Vitamin D and skin health: Could deficiency be causing breakouts, dryness, and dullness?
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 10:30 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Skincare involves the application of creams, serums and skin based treatments. But what if somebody tells you that the real cause of your breakouts, skin dryness and dullness is attributed to internal factors? One overlooked factor whose deficiency is linked with skin changes is vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. This vitamin is responsible for strong bones and teeth, but it also has a part to play for skin health and it can’t be ignored. Vitamin D plays the role of hormone in your body and helps in cellular growth, repair and metabolism. Skin cells contain vitamin D receptors which means that they listen to signals. When the body has adequate levels of vitamin D, the body's immune system is well functioning, it has lower inflammation and also a strong defense barrier. This makes the skin healthy and more resistant to infection.
