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Is using vitamin E and C capsules for skin good or bad?

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It's good for sure vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and also have sparing action on other antioxidant vitamins also i.e. vitamin C and A. However most important vitamin for skin is Vitamin A in the form of retinoic acid. read more

In 2009, a German study on vitamins C and E, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggested that instead of protecting athletes, the supplements may block some of the benefits of exercise, notably its ability to improve insulin sensitivity and boost the body’s natural antioxidant system. read more

Longevity: According to a review of studies that included almost half a million people, antioxidant supplements (including vitamin E, beta carotene, vitamin C and selenium) did not prolong life or protect against disease. read more

Like vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant. Its main function in skin care is to protect against sun damage. Vitamin E absorbs the harmful UV light from the sun when applied to the skin. read more

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