Why Is Vitamin C Important In Skincare Products?

Why Is Vitamin C Important In Skincare Products?

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for our body, but it plays a vital role in improving the skin’s appearance and health. Vitamin C is actually L-ascorbic acid in technical terms and is naturally present in some fruits. It is also artificially added to many dietary supplements and skincare products for nourishment. It performs various functions (supporting the immune system and skin healing etc.) in our body.

Vitamin C serves as an antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pigmentary component to improve our skin’s texture and tone, helps in hydration, and reduces signs of aging quite effectively. Because of its effective antioxidant properties, it helps to repair damaged skin cells, enhance our skin's (natural) regeneration process and make our skin elastic, youthful, and more resilient.

Vitamin C can be taken in the form of fruits and vegetables. Still, researchers have recommended taking topical vitamin C as it’s more effective for healthy skin, plus there are many potential skincare benefits of Vitamin C.

Our body doesn’t produce Vitamin C, so we have to take it through diet or supplements and in skin care products (for skin’s health). Adding Vitamin C to your skincare routine will brighten your dull complexion, provide protection against free radicals and harmful sun exposure. It increases collagen production up to 50% upon regular use and makes our skin more firm and plump.

Skin Benefits of Vitamin C

Treats uneven skin toneEnhance/brightens a dull complexionReduce dark spots and blotchy skinRepairs cracked and damaged skinImproves wrinkles and fine linesPrevents premature aging/signs of agingIncrease collagen productionReduce hyperpigmentationPromotes healing and skin’s woundsDiminishes acne scarsReduce under dark eye circlesMaintain skin’s health and appearanceReduce redness and inflammationLimit damage against free radicalsProtection against sun damage/sun burns/sun spots

How Vitamin C Heals Damaged Skin?

Vitamin C has an antioxidant property and fights against free radicals or harmful toxins (produced as a result of pollution or a byproduct of metabolism) that encounter our skin and cause damage, so topical Vitamin C repairs our skin and helps in nourishment.

A study showed that the daily use of Vitamin C improves overall skin’s appearance. Also clinical studies have confirmed that a combination of Vitamin C with any other topical ingredient (vitamin E) provides protection against long-term sun damage and UV rays.

Why It’s Necessary To Use Topical Vitamin C?

It’s recommended to use topical Vitamin C as it goes directly into the epidermis. It also helps with acne by controlling sebum oil production in our skin. A study based on clinical trials revealed that it could reduce acne lesions if applied twice a day.

Furthermore, according to a study (clinical trials), topical Vitamin C can reduce dark spots by controlling pigment production.

Topical vitamin C is also helpful in treating melasma and hyperpigmentation. Past research shows 73% reduction in skin pigmentation after using it for a month.

How And When To Use?

Apply it (gently) in the morning right after your skincare routine (cleansing followed by Vitamin C serum, then apply moisturizer and sunscreen to seal the moisture into the skin) or at night after cleansing before going to bed.Always test a patch of your skin before using it regularly to avoid any side effects.

To avail all these amazing benefits of Vitamin C in the form of a serum, do try Le Rose Bio-active Vitamin C Serum by PEARL DE FLORE. It helps make your skin stay hydrated, bright, and look more youthful. It is perfect for all skin types.

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