Something you need to know about vitamin C is that it’s available in our diet. It’s found in oranges, lemons, all citrus fruits, broccoli, baobab fruit, carrots, etc. The importance of vitamin C in our bodies is to provide and protect the body against free radicals. Free radicals are potentially harmful elements that destroy body cells. So vitamin C is a protective vitamin. It also aids in collagen production in the body.
Our bodies need a minimum amount of vitamin C daily so it’s important to include this in our diet. As for skincare, the best way to have our skin benefits from enough amounts of vitamin C is to supplement it with topical application.
Vitamin C serum penetrates the skin preventing the formation of free radicals and protecting the skin against harsh environmental damage. It also helps the skin in the formation of collagen and elastin, resulting in youthful glowing skin. Vitamin C is safe on all skin however like all skin products you need to do a patch test.
Summary of the benefits:
– Helps fade hyperpigmentation including sunspots, age spots, melasma, black spots left after an acne attack
– Helps boost collagen and elastin. This helps clear wrinkles, fine lines, and prevents the skin from sagging
– Helps clear under-eye circles, by hydrating the skin around that area and firming it
– Super hydrates the skin. It decreases the trans-epidermal water loss enabling the skin to retain moisture better
– Acts as an anti-aging agent
– Helps in the management of acne. This is definitely an item that should be included in acne management since some acne issues are due to dryness, presence of free radicals, and also they bring about blackspots that get cleared by vitamin C.
– It is a minor chemical exfoliant. Meaning it helps skin shade itself, leaving behind younger-looking skin.
Clearly, you need to add this to your skincare regimen, especially if age is catching up.
