Vitamin C
Vitamin C
The benefits of Vitamin C for skin are well-researched and documented. This powerfulantioxidant protects against damaging free radicals caused by UV radiation that lead to finelines, loss of elasticity, and other premature signs of aging.
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What is vitamin C?
What is vitamin C?
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in tissue regeneration, collagen synthesis, and protein metabolism. Humans are unable to make this water-soluble vitamin and must get it through dietary consumption or oral supplements. Healthy skin needs high concentrations of it, which neutralizes and eliminates oxidants caused by environmental pollutants, smoking, and sun exposure. Severe deficiencies of L-ascorbic acid can result in impaired wound healing, bruising, dry skin, fatigue, bleeding gums, and a generally weakened immune system.
What are the skin benefits of vitamin C?
What are the skin benefits of vitamin C?
The most significant anti-aging benefits of Vitamin C for the face are seen with topical application versus oral supplements. Clinical studies have shown that topical L-ascorbic acid increases collagen production, decreases melanin formation, and has the potential to diminish wrinkles and fine lines. It helps the skin heal itself and stay plump and firm by accelerating elastin and collagen synthesis. This clinically proven skincare ingredient fades hyperpigmentation, speeds wound healing and helps prevent dry skin texture by strengthening the skin barrier function.
Helps with these environmental & lifestyle factors:
Helps fight the effects of pollution on your skin. Polluted air contains small nanoparticles which cause premature aging. Clinical studies show that people with low pollution exposure levels have brighter, healthier, more radiant looking skin.
Keeps your skin healthy even if you spend a lot of time in the sun. The sun's heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause burning and photoaging.
Helps counter the effect of high stress on your skin. Living with too much stress ramps up your body's production of cortisol—and wreaks havoc on your skin.
Vitamin C helps with these skin types:
Vitamin C helps with these skin types:
Dry skin
Vitamin C helps prevent dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier function.
Normal skin
Vitamin C diminishes wrinkles and fine lines and helps the skin stay plump and firm.
Good for these age ranges:
It refines the skin, making it smoother, creating a more even skin tone, a brighter appearance, and gives you radiant skin from within.
It is a perfect fit to address the primary skin care concerns of people in their 20s and early 30s. Make it a part of your regular skin care routine for healthy, beautiful skin.
This is a great time to make it a part of your skincare routine as you start thinking about incorporating more ingredients with anti-aging benefits.
It is a great bet for consistent, everyday incorporation in your skincare routine as it not only will tighten up your anti-aging regimen but also help you achieve firmer, more youthful skin.
As skin matures, it tends to lose hydration and feel dry. This helps hydrate and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin C works well with these other ingredients
<p>In terms of protection from UV rays, Vitamin C works well with other antioxidant agents such as Vitamin E. It also pairs nicely with hyaluronic acid, ferulic acid, and green tea extract. If you are using Vitamin A derivatives like retinoids, be sure to use those at night and Vitamin C skincare products in the morning to avoid irritation.</p>
Helps with these skin concerns:
Vitamin C helps with the following skin texture concerns
Usage Guide
Vitamin C oxidizes rapidly, which means it breaks down when exposed to air or light. Be mindful
of proper storage and discard if the product turns a dark yellow. If you are new to this active,
start with a low concentration (5% or less) and gradually work your way up to the maximum of
20% l-ascorbic acid. Those with normal to oily skin will benefit from L-ascorbic acid, while drier
skin types may experience less irritation with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, another version
of Vitamin C.
A vitamin C skincare product can be used twice daily, especially prior to sun exposure, to mitigate the effects of free radical damage. While this antioxidant does confer UV protection, always finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 35 or greater. Give yourself at least 8-12 weeks to see the skin brightening and anti-aging effects of it. We recommend continued use of vitamin C for wrinkles and fine lines, acne scars, dullness, dark spots, and suppleness.
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What is vitamin C found in?
What is vitamin C found in?
Foods high in Vitamin C include citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, cherries, kiwis,strawberries, bell peppers, papaya, parsley, and broccoli.Pure ascorbic acid is often incorporated into serums, foaming cleansers, moisturizers, andsunscreens, however not all preparations contain a bio-available version of Vitamin C.
Is vitamin C suitable for sensitive skin?
Is vitamin C suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, in lower concentrations. If your skin is sensitive or prone to conditions like eczema orrosacea, you can still benefit from Vitamin C serums, but try a test area first. Sensitive skin maydo better with Vitamin C products enriched with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and other soothingingredients.
Things to keep in mind
Vitamin C side effects
Possible side effects of topical Vitamin C include stinging, redness, itching, and tingling. These side effects are usually temporary and disappear as the skin acclimates or with lower topical concentrations.
Ingredients to avoid with vitamin C
Find out if you need vitamin C
Find out if you need vitamin C
Vitamin C is a tried and true skincare ingredient that brightens, smooths, and protects. This potent antioxidant enhances radiance and keeps signs of photo-aging at bay. Is Vitamin C your key to revitalized skin? Find out by taking the PROVEN Skincare Quiz™ today to find your formula.
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