation in our skin and enhances the development of new skin cells. Sunflower oil is also rich in vitamins A, C, and D, making it effective in the treatment of acne. Sunflower oil has natural calming properties that improve your skin’s moisture retention capacity and is beneficial for individuals with dehydrated or sensitive skin.

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Argan oil has anti-sebum effects, which effectively regulates amounts of sebum on the skin. This can help to treat several types of acne and promote a smoother, calmer complexion. Argan oil has both antibacterial and fungicidal properties. This gives it the capability to help treat and prevent both bacterial and fungal skin infections. It prevents and reduces stretch marks, increasing the elasticity of the skin.

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Aloe vera oil reduces the ill effects of the harmful rays of the sun. Aloe vera oil is also used as a spot treatment for acne and breakouts.

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6. HealthVit Vitamin K 1.5 mg Capsules 60's

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Vitamin K is used for the treatment of skin conditions like - stretch marks, scars, dark spots, stubborn dark circles under the eyes. It helps in speeding up the process of skin healing.

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This product thus works along with the other compounds in healing the skin conditions.

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7. GNC Vitamin D-3 5000 IU - 180 Tablets:

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Vitamin D3 is found in animal-sourced foods. Our skin makes Vitamin D3 when it is exposed to sunlight.

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This product gives you all the benefits of Vitamin D3 when your skin is unable to produce the required amount for serving its purpose. This product has antimicrobial properties, which prevents pimples and acnes. It also has an anti-inflammatory property which helps in treating the inflammation caused due to acnes.

With the help of all these vitals, a healthy skin is very much achievable. A healthy skin is something we all wish for, and with the understanding what vitamins your body needs to give you what you wish for, it will not stay unattainable for too long. All you would need is the help of these knights in little containers to let you swoop you off of the horrible phase of unexpected skin breakouts.

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