Vitamin C is one of the most popular ingredients in skincare products.
Dermatologists and estheticians have called it a powerhouse skincare staple ingredient for years and years. And for good reason. Subsequently, vitamin C is known to provide protection and support where it’s needed most when applied correctly.
A major bonus factor of using vitamin C – it’s safe for almost all skin types and won’t cause any allergic reactions or other dermatological issues.
How Does Vitamin C Help Acne?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that boost your immune system functioning. This powerhouse element plays a key role in promoting the healing, growth, and repair of tissues throughout the body.
We use Deep C on our clients. This serum is like a daily multivitamin for the skin. It neutralizes damaging free radicals while brightening and improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Our triple C serum helps to support natural collagen synthesis and brighten and balance the tone and texture of skin.
When you’re suffering from acne breakouts, vitamin C increases the flow of antioxidants to the affected areas. which in turn reduces the severity of the condition. As vitamin C protects the skin from free radical damage it also helps in skin regeneration, while forming scar tissue, blood vessels, and tendons. It is considered to be one of the more effective treatments of cystic acne.
The redness in pimples is a result of inflammation. Vitamin C has strong anti-inflammatory properties which can help in reducing the redness caused due to acne breakouts.
Vitamin C Improves Collagen Production
Collagen in your skin keeps it firm and tight. When we have the proper amount of collagen production our complexion and pigmentation glows.
As you age, collagen production naturally slows down. However, using a cream or serum with vitamin C in your daily skincare routine increases collagen production by up to 50% when used regularly over time.
Collagen gives our skin support and structure, and as it degrades with age, we begin to notice wrinkles and fine lines. This topical treatment/vitamin is a necessary component to preventing collagen loss.
Using Vitamin C Fights Free Radicals
Free radicals are environmental toxins that invade the pores of your skin. This causes dullness, inflammation, skin discoloration, and other blemishes. We are naturally exposed to many free radicals on a daily basis. Free radicals are in the form of several elements like air pollution, smog, cigarette smoke, UV sunlight exposure and stress.
When your skin is directly supplied with an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals, it prevents melanin production and reduces free radicals. This is crucial to restore and brighten the skin after suffering from acne.
Is Vitamin C Safe To Use In Pregnancy?
Yes!
Many dermatologists and skincare therapists also recommend using a daily Vitamin C serum during your pregnancy to help brighten dark spots and help prevent pigmentation (aka melasma or ‘pregnancy mask’).
Consequently, during pregnancy hyper-pigmentation and acne (fluctuating hormones.. oh my!), slow collagen production (fine lines, what?!). That ever-elusive luminous glow which some of us see for a couple of months before 2am wake up calls become the norm. Vitamin C is perfectly safe to use throughout pregnancy and new mama-hood.
Always be sure to check with your healthcare provider to be certain of which ingredients are right for you.
The Bottom Line
We are all looking for a must have item in our skincare arsenal. One that offers a plethora of skin-healthy traits that is multifaceted. Vitamin C is our best choice to achieve the goal we aim for.
Additionally, this product offers quick benefits (like brightening), but it also improves skin cell function at the cellular level. You should be taking vitamin C internally and applying it topically to get the most out of its use. It’s a vitamin that we all need for healthy, glowing skin.
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Cheers to clear!
Rene