Vitamin K2：Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin K's Skincare Benefits

When it comes to which vitamins we should be taking to keep our hair/skin/nails/all of the above in tip top condition, it can all get a little overwhelming.

In fact, It’s getting to the point where we need a calendar just to keep up with all the supplements we should be popping. Why? Because we've just added the latest vitamin to hit our desks. We're talking about vitamin K2, and it's definitely worth rejigging your daily pill organiser for.

The newest vitamin on the scene is K. Whilst it might not be one that will provide you with ‘instant glowy skin’ it does have a tonne of health benefits for our internal bits and bobs, which will help keep us kicking for longer (at least we hope).

What Is Vitamin K?

Vitamin K is part of a group of vitamins that has been primarily used to help heal wounds. Not to get too science-y but the main components of vitamin k are K1 and K2 which are helpful in pretty different ways.

K1 can be found in your favourite salad, primarily in kale and spinach aka in the green healthy bits. It’s also featured in vitamin oils and cereal grains. It’s almost sounding too healthy.Meanwhile, K2 lurks in fermented foods and animal products (eggs yolks, butter, etc.), and is also produced by the bacteria in our gut.You know what they say, happy gut, happy skin.

What Are The Skincare Benefits Of Vitamin K?

Products rich in vitamin K aid in your skin's healing process if it’s been compromised as it supports the skin's natural barrier function, so any cuts or bruises will thank you.

'As well as its useful in healing and bruising its been suggested that it can work on dark circles and possibly broken capillaries', says Marrone.

It reduces inflammation, redness and swelling and can even benefit skin conditions such as eczema. So ideal for any dry angry patches, as it will keep skin protected and hydrated.

One pivotal study has shown a significant correlation between Vitamin K levels and skin elasticity. Researchers found that higher dietary intake of Vitamin K was associated with reduced visible signs of skin aging in certain populations. This study underscores the potential of Vitamin K as a key nutrient in skincare regimens focused on aging gracefully.