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These 5 Supplements Can Keep Your Skin Healthy and Glowing

Here are the best skin supplements to improve your skin's overall health and appearance. Learn about the benefits and how to achieve glowing, healthy skin.

By Elizabeth Gamillo; Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ahmad Talha Azam
Feb 23, 2024 2:30 PMFeb 23, 2024 2:24 PM
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As the largest organ in the body, our skin protects us from UV radiation, chemical exposures, and pathogenic bacteria from the outside environment.

The skin’s natural ability to make collagen slows down as we age. And the body needs various vitamins and healthy fats to keep functioning properly. While there’s no stopping natural aging completely, some supplements could help prolong and maintain skin health.

Supplements can increase nutrients for the skin and sometimes do this from the inside out. While most nutrients' skin needs can be met with a healthy diet, it's sometimes difficult to maintain a balanced diet. The supplements below have been shown to boost skin health as we age. 

1. Zinc

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