Who doesn’t like Vitamin C? It’s one of nature’s most effective nutrients for our bodies in helping get over a cold, protecting our immune systems and necessary for growth and development. So, how does Vitamin C get an ‘A’ for being an amazing skincare product, let’s take a look!
Vitamin C in an antioxidant, meaning it protects the skin from free radicals caused by UV exposure and air pollution. It helps lighten hyperpigmentation while evening out skin tone and enhancing radiance. It helps your skin repair damaged skin cells naturally. Everyone over 40 should be integrating a Vitamin C product into their skincare routine STAT!
When used topically, due to it’s highly acidic properties, the skin responds in the active reproduction of collagen and elastin that help to keep the skin plump and firm. So, Vitamin C can actually help in the premature aging process. As mentioned earlier, it also helps to inhibit melanin production which causes hyperpigmentation with it’s brightening ability.
When looking into the most effective Vitamin C products to integrate into your skincare routine, look for the term L-ascorbic acid which is the most effective form of it out there and to use it in a serum form. When combined with Vitamin E the effectiveness doubles. Use these serums under your moisturizer. If you have sensitive skin…start out with around a 5% and you can work your way up to 20%.
Vitamin C gets an ‘A’ for being apart of your skincare routine. If you are over 40, bring the C factor into your routine! The benefits are exponential! Here are a few examples of products on the market to choose from!
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum