Let’s face it: your face-loving serums and superfood face masks don’t always solve your skincare woes. Sometimes you need a fix from the inside out. And that’s where skin supplements a.k.a the magic pill that solves all your beauty woes come in. Just like a balanced diet for your body, supplements give your skin the nutrition boost it needs to stay healthy, and mainly consist of ingredients you don’t consume in large quantities in your everyday diet.
While finding the right dosage requires expert advice, celebrity dermatologist and ELLE Beauty Awards 2018 jury member Dr Kiran Lohia takes the guesswork out of picking the right type. She tells us her favourite supplements to achieve glowing skin:
The best skin supplements to give you clear, perfect skin
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
“I take one gram of this in the form of fish oil or pure omega 3 acids to keep my skin hydrated and supple. It also effective in treating eczema or psoriasis, and also prevents heart diseases. Vegetarians can substitute fish oil with flaxseed oil for the same effect.”
Gluatathione
“This antioxidant is naturally created by the body, but gets depleted very quickly. Taking a supplement helps the body to deal with oxidative damage from the environment on your skin and also gives it a glow. It’s also great for a liver detox. I take it twice a day with Vitamin C, that helps absorb the body absorb it better.”
Pearl Powder
“Pure pearl powder isn’t just a great source of calcium. It is also known in ancient Ayurveda to balance your mood and hormones. I mix ¼ tsp daily in an almond milk cold coffee.”
Trace Minerals and Zinc
“These minerals help boost your skin’s metabolism: meaning your cells are raring to go and repairing faster. It’s great for those you have skin allergies very often, and can also be used to improve gut health.”
Collagen
“It’s my absolute favourite to keep skin supple, and make your hair and nails stronger. Take it in a drink form and you’ll see a difference almost immediately.”
