Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant which protects the skin from UV radiation damage. It can actually reverse some of the damaging effects of the sun. Excessive exposure to the sun and UV radiation causes photo aging (“age spots” caused by the sun), which causes oxidative damage in skin cells. This is characterized by wrinkles, laxity, irregular coloring and appearance of brown spots, and a leathery quality.

Research studies have shown that presence of Vitamin C in tissues reduces this damaging effect on skin. Other than being an antioxidant, it is also known to enhance collagen production. Collagen also enhances skin resilience, working as an anti-wrinkling agent for the skin. Vitamin C Serums have an excellent protective effect against skin damage. Essentially, Vitamin C reverses some of the cumulative skin damage from sun exposure. Some Vitamin C Serums can also be used as an aide for sunscreen protection. The chemical in this vitamin transforms itself under UV light exposure, creating an anti-inflammatory reaction and thereby reducing sunburn. Aside from skin protection, Vitamin C also acts as a regenerator of vitamin E. In addition, since it gets absorbed in the skin, it is washed off by water or perspiration.

As a word of caution, using too much Vitamin C Serum can cause irritation. Always test a small area on your skin before you buy a product in the store. Ideally, try to use high-quality, natural and hypoallergenic products, and keep yourself restricted to the dosage recommendations.

Regular usage of Vitamin C Serum can actually slow down the aging process of your skin and retain your juvenile look for more years!