Vitamins for skin | Skincare ingredients

Summary

Vitamins aren’t just for your diet – they’re essential for healthy, radiant skin too. From Vitamin A to Vitamin E, these powerful ingredients help hydrate, protect and repair your skin, while supporting a smoother, more even complexion. Here, you’ll see how they work, how you can use them, and why they’re a must‑have in any skincare routine.

What they
DO

Skin vitamins are nutrients you apply topically to nourish and support your skin. They can help you:

Protect against environmental stressors
Strengthen the skin barrier
Promote cell renewal
Reduce signs of ageing and uneven tone

Each vitamin works in its own way: Vitamin A encourages renewal, Vitamin C brightens, Vitamin E locks in moisture, and B Vitamins soothe and balance your skin. Together, they give your complexion a multitasking boost.

Why they
WORK

Vitamins support your skin’s natural processes at a cellular level.

Vitamin A stimulates collagen production and cell turnover.
Vitamin C brightens and protects against free radical damage.
Vitamin E seals in moisture and protects against environmental stress.
B Vitamins help calm irritation, regulate oil and maintain barrier health.

For best results:

1
Apply
vitamin‑containing products consistently, both morning and evening.

2
Combine
serums, creams and moisturisers for targeted effects.

3
Layer
under sunscreen to protect your skin from UV damage and environmental stressors.

Refresh your
ROUTINE

Revitalise your skin with this easy daily routine built around brightening, barrier‑boosting vitamins.

Cleanse

Start with a gentle, vitamin‑infused cleanser to remove impurities without stripping your skin. Massage in circular motions, then rinse with lukewarm water to leave your complexion feeling fresh and balanced.

Apply dark spot treatment

Target uneven tone and pigmentation with a concentrated Vitamin C or niacinamide serum. Pat it onto areas of discolouration to help fade dark spots and boost radiance over time.

Brighten with eye cream

Gently apply a small amount of eye cream enriched with Vitamin B5 or caffeine to your under‑eye area. This helps smooth fine lines, brighten dark circles and energise tired‑looking skin.

Moisturise (day and night)

Choose a vitamin‑enriched day or night cream to nourish and repair your skin. Vitamin E and provitamin B5 strengthen the skin barrier and leave your complexion looking plump and healthy.

Apply HA serum to damp skin

Hyaluronic acid binds itself to water, drawing moisture deeper into your skin.

Try it
OUT

Nourish, protect and brighten your skin with NIVEA’s vitamin‑infused products.

Are skin vitamins right
for you

Most skin types benefit from vitamin‑infused skincare. Vitamin C suits dull or uneven complexions, while niacinamide calms redness and strengthens the skin barrier. If your skin is dry or sensitive, look for formulas with Vitamin E or provitamin B5 to nourish and soothe. If your skin reacts to active vitamins, you can also try antioxidants like coenzyme Q10 or green tea extract for similar protective benefits.