By Neha Yadav
Published Apr 13, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 Micronutrients Essential For Healthy Skin

Your diet and nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining your skin health. Here are 5 micronutrients that are essential for healthy skin

Vitamins

Vitamins A, C, D and E help reduce adverse skin reactions and prevent inflammation. Vitamin C and D help in calcium absorption, treat acne and minimise fine lines and wrinkles

Amino acidsĀ 

Amino acids like taurine, arginine and methionine help build growth proteins and prevent premature ageing. It also helps ease inflmmation of the skin

Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are crucial for hydrating the skin and reducing loss of moisture from the skin. They also create an effective barrier between the skin and bacterias

Zinc

Zinc is the building block of healthy skin. It helps in wound healing and sebum regulation. It prevents skin infections and inflammation

Flavonoids

Flavonoids are essential compounds that help protect the skin from inflammation from harmful UV rays and help in wound healing

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