20/05/2025
Vitamin D: A Small Nutrient with Big Beauty Benefits
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin”—and for good reason. It plays a crucial role not just in overall health, but also in the strength and vitality of your skin, hair, and nails.
🌞 Sources:
Produced naturally when our skin is exposed to sunlight, and also found in fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy, and supplements.
💡 Key Benefits:
For the Skin:
Supports skin cell turnover and repair
Strengthens the skin barrier
Helps reduce inflammation in conditions like eczema and psoriasis
Aids in wound healing
For Hair:
Plays a role in hair follicle cycling
May help prevent hair thinning and hair loss linked to deficiency
For Nails:
Contributes to keratin production
Helps maintain strong, healthy nails and prevents brittleness
⚠️ Deficiency Signs:
Dry skin, brittle nails, increased hair shedding, slow wound healing, and flare-ups of inflammatory skin conditions.
Getting enough Vitamin D—through safe sun exposure, diet, or supplementation—can make a real difference in both health and appearance.
