The medical industry has been researching and recommending Vitamin C for a very long time.
It’s benefits are numerous and backed by clinical research, but did you know how many benefits this small molecule anti-oxidant possessed?
1. It’s safe for most skin types
Vitamin C has an excellent safety profile. Most people can use topical vitamin C for an extended period without experiencing any adverse reactions.
A 2017 review of research notes that vitamin C may cause minor skin irritation in concentrations above 20%. Because of this, its concentration often ranges between 10% and 20% in skin care products.
Vitamin C is also safe to use with other skin care actives, including alpha hydroxy acids, retinols, and SPF.
2. It’s hydrating
According to a 2017 research review, most healthy skin and organs contain high concentrations of vitamin C, suggesting that vitamin C accumulates in the body from circulation.
3. It’s brightening
Vitamin C can help fade pigmentation and smooth the skin’s surface to reduce dullness. This gives skin a youthful glow.
A 2017 review that vitamin C use has been shown to impede melanin production.
By inhibiting melanin production, vitamin C can help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It may also help brighten your skin’s appearance.
4. It helps reduce redness and even out your skin tone
Vitamin C has also been shown to act as an anti-inflammatory agent through its antioxidant capacity, according to a 2015 review. This means it soothes your skin and can reduce puffiness.
Vitamin C’s anti-inflammatory action may help:
- neutralize free radicals that cause oxidative damage.
- optimize the immune system to discourage an inflammatory immune response.
The anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin C can also help reduce redness, which in turn can create a more even complexion.
The combined reduction of dark spots, redness, and irritation makes for a clear, smooth skin tone.
5. It helps fade hyperpigmentation
Since it impedes melanin production, vitamin C can fade hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation — including sunspots, age spots, and melasma — occurs when melanin is overproduced in certain areas of the skin. It can also happen in areas where acne has healed.
Vitamin C inhibits melanin synthesis by downregulating the activity of an enzyme known as tyrosinase. It’s widely used in dermatology for reducing pigmentation of hyperpigmented spots on the skin.
6. It reduces the appearance of under-eye circles
Vitamin C serums can help smooth out fine lines by plumping and hydrating the under-eye area.
Although vitamin C is more effective at reducing overall redness, some people say it can help alleviate discoloration associated with under-eye circles.
7. It promotes collagen production
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that depletes over time. Lower levels of collagen can lead to fine lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin C is well known for boosting collagen production through the process of collagen synthesis. In fact, collagen synthesis can’t happen without vitamin C. This is because vitamin C is the essential cofactor for the two enzymes required for collagen synthesis:
- Prolyl Hydroxylase, which stabilizes the collagen molecule.
- Lysyl Hydroxylase, which provides structural strength.
8. It may help prevent skin sagging
Collagen production is tied to skin elasticity and firmness. When your collagen levels begin to drop, your skin may also begin to sag.
Applying a vitamin C serum may boost collagen production, resulting in an overall tightening effect. This is true for sagging due to natural aging, oxidative stress damage, or extreme weight loss.
This means it can help reduce the appearance of sagging skin, making your skin look firmer and more toned.
9. It protects against sun damage
Excessive exposure to oxidant stress via pollutants or ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is associated with depleted vitamin C levels in the skin.
Vitamin C levels are also lower in more mature or photodamaged skin, though researchers are unsure whether this is a cause or effect.
Sun damage is caused by molecules called free radicals. These are atoms with a missing electron. Free radicals search for other atoms from which they can “steal” an electron — and this can lead to significant damage to the skin.
Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect healthy skin cells by “giving” these free radicals an electron, rendering them harmless.
10. It may help soothe sunburns
In addition to minimizing redness, vitamin C accelerates cell turnover, according to a 2017 review. This replaces the damaged cells with healthy new ones.
Topical application of vitamin C, in combination with vitamin E and other compounds, has also been shown to reduce injury due to UV irradiation (aka sunburn). This combination also decreases the inflammation induced by excessive UV exposure.
11. It generally helps boost wound healing
Given its effects on sunburn, it should be no surprise that topical vitamin C application can speed up overall wound healing. Healthy wound healing reduces your risk of inflammation, infection, and scarring.
In fact, having a deficiency in this key vitamin can make wounds take longer to heal.
This is partly because wound healing is associated with collagen formation, and vitamin C boosts collagen production.
Complete “Post Summer” Reboot
Beauty Collective Pro offers many Vitamin C rich products, to find more simply type “Vitamin C” in the search bar. Here are some of our absolute favourites…
The Medicalia Collagen and Vitamin C Peel
The Collagen & Vitamin ‘C’ contains a new innovative formula that treats most signs of ageing on the skin. This peel contains Collagen Polypeptides, which increases the skin’s resistance, provides moisture, and smooths lines and wrinkles. The unique form of vitamin C performs as an excellent lightening and anti-ageing active. it also stimulates collagen synthesis, neutralises free-radicals and protects the skin. It works in synergy with Glycolic, Phytic and Lactic Acids to exfoliate and lighten the skin making it ideal for effective skin rejuvenation.
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Pevonia Luminious C and Sea Spa Facial
It’s the ultimate “pick-me-up” radiance facial! Dehydration and dullness are common after a long, hot summer. This facial is the perfect treatment to restore hydration and vitality in the skin.
Not only will your skin appear visibly brighter with a healthy, radiant glow, but this beautifully nurturing and relaxing treatment will also reduce fine lines while strengthening elasticity!
Medicalia “C” Serum with Oxyzomes
Offering a breakthrough technology in encapsulation manufacturing: oxyzomes; a targeted delivery system that increases bioavailability of stabilized Vitamin C by 85%. This serum protects and infuses the antioxidant deep within the skin for maximum anti- free radical benefits and collagen boosting effects.
Pevonia “C” Evolutive Eye Gel
Microemulsified C Évolutive Eye Gel with high-tech time-release sphérulites delivers decongesting benefits to your delicate eye zone throughout the day. Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ginkgo Biloba, combine to smooth wrinkles while reducing dark circles and puffiness. Reveal alluring eyes with a visibly refreshed and rejuvenated eye contour.
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