Was ist Vitamin C?

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is a dermatologically used antioxidant that depigments the skin and helps protect it from sun exposure by fighting oxidation caused by ultraviolet radiation.

It also helps with ageing by improving the elasticity of the skin through the formation of collagen.

Vitamin C can be found in many different forms,Most famously in foods, fruits, but by eating these foods we get vitamin C in a general form.

But if they want to see the benefits of vitamin C on the skin, orally it doesn't have that effect, it only has it when applied directly.

What does vitamin C do for your skin?

  • Improves the appearance and tone of the skin.
  • slows aging
  • improves skin elasticity because it forms collagen.
  • brightens skin tone and evens out skin tone
  • protects against sun exposure (for vitamin C to do its job of protecting us from ultraviolet radiation, it must always be accompanied by a sunscreen).

The downside of vitamin C

It is a very unstable molecule and loses its properties very easily when it comes into contact with heat, air or light.

This is why it is important to formulate it for use in cosmetics.

Which skin types can use vitamin C

It is suitable for all skin types,

Young skin helps fight premature ageing

And older skin fights photo-ageing

But always be careful with extremely sensitive skin or skin with acne problems (in these cases it is advisable to talk to your dermatologist first)

How and when to use vitamin C

It is always better to use vitamin C during the day as we benefit from its photoprotective function against ultraviolet rays, but it must always be accompanied by sunscreen.

Incompatibility with vitamin C

Vitamin C is not compatible with niacinamide,

if you have these two ingredients in your routine, it's not a problem.

Use vitamin C during the day and niacinamide at night.

Or use them alternately one day vitamin C and another day niacinamide.

Vitamin C and retinol

It's also not combinable, it's best to use vitamin C during the day and retinol at night.

In summary, adding vitamin C to their daily routine can only bring them positive results,

And well-groomed skin is skin that is healthy.

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