Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential to skin and scalp health, according to the Linus Pauling Institute Micro nutrient Center; Vitamin A plays important roles in the immune system and blood circulation as well as supporting the maintenance and function of skin cells. Foods that are good sources of vitamin A include eggs, butter, dairy products, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, cantaloupe and papaya.
B Vitamins
B vitamins perform a variety of functions in the body that contribute to skin health. According to the National Institutes of health, Office of Dietary Supplements, B vitamins support the circulatory system to ensure that oxygen and nutrients go throughout the body, aid in metabolism, and assist in the creation and growth of new cells. Foods that are good sources of B vitamins include meat, poultry, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, beans and leafy green vegetables.
Vitamin C
While vitamin C is best known for its role in the immune system, this nutrient is also important to skin health. Vitamin C-rich foods include citrus fruits and juices, kiwi, strawberries, green peppers, Brussels sprouts and spinach.
Zinc
According to the National Institutes of health, Office of Dietary Supplements, zinc is essential to healthy cell growth and development, which is necessary for the maintenance of skin, hair and nails. Deficiency in this mineral can contribute to the development of a variety of skin conditions such as itchy skin and scalp, dandruff and eczema. Foods that are good sources of zinc include meat, poultry, seafood, whole grains and nuts.
