Role of vitamins in skin care

Nutrition. 2001 Oct;17(10):839-44. doi: 10.1016/s0899-9007(01)00660-8.

Abstract

Therapeutic (vitamins A and D, and their analogs) and antioxidant (vitamins C, E, and coenzyme Q) vitamins play an increasing role in skin care. Their benefits range from skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis to the protection against environmental insults.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / metabolism
  • Skin Care*
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Skin Diseases / prevention & control
  • Sunlight / adverse effects
  • Vitamins / metabolism
  • Vitamins / physiology*
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Vitamins