Skin Care

7 Vitamins That'll Make You Look Younger

These anti-aging skin care tips will help you eat and drink years off

by Molly Roemer

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Water Anti-aging benefits:
Okay, okay water may not be a vitamin per se. And while we've all heard a thousand times that it's important to drink water (and plenty of it), Bauer reminds us that it's critical for our skin's health and beauty. The more water you drink the better your organs function, including your largest organ -- your skin. Water keeps your cells well hydrated, which can give your skin a plumper, fuller, firmer and an overall more youthful appearance.

Where it's found:
Besides your tap, you can also eat some of your water by consuming produce like:
Watermelon
Pineapples
Blackberries
Cauliflower
Cherry tomatoes
(Incidentally, you'll get more bang for your bite with some of these fruits and veggies since they also contain Beta-carotene and Vitamin C.)

How much you need:
There are varying debates about how much water we really need, but Bauer says, "Let your thirst be your guide." She says to always opt for water over sugary iced teas and sodas since there is a correlation between sugar intake and breakouts.

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The variety of fruits and veg to choose from helps.

by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 02:06AM Report as inappropriate

I can't underestimate the importance of water in your diet; many dermatologists say that you should be drinking the number of ounces equal to half of your body weight. Shocked? I was. But I've greatly increased my water intake. My skin looks far better and I'm losing weight without trying!

by GigiSD Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 08:27AM Report as inappropriate

great need to add this to my diet

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate

I see a few I may need to add

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 03:29PM Report as inappropriate

These are great tips. I already drink plenty of green tea and eat almonds, fruits and veggies and I can see a difference in my complexion when I don't consume these as often as I should.

by kallgood Monday, November 5, 2012 at 07:33PM Report as inappropriate

I take a lot of these, but don't necessarily feel that I look younger for it. I do it for the health benefits though!

by Chris213 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 04:34AM Report as inappropriate

Good tips. I take tons of vitamins, as the US RDA recommendations are insufficient. Especially for women.

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 02:59PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for these tips!

by asiagirl4ever Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the advice for the vitamin C. Good article.

by MissPurple Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate

Great info! When I eat more E and C, my skin really shows a difference after a couple of weeks. (Much brighter and more "awake" looking.)

by LAGlamRGrl Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 12:42AM Report as inappropriate