8 Skin Loving Nutrients for Glowing Skin

Unlock the secret to glowing skin with these essential skin loving nutrients and enhance your beauty routine with Australian made skincare products.
Who doesn't dream of having healthy, glowing skin? While a solid and consistent skincare routine is essential, nourishing your skin from the inside out is equally important.
The nutrients you consume play a significant role in your skin's health and appearance. In this article, we'll explore the 8 essential nutrients for glowing skin and how you can incorporate them into your diet and skincare routine. Plus, we'll highlight some amazing products from VAMS Beauty to boost your journey towards luminous skin.

1. Vitamin C: The Collagen Booster

Vitamin C is a powerhouse antioxidant known for its vital role in collagen production. Collagen keeps your skin firm and youthful, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

  • Benefits: Promotes collagen synthesis, brightens skin tone, and fights free radicals.
  • Food with Vitamin C: Oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli.

Skincare Products With Vitamin C

A jar of Pollen Plumper moisturizing and brightening plumper by PollenNation Skin. The jar has a white label with black and orange text and an orange lid. The label lists ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, 5% Vitamin C, and manuka honey. It is marked as fragrance-free beauty and contains 50g or 1.76 fl oz of product.

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2. Vitamin A: The Skin Repair Expert

Vitamin A aids in skin repair and rejuvenation. It promotes healthy skin cell production, helping to keep the skin firm and radiant.

  • Benefits: Reduces acne, improves skin texture, and minimizes aging signs.
  • Food with Vitamin A: Sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, and apricots.

Skincare Products With Vitamin A

  • Retinol Cream: Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, helps repair and renew your skin for a youthful glow try our bestselling Vegan Retinol Colombo Night Repair Crème.

Sleek black jar of Phos Studio night repair cream, with a minimalist design and reflective finish, against a white background. This active skincare product promises better overnight skin care for all skin types.

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Phos Studio Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative with Kojic Acid in a sleek black 30ml glass bottle, available at VAMS Beauty, an Australian online beauty shop stocking Australian skincare products.

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3. Zinc: The Healing Mineral

Zinc plays a crucial role in skin health by regulating oil production and aiding in the healing process of the skin.

  • Benefits: When applied topically in sunscreen ,protects from harmful UV/UVB rays. Fights acne, reduces inflammation, and supports wound healing.
  • Food With Zinc: Pumpkin seeds, lentils, chickpeas, and oysters.

Skincare Products With Zinc

Avocado Zinc SPF 50 Natural Physical Sunscreen available at VAMS Beauty. This Australian-made, broad-spectrum sunscreen is water-resistant for 4 hours, ideal for sensitive skin, and provides effective sun protection with a lightweight, non-greasy formula.

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  • Tinted Moisturiser With Zinc Oxide: Silky and luxurious, it's the ideal foundation substitute for a flawless, protected complexion. Provides excellent coverage, evens skin tone, and hides blemishes. This mineral sunscreen is vegan and 100% natural alternative to foundation.
Avocado Zinc Natural Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50, Broad Spectrum mineral sunscreen, available at VAMS Beauty, an online beauty and skincare shop selling Australian made skincare products. Face cream for protection and hydration.

4. Omega 3 Fatty Acids: The Hydration Heroes

Omega 3s are essential fatty acids that help maintain your skin's natural oil barrier, critical for keeping skin hydrated and preventing dryness.

  • Benefits: Reduces inflammation, moisturizes skin, and enhances skin elasticity.
  • Food With Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Salmon, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.

Skincare Product With Omega 3 Fatty Acids

  • Facial Oils: Improve skin elasticity with facial oils enriched with Omega 3 Fatty Acids like Sneha Face Oil from Phos Studio. Vegan, Cruelty Free & Made in Australia.

 

Phos Studio Sneha Face Oil for Ayurvedic skincare, available at VAMS Beauty, an online beauty and skincare shop selling Australian made Ayurvedic skincare products.

 

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5. The Antioxidants

Antioxidants are natural compounds found in various foods and skincare ingredients. Their main job? To neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and even stress. These nasty little guys can cause oxidative stress, which accelerates the signs of aging—think fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness.

  • Benefits: Protects against UV damage, promotes skin elasticity, and reduces signs of aging.
  • Food with Antioxidants: Brazil nuts, mushrooms, grains, and tuna.

Skincare Products With Antioxidants

  • The Potion is a serum and a moisturiser rich in antioxidants and vitamins, helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles. The Potion improves skin tone, texture, reducing scars and pigmentation. Calms inflammation, redness and prevents breakouts. 

 

Muse By Gaia The Potion Restoring Milky Emulsion - 50ml bottle of hydrating serum with Azelaic acid, ceramides, prebiotics, and postbiotics, designed to refine, restore, and balance skin. Available at VAMS Beauty's Australian skincare collection

 

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6. Water: The Ultimate Hydrator

Hydration is key to glowing skin. Water helps flush out toxins and keeps your skin cells hydrated.

  • Benefits: Improves skin elasticity, reduces dryness, and flushes out impurities.
  • Tips: Aim for at least 8 glasses of water daily. Incorporate water rich foods like cucumbers and watermelon.

Hydrate Your Skin

Tidhá Hydrating Face Serum with Niacinamide, Liquorice Root, and Hibiscus, available at VAMS Beauty. This serum is designed to hydrate and brighten skin, promoting a healthy, radiant complexion with its nourishing ingredients.

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  • Hydrating Facial Spray Mist: dry skin savior! Made for itchy, irritated, and dry skin, this facial mist is your go-to solution for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and boosting the effectiveness of your serums and moisturizers.
Fabulous Skin Co. Hydrating Facial Spray Mist - 120ml bottle, designed to refresh and hydrate sensitive skin, available at VAMS Beauty, your destination for natural skincare products made in Australia.

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7. Vitamin E: The Skin Smoother

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from damage and helps retain moisture.

  • Benefits: Reduces UV damage, moisturizes skin, and minimizes the appearance of scars.
  • Food With Vitamin A: Almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and spinach.

Skincare Products With Vitamin E

  • Vitamin E Cream: Nourish and protect your skin with our Vitamin E-rich cream.
  • Oasis Facial Oil: Enhance your skin's glow with our lightweight Vitamin E infused oil from Oat Body.

Face Oil in a pink dropper bottle, featuring a rich blend of oat, jojoba, argan, and rosehip oils, designed for all skin types and made in Australia.

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8. Biotin: The Beauty Vitamin

Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails. It helps in the production of fatty acids that nourish the skin.

  • Benefits: Improves skin hydration, reduces flakiness, and promotes a clear complexion.
  • Sources: Eggs, nuts, whole grains, and bananas.

    Achieving glowing skin is more than just applying the right creams and serums—it's about nourishing your body with the right nutrients. By incorporating these skin-loving nutrients into your diet and skincare routine, you'll be well on your way to healthier, more radiant skin. Remember, true beauty starts from within!

    Don't forget to enhance your skincare regimen with quality Australian made skincare products from VAMS Beauty. Your skin will thank you!

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