
The Benefits of Vitamin C for Skin
Thanks to its impressive résumé of anti-ageing benefits, vitamin C is one of the most-searched for skincare ingredients on Google. Here’s why it’s worth looking for…
What is vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps tackle some of the most common skincare concerns, from dull skin to fine lines and an uneven skin texture. Although our bodies don’t naturally produce it, it can be applied topically to the skin to give all skin types a boost of radiance and protection.
5 vitamin C benefits for skin
It would be quicker to say what vitamin C can’t do. Fortunately for us, its list of skincare benefits is as long as it is impressive.
• Reduces dark spots
Hyperpigmentation, sun spots or dark patches on the skin occur when melanin (the pigment that gives skin its colour) is overproduced. This can be a side effect of sun exposure, changes in your hormone levels during pregnancy or even acne. Vitamin C helps to reduce melanin production and prevent the oxidation of existing pigmentation, stopping it from becoming darker.
• Evens skin tone
As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps to protect against the effects of sun damage and free radicals, which can damage cells and cause inflammation. The anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin C can also help to reduce puffiness and redness, to encourage a smoother, more even complexion.
• Smooths skin texture
As we get older, our body produces less collagen, an important building block of the skin – it’s what keeps its plump and firm. To slow down unwanted sagging, applying a daily dose of vitamin C can help to stimulate and maintain your body’s natural collagen synthesis.
• Provides a healthy glow
Skin looks at its healthiest when it’s naturally glowing. And when it comes to glow-giving ingredients, they don’t come more potent than vitamin C for skin. As well as helping to encourage a younger, firmer-looking complexion, adding a vitamin C serum into your daily routine can also help to brighten your day in every way possible.
• Helps fight harmful toxins
Vitamin C not only helps to encourage a brighter, plumper complexion, it also provides antioxidant protection from free radical damage. Without it, environmental aggressors including the sun and pollution can cause your cells responsible for skin elasticity and collagen production to break down.
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