Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
What is it?
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient in animals (including humans) that mediate a variety of important biological functions, including wound healing and collagen synthesis.
Main Benefits
Anti-aging, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, brightening, fading dark spots
More Information
As shown by numerous scientific studies, Vitamin C is a vital ingredient for healthy skin. It supports important and well-known functions, stimulating collagen synthesis and assisting in antioxidant protection against UV-induced photodamage. And while oral Vitamin C supplements are important for overall health, topical application of Vitamin C have been shown to increase thickness of epidermis, lessen wrinkles, increase collagen and elastin synthesis, decrease inflammation and collagen degradation, decrease melanin production and reduction of scars. Vitamin C is necessary for protection against sun damage in the epidermis, where it neutralizes free radicals produced by UV rays. In the thick inner dermis, vitamin C is needed to produce and maintain collagen, the spongy protein that gives skin its underlying structure and plump appearance. It also increases proliferation and migration of fibroblasts, the cells responsible for collagen production, and regulates signalling pathways related to inflammation, aiding wound healing.
Scientific reference
Al-Niaimi F, Chiang NYZ. Topical VitaminC and the Skin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017 Jul;10(7):14-17.
Souyoul SA, Saussy KP, Lupo MP. Nutraceuticals: A Review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2018 Mar;8(1):5-16.
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