5 Top Supplements for Aging Skin!
April 8, 2025
by Morayma MaKay
Writer / Blogger & Content Creator
Adulthood Rewired
Biography: Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer. She has
dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as
both a researcher and content creator.
“Protect your skin.”
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While using quality skin care products is essential for maintaining the integrity of our skin as we age, there are a few extra little steps that help with the aging process from the inside out. These are 5 simple yet very effective supplements you can add to your daily routine that will lead to a healthier and more supple you!
Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple Cider Vinegar helps to alkalize your body and supports your immune system, and gut health. A healthy gut means less chances of skin eruptions, breakouts, and inflammation. It also helps to normalize the Ph balance of your skin and is full of naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids.
Apple cider vinegar can be used both topically diluted with a bit of water as a toner, and taken as a supplement by adding a teaspoon to some juice in the morning. You will want to opt for an organic version that contains the “mother” which is the cloudy looking substance at the bottom of the bottle for maximum potency.
Zinc:
Most of us know that zinc is a go-to remedy during “cold and flu season” because it’s been shown to lessen the severity and duration of bugs, but did you know it’s also amazing for your skin? It is! Zinc is a trace mineral that we often don’t get enough of because our food sources are so depleted of it. Zinc is considered a powerhouse for our skin because it helps to protect it from free radical damage, and protects its lipid layers and fibroblasts, which are the cells that produce collagen.
If your body is depleted of zinc, then it won’t be producing collagen at optimal levels, which leads to premature wrinkles. Our skin also depends on zinc for new cell production and turnover. Since zinc is so great for the immune system, it also helps ward off inflammation which in turn can help reduce acne flare-ups.
Collagen Peptides:
Collagen peptides benefit and strengthen your hair, skin, and nails, promote skin elasticity, reduce joint pain and degeneration, boost your muscle mass, metabolism, and energy output, and improve your liver health amongst many other things.
Our bodies all produce collagen, but as we age that production slows down which leads to a whole slew of things like sagging skin, wrinkles, joint pain, and loss of muscle mass. Supplementing with a high quality collagen peptide powder, or even drinking bone broth will help your body retain its youthful integrity.
Evening Primrose Oil
Primrose oil is packed full of Omega-6 fatty acids, and Vitamins A and C, all of which are necessary components for healthy skin. When taken orally, this oil moisturizes your skin from the inside out and feeds it with its amazing fatty acids. As a matter of fact, primrose oil has been used to treat rough skin, wrinkles, and acne for centuries and was once considered “the King’s Cure-All” because of its healing properties.
Resveratrol:
Resveratrol is arguably one of the most potent anti-aging compounds found in nature. It contains high amounts of polyphenol which is akin to an antibiotic produced by plants when they are under stress and which they use to protect themselves.
The science behind this supplement says that our skin can benefit from this in a very similar way. Resveratrol helps protect our skin from external stressors like free radicals, and UV rays, and has the potential to repair damage that has already occurred. If you prefer your Resveratrol in liquid form, try a glass of Malbec…it is said to contain the highest reserves of polyphenols….and, well, tastes pretty good too!
