Vitamin A keeps mucous membranes healthy and thus helps overcome dry skin. Vitamin A also boosts resistance to infections. Take care however, as high doses can cause birth defects. Pregnant women should avoid taking vitamin A supplements. Vitamin C is needed for several detoxifying enzymes.
Copper is required for the formation of melanin pigment in the skin and hair.
It also teams up with iron to form red blood cells. Oysters, crab, lobster, mussels, liver, kidney, nuts, yeast, cocoa powder, bran and dried fruit. Iron gives skin good colour. Iron is sometimes known as nature's blusher. Certainly a lack of iron leaves you looking pale and washed-out.