12. Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a vital vitamin for skin health. No wonder anti-aging creams have this as an important ingredient. If you want to stay younger, you can’t afford to lack in this vitamin because:

• It helps in tissue repair
• It helps skin retain its moisture to stay supple
• The vitamin protects skin from UV damage
• It strengthens skin cell membranes
• It helps to preserve natural oil barrier of skin to impart it a healthy glow

For adequate supply of Vitamin E, include foods like wheat germ oil, safflower oil, rice bran oil, almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, avocados, spinach, bell peppers, fish, papaya, mangoes, kiwis, kale, and parsley.