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Vitamin D

Type of ingredient	Vitamin
Available forms	Oral supplements for the deficient, topical prescription medications, oils and moisturizers.
Origin	Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and one of the most critical vitamins for biological function. Our skin is an important natural reservoir for its production, triggered by UV light in synthesis. Our gut (via diet) and our skin (via sunlight) are the two main sources of vitamin D, which is made in two forms: vitamin D3 in the skin and D2 and D3 in the gut-both of which are further modified by our kidneys. Look for fortified foods such as milk as well as salmon, eggs and mushrooms as excellent food sources of vitamin D.
Main benefits	Calms inflammation, protects the skin and improves cell renewal.
Characteristics	The main function of vitamin D is to maintain calcium balance in our bodies, but it also has functions far beyond that, for example, the role it plays in skin health. The most important practical use of vitamin D in the skin to date is as a mild to moderate anti-inflammatory, used clinically as a cream in the treatment of conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo.
Target group	Anyone who is deficient should take a vitamin D supplement.
Frequency	For topical use, there is no harm in using it daily.
Association	Combines well with other antioxidant vitamins, growth factors or retinoids.
Dissociation/ Contraindication	Topical vitamin D cannot be combined with hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid, because the acidic pH inactivates it.
Side effects	Topical vitamin D is generally safe for daily use, but like any skin care product it could cause irritation, or clog the pores of acne-prone skin if applied as an oil.
Use	For sun-stimulated vitamin D, sun protection is essential, as is limiting exposure to 10-15 minutes a day and minimising the amount of skin you expose. It is possible to get enough vitamin D from the sun and still protect yourself from skin cancer. This is because our bodies naturally make vitamin D in response to sun exposure. However, the amount you need to make enough vitamin D is quite small. In fact, accidental exposure to the sun, even when you are wearing sunscreen, is enough.