After a harsh winter, wearing face masks 24/7 and perhaps an entire year of neglecting normal skincare, we are all due for some new and exciting change in our beauty routines.
The good news is Vitamin C is here to turn up the glow.
Vitamin C skincare products have been on the rise for a while now, and for good reason. The endless benefits of vitamin C make it the perfect all-in-one addition to any beauty routine regardless of age.
Add it to your routine ASAP.
Here’s why.
1. It brightens your skin.
Getting that natural glow doesn’t have to be a challenge.
Vitamin C is an incredible and natural skin brightener. Vitamin C mildly affects the production of melanin and melanin oxidation. This prevents certain damages and pigmentation from long-lasting effects on the skin. The result is visibly brighter skin, hyperpigmentation control, and fading dark spots.
Although you may not see results right away, the continuous use of vitamin C is actively working to correct skin pigmentation and prevent further damage in the future. The best way to see these results may be through a serum or face wash that contains vitamin C.
2. It stimulates collagen production.
A really awesome benefit of vitamin C is that it naturally stimulates the biosynthesis of collagen. Collagen is the most important protein when it comes to keeping skin firm, youthful and supple.
As we start to age, our bodies produce less collagen over time, which begins the process of sagging skin and wrinkles. No one wants to see their youthful skin diminish, thankfully, vitamin C may be the vitamin of youth.
When used topically, vitamin C’s acidity helps promote skin to heal faster by creating more collagen and elastin. It helps maintain the collagen your body is already producing and protects it from future damage.
3. It has anti-aging powers.
We can’t stop our bodies from getting older but we may be able to reduce the appearance of aging. Since Vitamin C is an antioxidant, it can help keep the skin youthful and even combat the signs of aging.
A study in The Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology found that topically applied vitamin C was effective in rejuvenating skin, including collagen synthesis and anti-aging effects.
When vitamin C is used for a long period of time, the appearance of wrinkles and scars starts to diminish. It’s likely you will notice a drastic change in skin elasticity and wrinkle smoothing in about 40 to 60 days of consistent use of topical vitamin C. Many night creams and serums have vitamin C because of this fact alone.
BONSUS: Consuming foods with a lot of vitamin C can also reduce the formation of wrinkles.
4. It helps to reverse sun damage.
Soaking up the sun can be one of the best parts of summer and warmer weather. What isn’t so great is the risk for your skin and health, and then the sun damage that may follow years after many trips to the beach.
The sun is constantly emitting UV rays that can cause skin damage and even skin cancer if you aren’t careful.
Vitamin C can limit the damage caused by UV light exposure. The UV light triggers vitamin C to increase protection against free radicals and UV damage. This acts to reduce any sun damage that may have already been happening over time. Vitamin C can help to restore your skin (while maintaining a healthy sun-barrier) with just a simple vitamin C moisturizer or mist.
Although vitamin C is a great protector against UV light, it should not be used in place of sunscreen.
Keep using sunscreen!
5. It hydrates your skin.
Lastly, vitamin C can help keep dry skin hydrated. The component, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, which is found in vitamin C, hydrates the skin and helps retain moisture.
The most common reason for dry skin is transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Vitamin C both dietary and topically decreases the chances of TEWL as it promotes the synthesis of barrier lipids. This decreases water loss, reduces dry skin, and retains moisture.
The best way to achieve hydrated skin would be to use a vitamin C moisturizer. Say goodbye to dry skin!
Vitamin C can be easily obtained in serums, masks, lotions, scrubs, gels, etc. There is no limit when it comes to options that can best fit your routine.
Additionally, if you are looking to add vitamin C to your beauty routine beyond topical skincare, there are a few options for you to explore.
Humans cannot produce vitamin C on their own. When you add vitamin C to your diet you may see benefits like- increased energy, optimal immune function, and a reduction in physical and emotional stress.
Citrus-based fruits, broccoli, spinach and peppers are just a handful of foods you can incorporate into your diet for more vitamin C. Other options include vitamin C supplements or nutritional IV therapy vitamin C sessions.
Heal your skin and restore your body from the inside out.
Whatever option you choose for your beauty routine, there is no doubt that vitamin C is a full package of benefits that go beyond skin health.
Add more vitamin C to your life now.
You won’t regret it.