3 Amazing Benefits of Vitamin C For Your Skin

We have all heard of vitamin C and know it’s vital for healthy skin, but what is Vitamin C? It is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and aids skins natural healing process to repair damaged skin cells.

Another name for Vitamin C is ascorbic acid which is water soluble meaning that it dissolves in water and is delivered to the body’s tissue. It can be taken through food, supplements, and applied topically. Now let’s talk about three benefits for your skin.

Even Skin Tone

Struggling with red tones, hyperpigmentation, or just want an overall glow, Vitamin C is your best friend. It is anti-inflammatory proving to help reduce inflammation and puffiness. It also blocks the effects of tyrosinase (an enzyme responsible for pigment production in skin cells) while reducing oxidation of present pigment, preventing it from getting darker.

Helps our Signs of Aging

Our skin is constantly being exposed to the outside stressors  UV radiation, free radicals, and pollution which cause signs of aging. Sun exposure is a huge reason why our skin shows signs of aging.

Vitamin C protects the skin from UV damage and boosts the effects of your sunscreen when applied before your sunscreen. When applied daily it will stimulate collagen production therefore increasing firmness in skin and reducing wrinkles.

Hydration Hydration Hydration

Is your skin always feeling dry? This is amazing for hydration and studies have shown the healthiest skin and organs contain high concentrations of vitamin C.

Topical Vitamin C decreases transepidermal water loss which allows your skin to retain moisture better.

Products

Ready to incorporate Vitamin C into your skin care routine? Check out a couple of our favorite products sold here at Millefiori!

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic

How to use: Apply right after cleansing and toning in the morning.

Skin types: Dry, normal, combination, sensitive.

Skin concern: Sensitized, dehydrated, discoloration, aging.

Benefits:

• Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals.
• Visible anti-aging benefits, such as improvement of the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, loss of firmness and brightens skin’s complexion.
• Once absorbed, remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours.

 SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF

How to use: Applied right after cleansing and toning in the morning.

Skin types: Normal, oily, combination

Skin concern: Discoloration, acne, aging

Benefits:

• Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals.
• Improves the appearance of discoloration and overall skin tone.
• Once absorbed, remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours