{"id":50864,"date":"2023-05-04T18:23:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=50864"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Vitamin D Good For Your Skin? 7 Benefits You Need From The Sunshine Vitamin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Lets_Discover_How_Vitamin_D_For_The_Skin_Works_And_Matters\" >Let\u2019s Discover How Vitamin D For The Skin Works And Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Why_Do_We_Need_Vitamin_D_For_Our_Skin\" >Why Do We Need Vitamin D For Our Skin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#7_Vitamin_D_Benefits_For_Skin\" >7 Vitamin D Benefits For Skin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Vitamin_D_Forms_A_Barrier_To_Protect_The_Skin\" >Vitamin D Forms A Barrier To Protect The Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Vitamin_D_Enhances_Skin_Immunity\" >Vitamin D Enhances Skin Immunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Vitamin_D_May_Reduce_Acne\" >Vitamin D May Reduce Acne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Vitamin_D_Heals_Wounds_And_Repairs_Skin_Damage\" >Vitamin D Heals Wounds And Repairs Skin Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Vitamin_D_Antioxidants_Slow_Skin_Aging\" >Vitamin D Antioxidants Slow Skin Aging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Are_Various_Forms_Of_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Skin\" >Are Various Forms Of Vitamin D Good For Skin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Uses_Of_Vitamin_D_For_Skin\" >Uses Of Vitamin D For Skin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Use_Natural_Vitamin_D_For_Skin_Care_Safely\" >Use Natural Vitamin D For Skin Care Safely<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#How_Much_Skin_Exposure_To_Vitamin_D_Is_Recommended\" >How Much Skin Exposure To Vitamin D Is Recommended?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Use_A_Vitamin_D_Face_Mask\" >Use A Vitamin D Face Mask<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Directions\" >Directions:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Recommended_Vitamin_D_Daily_Intake_And_Sources\" >Recommended Vitamin D Daily Intake And Sources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#Foods_With_Vitamin_D2_And_D3\" >Foods With Vitamin D2 And D3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#What_Does_Vitamin_D_Do_For_Your_Skin\" >What Does Vitamin D Do For Your Skin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Vitamin_D_For_The_Skin_And_Hair\" >What Are The Benefits Of Vitamin D For The Skin And Hair?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-vitamin-d-good-for-your-skin\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone tells you to soak up the sun and let rays bounce off your skin to absorb vitamin D naturally. However, few explain why you should soak vitamin D beyond how your skin naturally scoops it up from the sun. Is vitamin D good for your skin? You\u2019d probably love to know what the responsibilities of vitamin D are while discovering the benefits for your skin. Why should you absorb vitamin D, take supplements, and use vitamin D oil? Let\u2019s find out. <\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Discover_How_Vitamin_D_For_The_Skin_Works_And_Matters\"><\/span><strong>Let\u2019s Discover How Vitamin D For The Skin Works And Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D is an incredible source of skin, hair, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamin-b12-benefits-for-men\/\">health benefits<\/a>. It\u2019s important to understand why your skin needs the vitamin, how it works for skincare, and which benefits you can enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Need_Vitamin_D_For_Our_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Why Do We Need Vitamin D For Our Skin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Institute of Health published facts about vitamin D for health professionals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It helps you understand how vitamin D works in your body. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, it synthesizes vitamin D.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the National Institute of Health recommends vitamin D in several ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll consume vitamin D3 in your diet and fortified foods or supplements with vitamins D2 and D3. You\u2019ll likely get most of your vitamin D through sun exposure, but several factors can limit how much sun exposure you are able to get, which is where your diet comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Vitamin_D_Benefits_For_Skin\"><\/span><strong>7 Vitamin D Benefits For Skin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D plays an essential role in natural skin care and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamin-d-foods-for-vegetarians\/\">protection<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you use vitamin D and benefit from it if it plays such a significant role in your largest organ? Let\u2019s see what it does for your skin before discovering ways to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D_Forms_A_Barrier_To_Protect_The_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin D Forms A Barrier To Protect The Skin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo University examined your skin&#8217;s and vitamin D&#8217;s relationship (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Vitamin D is involved in skin cell differentiation and proliferation, and regulates the production of glycosylceramides which form the skin barrier. This protects against pathogenic microbes and environmental toxins.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D_Enhances_Skin_Immunity\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin D Enhances Skin Immunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo University suggested that vitamin D regulates B and T cells responsible for maintaining good immune functions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also activates macrophages and monocytes. These two cells identify irregular or harmful cells to activate the immune system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamin-k2-benefits\/\"><i>Vitamin K2 Benefits: Why This Little Known Nutrient Is Essential To Your Diet<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47350 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207808-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is vitamin d good for your skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207808.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207808-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207808.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207808-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207808.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D_May_Reduce_Acne\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin D May Reduce Acne<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankara Occupational Diseases Hospital found that people with nodulocystic acne had lower vitamin D levels than those without it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4580068\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This may be due to vitamin D\u2019s role in the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes and sebocytes. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D_Heals_Wounds_And_Repairs_Skin_Damage\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin D Heals Wounds And Repairs Skin Damage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo University found that vitamin D regulates a protein called cathelicidin (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\">9<\/a>). The protein is an essential tool in repairing skin damage and healing wounds. It\u2019s an antimicrobial that promotes the restoration of the protective barrier and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamin-b12-and-weight-loss\/\">activates repair<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D_Antioxidants_Slow_Skin_Aging\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin D Antioxidants Slow Skin Aging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Medical University of Sofia suggested that vitamin D reduces oxidative stress in skin cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8396468\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Oxidative stress makes your skin age faster; reducing it can limit or delay skin aging. In addition, vitamin D plays a vital role in DNA repair to help slow skin aging. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Various_Forms_Of_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Are Various Forms Of Vitamin D Good For Skin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Institute of Health suggests various forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/most-important-vitamins-for-men\/\">vitamin D<\/a> to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0benefit your skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can obtain vitamin D3 from fatty fish and cod liver oil. Trout, tuna, and salmon are excellent sources of vitamin D3. Fortified soy and almond milk or cereal also works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is vitamin d good for your skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_Of_Vitamin_D_For_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Uses Of Vitamin D For Skin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can surprisingly use vitamin D in various ways. The right amount of vitamin D brings all the benefits to your skin. However, each one requires some safety information because too much vitamin D isn\u2019t a good thing. Everything needs balance, including your skincare habits. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Natural_Vitamin_D_For_Skin_Care_Safely\"><\/span><strong>Use Natural Vitamin D For Skin Care Safely<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon State University has shown how only sunlight or UVB rays can activate the precursor to vitamin D3 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lpi.oregonstate.edu\/mic\/health-disease\/skin-health\/vitamin-D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The keratinocytes in your skin start processing pre-vitamin D3 to form the D3 that benefits your health, skin, and hair. However, too much exposure is harmful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting too much vitamin D can work against your skin and health. So, be careful of how much exposure you get. The National Institute of Health lists the adverse side effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/\">vitamin D<\/a> deficiency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s vitamin D deficiencies can cause rickets, soft bones, poor skeletal formation, developmental delays, dental problems, and cardiomyopathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult Vitamin D deficiencies can cause bone mineralization, weak bones, pain, seizures, and dental issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-exposure to sunlight can lead to skin cancer, damage, premature aging, sunspots, and wrinkles. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, some people need more natural sun exposure than others. The National Institute of Health also suggests adding sufficient vitamin D intake to higher-risk groups, like (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who doesn\u2019t burn or tan quickly because they have natural melanin that acts as a sunscreen,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obese individuals with too many fat cells as it sequesters vitamin D,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older individuals because their skin can\u2019t actively synthesize vitamin D as well as they did before,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have limited sun exposure or use sunscreen daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Skin_Exposure_To_Vitamin_D_Is_Recommended\"><\/span><strong>How Much Skin Exposure To Vitamin D Is Recommended?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing beats natural exposure, but too much will damage your skin or risk skin cancer. Dr. Robert Ashley at UCLA recommends exposure limits to benefit and avoid side effects (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/ask-the-doctors-round-sun-exposure-vital-to-vitamin-d-production\">1<\/a>). It depends on a few variables such as latitude and how much skin is exposed, so see the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/b12-foods-vegan\/\">recommendations<\/a> below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study found that light-skinned individuals in Valencia, Spain produced enough vitamin D from 8-10 minutes of sun exposure at noon in the spring and summer when 25% of their bodies were exposed. They needed 2 hours in the winter when 10% of their bodies were exposed.,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Miami in the summer, individuals who tanned easily but still burned needed 3 minutes in the sun to produce enough vitamin D, but those same people would need 23 minutes in Boston in the winter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the weather is cold and very little of the body is exposed, you will likely need longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darker skinned people likely need longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, use sunscreen when sun exposure is longer to prevent sunburn and skin damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_A_Vitamin_D_Face_Mask\"><\/span><strong>Use A Vitamin D Face Mask<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A face mask may rejuvenate the skin and help protect it. You must use <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-for-energy-and-tiredness\/\">vitamin<\/a> D ingredients to make the mask naturally, but you can also customize it with other ingredients. The National Institute of Health provides a list of ingredients rich in vitamin D (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 egg yolk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd a teaspoon of Cod liver oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons of oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons plain yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions\"><\/span><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix the ingredients to form a paste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply it to your face without rubbing, as the oats may scratch your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse it off after 15 minutes using lukewarm water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your face with gentle soap to remove any excess oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is vitamin d good for your skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207779.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Vitamin_D_Daily_Intake_And_Sources\"><\/span><strong>Recommended Vitamin D Daily Intake And Sources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo University explains how your skin helps to produce vitamin D3 while your intestines absorbD2 and D3 from your diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). How much vitamin D should you consume in your diet? The National Institute of Health recommends the following international units by circumstance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult men and women should have 600 IU daily, which remains the same for pregnant or lactating women,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People over 70 require a higher daily intake of 800 IU.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended daily intake is average. Circumstances like climate, season, geographic location, gender, skin type, or BMI may also change how much you consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It helps to get a recommended dose from your physician or nutritionist. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_With_Vitamin_D2_And_D3\"><\/span><strong>Foods With Vitamin D2 And D3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Institute of Health lists foods high in vitamin D (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Add these products to your daily diet to help you absorb vitamins D2 and D3. Check the labels to see the UIs and mcgs. However, these common foods contain roughly this amount per serving size:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beef Liver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 42 IU or 1 mcg per 3 0z.,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Canned Sardines:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 46 IU or 1.2 mcg per two sardines,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cod Liver Oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1,360 IU or 34 mcg per tablespoon,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Egg:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 44 IU or 1.1 mcg per large size,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fortified Cereal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 80 IU or 2.4 mcg per package serving size,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fortified Milk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 120 IU or 2.9 mcg per cup,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trout:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 645 IU or 16.2 mcg per 3 oz.,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tuna:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40 IU or 1 mcg per 3 0z.,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Salmon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 570 IU or 14.2 mcg per 3 oz.,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>White Mushrooms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 366 IU or 9.2 mcg per \u00bd cup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><i>Discover 6 True Vitamin E Benefits For Hair And Scalp<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Vitamin_D_Do_For_Your_Skin\"><\/span><strong>What Does Vitamin D Do For Your Skin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo University examined the benefits of vitamin D on your skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Vitamin D protects your skin by creating an external barrier, supporting your skin\u2019s immune system..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Vitamin_D_For_The_Skin_And_Hair\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Vitamin D For The Skin And Hair?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo University shows many skin benefits with vitamin D (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4642156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It improves immunity and creates a barrier. However, Nishtar Medical University examined how it helps with hair loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33642467\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Oral vitamin D3 helped people with hair loss caused by telogen effluvium deficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the Venkat Center for Skin and Plastic Surgery confirmed how vitamin D is important for hair follicles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34553483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means by absorbing more vitamin D in your diet and with sunlight you might prevent hair loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D is the famous sunshine vitamin everyone talks about, but do you know how to use it? Follow safety guidelines and recommended exposure to ensure you don\u2019t damage your skin. Instead, you\u2019ll want healthier skin with fewer infections and inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Vitamin_D_Good_For_Your_Skin\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone tells you to soak up the sun and let rays bounce off your skin to absorb vitamin D naturally. However, few explain why you should soak vitamin D beyond how your skin naturally scoops it up from the sun. Is vitamin D good for your skin? 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However, few explain why you should soak vitamin D beyond how your skin naturally scoops it up from the sun. Is vitamin D good for your skin? You\u2019d probably love to know what the responsibilities of vitamin D are while discovering the benefits for your skin. Why should you absorb vitamin D, take supplements, and use vitamin D oil? Let\u2019s find out. <\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Let\u2019s Discover How Vitamin D For The Skin Works And Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Vitamin D is an incredible source of skin, hair, and <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamin-b12-benefits-for-men\/\\\">health benefits<\/a>. It\u2019s important to understand why your skin needs the vitamin, how it works for skincare, and which benefits you can enjoy.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h3><strong>Why Do We Need Vitamin D For Our Skin?<\/strong><\/h3>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The National Institute of Health published facts about vitamin D for health professionals (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). It helps you understand how vitamin D works in your body. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, it synthesizes vitamin D.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Meanwhile, the National Institute of Health recommends vitamin D in several ways (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). 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