When it comes to upping your skin care routine, there is no harm in looking for the basics. That is essential vitamins. Often, through trends and time, these ingredients become most integral and should be prioritized.

We’ve long known how vitamins and minerals benefit us from within. They act as preventive measures against most of the skin concerns we have. And isn’t it always better to go for prevention so we never have to bother with anything that requires a cure?

Retinol, also known as vitamin A, is the gold standard when it comes to skin care ingredients. It has long been studied and observed for its marked results, so the earlier you integrate retinol in your routine, the better. It helps with acne, wrinkles and overall skin condition.

Mixing the old with the new is Dr. Lara Devgan Retinol + Bakuchiol Serum. Retinol is there to erase fine lines and reduce the appearance of large pores. Bakuchiol, on the other hand, deals with redness and promotes skin resilience. Added to these are green tea, licorice root and black tea for antioxidants.

If you want to keep inflammation, dryness and acne away, there’s vitamin B. Some studies also state that vitamin B can help with the production of new skin cells, so it helps with the signs of aging.

For Beloved Girl Vitamin B Cloud-Silk Mask concentrates vitamin B5 to revitalize the skin and prevent roughness. Add this to your mask library to use after cleansing whenever your skin needs a pick-me-up.

Brightening

Vitamin C is another popular and lauded skin care ingredient. On top of getting your vitamin C dose from fruits, giving your skin some vitamin C is helpful for its brightening effects. You can try something like the Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Bright Eye Cream.

Created for most skin types, this cream improves moisture retention to hydrate the eye area and blurs lines, especially from late nights. Saturday Skin derives vitamin C from yuzu fruit, as it contains three times more of the vitamin than other fruits.

Another crucial vitamin for the skin is vitamin D. It decreases inflammation and serves as protection from environmental aggressors. You will often hear how doctors recommend oral vitamin D supplements, especially if you are lacking exposure to the sun.

A dosage not exceeding 4,000 international unit a day is ideal. But, as always, it’s best to consult your doctor and discuss with them your skin concerns.

In this skin care glossary, one cannot be without vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and is anti-inflammatory. It’s great for moisturizing the skin. However, vitamin E is not advisable for those with acne-prone skin.

If your skin care concerns aren’t centered on spots, then go ahead with something like Youth To The People Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream. You get vitamin E, along with additional antioxidants and hyaluronic acid for smooth and supple skin.

Dr. Lara Devgan is exclusively available via Net-a-Porter. Shop For Beloved Girl and SaturdaySkin on sephora.ph. Check Youth to The People via youthtothepeople.com.

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