Wednesday 4 July 2012

YOU REALLY NEED VITAMIN D:)

Does You Really Need Vitamin D?
"Three out of people in the US are deficient in vitamin D," says Dr. Dennis Gross, an NYC dermatologist. "Skin is an organ, & like all our other organs, it needs all vital vitamins in order for it to function properly. Vitamin D replenishes hydration & boosts elasticity, helps smooth fine lines & wrinkles, enhances the skin radiance, & helps correct sun destroy & dark spots."

For as long as they can keep in mind, we have been told all sun exposure is sinful. We have slathered on our SPF 70, hidden under hats & umbrellas, avoided going outside in the coursework of peak UV exposure hours, & usually shunned the sun like albino hermits. Then the skin care specialists were all like "Oh hai guys, incidentally, not getting any sun is bad for you & now you are all vitamin D deficient. All right, bye!" Wonderful.

The moment news broke of this whole vitamin D debacle, the market was suddenly flooded with new supplements to help you boost your D levels. Regrettably, according to Dr. Gross, the issue with these supplements is that they contain inactive vitamin D  you still need to expose your body to UV rays in order to activate them & get the health & beauty benefits. Bummer.

Enter topical vitamin D skin creams. Dr. Gross' new Active Vitamin D Serum-Oil features ergocalciferol, the active kind of vitamin D that instantly penetrates the skin to give you all the benefits of vitamin D, without having to expose yourself to the sun. "Topical application of vitamin D has dramatic, visible anti-aging effects," says Dr. Gross. "There's a reduction in fine lines & wrinkles, & skin appears more youthful & firmer. Hydration levels are increased, which yields more radiance, elasticity & bounce. The general complexion will also improve as pores start to appear reduced & acne scars are diminished. Taking a vitamin D supplement orally, while benefiting the body, won't give you the same skin care benefits as every day, topical application."

So, what do you think? Is everyone overreacting about vitamin D, or are you going to be first in line to stock up on these new potions?

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