What vitamins can help protect my skin from sun damage?

Vitamin E might be called the great defender, since it protects cell walls and regulates collagen breakdown. E works best with helper antioxidants like C. Small studies show that swallowing C and E supplements significantly increases the skin's ability to stand up to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Rubbing on products that contain a combo of C and E also helps prevent damage when used before sun exposure. Since sun is the number one skin ager, this is good to know.

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