A couple of questions

Does lack of vitamin D darken skin?

Dr. Kaufman concluded that darker skin pigmentation is associated with lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration. Serum vitamin D level also appears to be related to intake of vitamin D – rich foods and multivitamins containing vitamin D, but not self-reported level of sun exposure or use of sun protection.Mar 7, 2017

Does vitamin D affect skin color?

Concerning skin color, our results concur with previous data [30,32,33,34] showing that vitamin D deficiency varies by light and dark skin phototypes, i.e., dark skin color was significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency.

Can vitamin D deficiency affect your skin?

You may experience red, dry and itchy skin due to vitamin D deficiency. Intake of vitamin D can help you treat such skin problems. It can also reduce skin rashes. Vitamin D is also beneficial for treating eczema which is also a skin condition.

Which vitamin deficiency makes your skin darker?

The hyperpigmentation related to vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in darker-skinned patients. Few other cases of skin hyperpigmentation due to vitamin B12 deficiency have been reported in the literature. The mechanism of hyperpigmentation is due to increased melanin synthesis rather than a defect in melanin.

Do you need more vitamin D if you have darker skin?

Duirng the winter, vitamin D deficiency can be more prevalent because there is less sunlight available. You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Does vitamin D help skin glow?

Produced by the skin after sun exposure, vitamin D has a range of skin benefits, including effectively treating psoriasis and reducing acne with its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Another anti-ager, vitamin E neutralises free radicals so your skin can stay looking and feeling youthful.

Is vitamin D good for your complexion?

Often called the 'sunshine vitamin', vitamin D plays an integral role in skin protection and rejuvenation. In its active form as calcitriol, vitamin D contributes to skin cell growth, repair, and metabolism. It enhances the skin's immune system and helps to destroy free radicals that can cause premature ageing.

What causes the skin to darken?

The change in color happens when there is overproduction of melanin, the pigment normally found in the skin, forming deposits that darken the skin color.