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Vitamin A. What it does: “This anti-aging vitamin helps prevent clogged pores, increases radiance, improves skin tone, and stimulates collagen production,” says Chicago dermatologist Jordan Carqueville, MD.

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Though your Flintstones-chewable days may be long gone, vitamins are still a fantastic source of nutrients for your body. But could they also lead to gorgeous, radiant skin? The answer is a resounding yes. Below, four vitamins that are great for your complexion.

Vitamin A

What it does: “This anti-aging vitamin helps prevent clogged pores, increases radiance, improves skin tone, and stimulates collagen production,” says Chicago dermatologist Jordan Carqueville, MD. Translation: a clear, less wrinkly you. What to look for: Vitamin A most often appears as retinoic acid, retinol, or retinaldehyde, says cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski. While the prescription version—retinoic acid—is stronger, the differences between the others are minor, Carqueville says. Keep in mind: Powerful results come with the possibility of some less-than-pretty side effects: redness, flaking, irritation. Carqueville suggests using any product containing vitamin A just a few times per week until your skin gets used to it.

Vitamin C

What it does: Another multitasker, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, combating skin-damaging free radicals caused by sun exposure and pollution while also boosting collagen formation, Carqueville says. It helps fade spots and discoloration, too, Romanowski adds. What to look for: L-ascorbic acid or ascorbic acid, two potent versions (the former being naturally derived), work the hardest, says Romanowski. Keep in mind: Vitamin C is notoriously unstable, quickly losing potency when exposed to light or air. Look for serums in dark, opaque bottles and store them in a drawer or cabinet.

Vitamin E

What it does: A natural antioxidant, E protects skin from damage by, again, neutralizing those nasty free radicals. It also combats dryness by creating a protective layer that helps prevent moisture from escaping, explains Romanowski. What to look for: The form in skincare products is tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate. Keep in mind: Vitamin E isn’t wholly stable, either, so follow the same rules for choosing and storing products that you would with vitamin C. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Vitamin B3

What it does: “After vitamin A, this is the next-best anti-aging vitamin,” says Romanowski. It can do many of the same things as its slightly more aggressive counterpart, plus reduce redness—and it’s better tolerated, with a lower likelihood of irritation.

What to look for: B3 is typically listed as niacin or niacinamide.

Keep in mind: Use it in the morning, saving your retinol (which can make skin sun-sensitive) for evenings.

This story originally appeared in the September 2018 issue of O.

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Can vitamin C cause urinary problems?

But a new warning…research finds too much Vitamin C can lead to painful side effects like an increased risk of kidney stones, tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract. The signs and symptoms include: severe pain from the flank to groin or to the genital area and inner thigh. urinary urgency.

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Vitamin C is supposed to be the ‘go to’ for when you’re feeling under the weather, right? But a new warning…research finds too much Vitamin C can lead to painful side effects like an increased risk of kidney stones, tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract. The signs and symptoms include: severe pain from the flank to groin or to the genital area and inner thigh.

urinary urgency

sweating

restlessness

nausea

vomiting

blood in the urine

Experts say more research is needed and they’re continuing to study the connection. In the meantime, if you’re concerned with your Vitamin C intake or think you may have a kidney stone, contact your doctor.

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