Instead, pop some peanuts and gain a healthy glow on your face as well.
How, you would ask?
Well, peanuts are a great source of Vitamin E; a one-stop antioxidant that protects your body from damages caused by free radicals such as ultraviolet rays, smoke etc.
Vitamin E and Beauty
Hundreds of commercials bombard you with products that have "Vitamin E". Does that suggest something?
"Yes. Vitamin E has strong antioxidant properties. It protects the cells from any damage from the toxins produced by your body or from external sources," explains Dr. Aparna Santhanam, Dermatologist from Kaya Skin Clinic, Mumbai.
Vitamin E is also a great anti-ageing source. As you age, your skin starts losing moisture and elasticity. Vitamin E fights these ageing effects and restores moisture in your skin.
It has also got sun-protective properties and prevents acne and scars.
"In recent times, Vitamin E has also been used in under eye gels. This is because the skin around the eye is very fragile and prone to ageing, lifestyle and environmental factors," says Dr. Santhanam.
So which cream is best suited for you?
Although there are many products in the market, they only have marginal amounts of Vitamin E. Therefore its effects on your skin may not be as it portrays in the advertisements.
According to Dr. Santhanam, going natural is the best bet. "One of the best natural sources of Vitamin E is aloe vera gel. Apart from that, you could include dry fruits like almonds and nuts in your diet or opt for supplements to get the required amount. However, if you intend to use a Vitamin E based cream, then get it first checked by a dermatologist," she says.
Other Possible Benefits
Heart Diseases
Vitamin E in your diet could slow down the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL), which promotes blockages in the heart. Thus it may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
According to Cardiologist Dr. Pawan Kumar, there are no conclusive reports to prove that Vitamin E prevents heart diseases. However, since it builds up your immune system, it is highly recommended by physicians.
Again there is no evidence to prove that Vitamin E prevents cancer. Since certain cancers are believed to be the result of oxidative damage to your DNA, the antioxidant properties of Vitamin E helps prevents this damage.
Vitamin E regulates retinol or Vitamin A levels in your body, which is essential for proper vision. It also helps in preventing age-related retinal degeneration. However, there is no evidence of it preventing cataracts.
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