Can Vitamin D Make You Itch
We're always being told we need to up our vitamin D intake, in fact, according to national surveys in the UK, across the population approximately 1 in 5 people have low vitamin D levels — a figure which isn't helped by the fact that we've spent a lot of time cooped up in our houses this year.
Vitamin D is imperative for ensuring our overall health and wellbeing is maintained; but it's also needed for healthy, glowing skin.
Here, Doctor Clare Morrison of MedExpress reveals the 5 skin signs that you might be in need of some Vitamin D.
1. Dull complexion
'Much like all organs, skin needs vital vitamins to function properly, and vitamin D is one of them,Vitamin D is primarily synthesised in skin which is exposed to UV light, if not achieved by diet or supplements. A dull complexion can be a sign of a lack of Vitamin D. Your complexion may appear slightly grey, your skin not as plump or supple as usual, and you may also have darker under eye circles, this is because the skin needs Vitamin D for the skin cells to regenerate properly and remain healthy.'
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2. Breakouts
'Vitamin D can reduce inflammation on your skin, which therefore means fighting against skin condition such as acne and rosacea. Due to its action on your blood insulin response, your acne breakouts could be vastly improved too, this lowering of inflammation will also help with your general skin health too.'
3. Fine lines
'Vitamin D acts as an antioxidant, meaning that its able to help against fine lines and wrinkles. This vitamin helps your body to fight off free-radicals which are thought to cause lines on our skin and the general deterioration that comes with age. A lack of vital vitamin D sources could mean our wrinkles become appear much deeper and more visible, a lack of vitamin D may also may mean that we develop new wrinkles at a much quicker rate.'
4. Dry skin
'One tell-tale skin sign of a vitamin D deficiency is dry, itchy skin on the face, which may occur all over or on areas such as cheeks, chin and forehead. In some severe cases, those with a deficiency may also develop eczema, this is thought to be caused by an immune system dysfunction. Studies have shown that vitamin D can be effective in its treatment whether the vitamin comes from direct sunlight, supplement or a topical skin application.'
5. Sweating
'A deficiency in vitamin D can cause your skin to sweat and is considered to be one of the first signs of a problem. You will sweat all over your body, including your face which can cause your skin to become dry and irritated, as well as increasing your chances of breakouts - so upping your vitamin D could help.'
How can you up your daily intake of vitamin D?
'The quickest way to up your intake is to take daily Vitamin D supplements. You can also try and find a Vitamin D serum oil for a topical skin application, this will help to give your skin direct contact with the vitamin which should help alleviate the skin conditions mentioned above.'
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