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sheila I beauty Natural beauty With Australians increasingly reporting great results from using vitamins and supplements to improve health and ward off ailments, it stands to reason that these pills, potions and topical creams loaded with vitamins and minerals might also VITAMIN A There are hundreds of published application of age-busting Vitamin A. This super-potent ingredient has been proven to fade brown spots, reduce wrinkles, improve tone and promote smoother skin. The good news is, that you can start with an over-the counter Vitamin A (or Vitamin A derivative known as a retinoid). OTC retinoids are less potent than prescription creams and so you can expect fewer side effects. When applied religiously at night time, weeks. Many experts recommend initial application should be only once every second night, gradually building up to every day. As you'd expect with a product as potentially potent as this, there's the and irritated if exposed to too much product too fast. Once you have graduated from an OTC retinoid, your doctor can prescribe a stronger formula 76 SHEILA SPRING 2012 VITAMIN C In actual fact, Vitamin C is a fantastic all round anti-ager which is proven to counter the effects of free radicals that are thought to be responsible for wrinkles, sagging skin and brown spots. VITAMIN E keeping conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis under control. A lack of Vitamin B can lead to dry skin have been known for centuries. It is particularly useful in combating the effects of intense sun exposure. Studies have shown that Vitamin E is why it is found in many moisturizers. Used before and after sun exposure, vitamin E will reduce swelling and redness caused by sunburn. B GROUP VITAMINS and irritated skin and sometimes can result in skin lesions or broken skin, particularly around the mouth and nose. Taking a B Group supplement can combat all of these problems and it is a good idea to consult a naturopath or your doctor if you are prone to dry, scaly skin. VITAMIN D Vitamins B2, B3 and B6 are all said to improve skin tone by reducing It is widely recognized that almost one Vitamin D, which we absorb through exposure to the sun. For some time now, doctors have been concerned about the widespread promotion of sunscreen and what this