Vitamin C serum is like the fountain of youth because when I first used it, the next day, my skin was super bright and fresh. The tone was even and very nice. Here are more benefits of vitamin C serum including boosting collagen production. Collagen tends to diminish in time, but not if you use Vitamin C serum. Also, there are foods that take collagen from your skin like coffee, so if you drink lots of coffee, you may not see a big difference.
Benefits of Vitamin C Serum
There are plenty of benefits to using vitamin C on your skin. They include:
- safe for most skin types
- hydration
- brightening
- reduce redness
- reduce hyperpigmentation
- reduces the appearance of under-eye circles
- promotes collagen production
- may help prevent sagging
- may protect against sun damage
- may soothe sunburns
- may help wound healing
It’s hydrating
Most healthy skin and organs contain high concentrations of vitamin C, suggesting that vitamin C accumulates in the body from circulation.
It’s brightening
Vitamin C can help fade pigmentation (more on this below!) and smooth the skin’s surface to reduce dullness. This gives skin a youthful glow and helps fade dark spots and general dullness that prevent from getting that dewy glow.
It helps fade hyperpigmentation
Vitamin C impedes melanin production, vitamin C can actually fade hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation including sunspots, age spots and melanoma.
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
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. In fact, collagen synthesis can’t happen without vitamin C.
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 begin to sag.
Applying a vitamin C serum may boost collagen production, resulting in an overall tightening effect.
This means it can help reduce the appearance of sagging skin, making your skin look firmer and more toned.
It protects against sun damage
Too much exposure to oxidant stress via pollutants or UV irradiation is associated with depleted vitamin C levels in the skin.
Sun damage is caused by molecules called free radicals.
Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect healthy skin cells by “giving” these free radicals an electron, rendering them harmless.
It helps reduce redness and even out skin tone
Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent through its antioxidant capacity. This means it soothes your skin and reduces puffiness, letting your face shine through.
- neutralize free radicals that cause oxidative damage
- optimize the immune system to discourage inflammatory immune response
The anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin C can also help reduce redness, which in turn can create a more even complexion. Plus, oranges are super yummy on a picnic.
Vitamin C is ultra rejuvinating
