How This Vitamin D Supplement Became My Secret Weapon For Healthy, Glowing Skin*

I consider myself to be a confident person, but sensitive patches of red, dry, not to mention just plain uncomfortable skin make me feel a little less so. I was tired of dealing with stubborn and bothersome skin concerns, and I had just about reached my breaking point, having dealt with these issues off and on for years.

Every decision I made was dictated by the status of my skin. Enough was enough—I was ready for smooth, healthy skin that didn't distract me from everyday life.

If you've been down the same rabbit hole as I (and most people who have dealt with skin concerns) have, it's likely you already know your skin's well-being is determined by how well you're taking care of yourself holistically.

I leaned into this holistic approach to health and made small, consistent changes in my daily life to support my skin as well as I possibly could. 

It was around this time that I learned vitamin D has antioxidant properties that protect skin cells, so I started researching the best vitamin D supplement to help me maintain healthy vitamin D levels and promote my skin health.* I was fascinated by the plethora of podcasts on the vast benefits of vitamin D.

It wasn't long before I realized not all vitamin D supplements are created equal. I discovered that vitamin D3 is far superior to D2 for its bioavailability and that 5,000 IU is a good dose to achieve vitamin D sufficiency and support all of the physiological mechanisms that vitamin D is involved in—including functions that support skin cells.*

I started taking a vitamin D3 supplement with 5,000 IU potency, and my skin health did begin to improve—but not as much as I had hoped.* After taking a hard look at the ingredient list of my supplement, I decided to research other options. 

When I first read the ingredient list of vitamin D3 potency+, making the switch was a no-brainer. In addition to this 5,000 IU vitamin D3 itself being organic (and coming from a sustainable plant-origin algal source), it also has a trio of avocado, olive, and flaxseed oils—all of which are super nourishing to skin cells.* (And as a bonus, healthy fats also aid vitamin D's absorption!)*

I also love mindbodygreen's high-quality amber glass packaging for its sustainability, ability to retain the supplements' quality (especially those organic oils), and aesthetic (obviously).

I can't recommend mindbodygreen's vitamin D3 potency+ enough. After the health benefits I've seen in a short amount of time, I don't ever see myself stopping my daily vitamin D supplementation.