What Does Vitamin C Do For Your Skin?
Vitamin C is known for containing powerful properties, with many people often praising it for alleviating the common cold. There is a vast range of health benefits associated with ingesting vitamin C, but using vitamin C topically has a wide array of benefits that help fight aging. Known to illuminate and even the complexion while providing hydration and reducing visible fine lines and wrinkles. But how exactly does Vitamin C bring about all of these benefits?
Ascorbic acid, a key component in vitamin C, cultivates the appearance of youthful, firmer skin. To keep glowing, learn about vitamin C and its brightening, age renewal, and hydration benefits
Benefits of Vitamin C On Skin
BRIGHTENING
Exposure to UV rays is one of the main factors that trigger the production of melanin. Vitamin C is commonly recognized to hinder the process and in turn, help to fade dark spots, correct skin discoloration, brighten the complexion.
ANTI-AGING
Beware of free radicals. These unstable electrons in molecules are caused by UV exposure and even food. They change the composition of healthy cells and damage them by causing visible aging effects such as wrinkles, sagging, and roughness. Vitamin C contains antioxidants, which can interact with free radicals to terminate any vital damage to cells while combating signs of aging.
HYDRATING
Dehydration is one of the main causes to dullness and uneven skin tone. The water-soluble derivative of vitamin C,
Magnesium asorbyl phosphate, possesses favorable properties like boosting hydration by decreasing transepidermal water loss, promoting moisture retention.
REDUCE REDNESS
Vitamin C is recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties which provide redness relief and promotes a balanced, even complexion and skin tone.
WOUND HEALING
Vitamin C possesses anti-inflammatory qualities that cut down on the risk of infection, and boost the repair process to help prevent the forming of scars.
COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
As we age, our collagen levels naturally deplete over time. Vitamin C derived products help to stimulate collagen production which therefore improves elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Applying Vitamin C Topically On Skin
Vitamin C comes in many topical forms. The most effective method of absorbing it topically is using a serum such as our C Shield Smart Serum. This lightweight serum harnesses a unique liposomal delivery system to shield from digital pollution-induced environmental aging and helps the skin appear more radiant. The water-based form allows the serum to fully be absorbed by the skin, allowing the potency of Vitamin C to be more effective.
To further enhance the benefits of Vitamin C, applying Botanica Soufflé Crème after the serum will help seal in the properties. This nourishing moisturizer also contains Vitamin C to treat a variety of inflammatory skin conditions. It is packed with a garden’s worth of botanicals to help nourish, calm redness, and replenish moisture to your skin. We offer this power duo as a set called Skin Tone Correcting Duo exclusively at sonage.com.
