Vitamins that love the skin and we need more in the summer

There are not a few of you who sit countless hours on the beaches. Some, not only do you not take care of your hydration but also of your sun protection.
Sun exposure damages collagen causing the skin to lose its elasticity. In order for the skin to remain elastic, resilient, with the ability to regenerate and heal sunburns quickly, the body must receive the necessary nutrients. The group of B vitamins plays an important role in the protection and regeneration of skin tissues.

Everything you need to know about vitamins…

Vitamin A: It is found in dairy products, egg, butter, fatty fish and liver. As β-carotene or carotenoids, it is mainly contained in fruits and vegetables with an intense orange-yellow color (carrots, peppers, pumpkin, citrus fruits, strawberries, grapes, berries, tomatoes).

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): Protects skin tissues from sunburn. We find it in unprocessed cereals, cheese and especially feta cheese, sunflower seeds, almonds and eggs.

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Reduces inflammations caused to the skin by the effect of ultraviolet radiation. It is found in nuts, egg, mushrooms and rice.

Vitamin B12: Among other things, it ensures the regeneration and longevity of epidermal cells, while also stimulating the production of melanin. It is abundantly contained in all foods of animal origin (liver, beef, chicken, pork), but also in milk and cheese.

Vitamin C: It helps in the production of collagen and therefore in the regeneration of the skin. It is found in many foods, such as citrus fruits, green vegetables, broccoli and peppers.

Vitamin E: It belongs to the powerful antioxidants. It is contained in olive oil, but we can also find it in fish and nuts.

Zinc: It contributes to the regeneration of sunburns and to the healing of the skin. Very good sources of zinc are oysters and shellfish, red meat, peanuts, beef liver, egg, walnuts, chicken, parsley, wholemeal bread, beans, tahini and corn.

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