Benefits of Vitamin C in your skincare

We all know that Vitamin C works wonders at boosting your immune system but did you know about the importance of Vitamin C in your skincare? To be honest, until recently neither did I.
I have seen my mother use products containing vitamin C on her face and hands for years but I was never something I thought I should be doing.



Vitamin C penetrates your skin to fight free radical damage caused by the environment, it also helps fade pigment, stop inflammation and brighten your complexion. Vitamin C is also known for its anti-ageing skincare properties as it acts as collagen booster, making skin look firmer and more luminous. It can be used by everyone, of all ages as it both helps to prevent skin deterioration in the first place, and aids in the repair of damage once it's done. Its best used as part of your morning skincare routine, that being said, you can use it at night too as recent studies suggest that free radical damage continues to affect your skin overnight.



But don’t just buy the first Vitamin C product you find. Vitamin C is a vulnerable ingredient that breaks down when it comes into contact with light, air and water. Therefore, it's best to opt for formulas in air-tight packaging, pumps or single-use, individually wrapped products. The concentration of vitamin c in a product is equally as important, a potency of 10-20% means that results for the skin will be seen quicker and with better results. Vitamin C is available on the market in a variety of creams, serums, and transdermal patches Of these formats, it is usually the serum that contains active vitamin C.