What better time to reiterate our love of vitamin C than on National Vitamin C Day?
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a nutrient known for its role in immunity, tissue repair, and supporting nervous system function. Vitamin C is considered an essential vitamin, which means that our body cannot produce it on its own, and therefore needs a helping hand!
Getting this nutrient from the foods we eat is one of the easiest ways to reap its benefits. According to the National Institutes of Health, the recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men.
Fortunately, vitamin C is found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. These include berries, kale, kiwi, broccoli, papayas, peas and citrus fruits – phew!
Meanwhile, individuals often obtain the benefits of this nutrient in several other ways: not only by taking multivitamins or supplements for their diet, but also through skincare products like serums and face masks. vitamin C. This isn’t too surprising though, as vitamin C can provide a multitude of benefits to the skin.
Without further ado, let’s dive straight into the skin benefits of this extra special vitamin C!
Quick Facts About Vitamin C
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In the 18th century, sailors regularly ate onions (also rich in vitamin C) to prevent scurvy: a deadly disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.
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While citrus tends to be considered the poster child for vitamin C, you’ll find that it pales in comparison to papaya. While an orange contains about 50 mg of vitamin C, a papaya contains about 125!
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Since vitamin C is water soluble, it only stays in the human body for 24 hours. As a result, we should all receive a regular supply of vitamin C.
Skin Benefits of Vitamin C
Before we jump into the illustrious benefits of vitamin C for skin, keep in mind that all ingredients (even generally universal ones like vitamin C) have the potential to cause a reaction in specific individuals. So when trying a new skincare product or ingredient, a preventative patch test is always recommended!
Also, if you have a history of sensitive skin, it’s best to familiarize yourself with how vitamin C works best for you.
Without further ado, let’s celebrate what makes vitamin C such a C-lebtiry skincare!
Boosts collagen for firmer, plumper skin
One of the most important characteristics of vitamin C is its ability to promote the production of collagen in the skin.
Collagen is a necessary protein for firm, youthful skin. It is known to maintain elasticity while repairing tissue damage. The fact that vitamin C can help encourage this type of synthesis makes it particularly popular as an ingredient in anti-aging products.
Whether for a quick pick-me-up or as part of your regular skincare ritual, our Collagen Boost sheet mask uses vitamin C to encourage collagen production, along with the powerful antioxidant properties of retinol and ginseng. .
Helps keep skin hydrated
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is one of the main vitamin C derivatives used in skin care. Studies show that MAP can have a moisturizing effect on the skin, not so much because it introduces water into the skin, but because it decreases water loss through the epidermis. This gives the skin a better chance of retaining moisture.
Our PM Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidant Ultra Rich Treatment is a great way to get all the benefits of Vitamin C Serum in a velvety, hydrating night cream. This creamy, dreamy, citrus-scented moisturizer makes an impressive centerpiece in any nighttime skincare routine.
Our Vitamin C Boost is another treatment for extra hydration. It is composed of only two ingredients: vitamin C and hyaluronic acid!
Eliminates dark spots
Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is an overproduction of melanin, often shown by age spots, melasma, sunspots and acne scars.
Fortunately, vitamin C can not only help inhibit the response that causes skin hyperpigmentation, but can also reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Overall, learning to establish a routine around vitamin C can be extremely helpful in balancing out skin tone.
That’s why vitamin C is an essential ingredient in our Dark Spot Remover, a serum that uses powerful botanicals like red algae, papaya and matsutake mushroom extract. This potent blend makes for an effective vitamin C brightening serum packed with natural benefits, without the presence of harsh skin brightening ingredients.
Provides protection against sun damage
As you may already know, sun exposure makes our delicate skin vulnerable to harmful free radicals. These are unstable atoms known to wreak havoc on the skin over time, causing increased signs of aging.
Luckily for us, vitamin C is an antioxidant, which means it’s naturally good at fighting free radicals!
That being said, it is always recommended that you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen whenever you go out in the sun. After your fun in the sun, pamper your tanned (or sun-damaged) skin with the Vitamin C Mask. Formulated with camu camu extract, rosehip seed oil and turmeric , this mask delivers a potent dose of vitamin C directly to your skin, delivering unparalleled moisturizing, softening, and collagen-supporting properties.
Reduce dark circles
If you had a glass of orange juice to start your day as a kid, you’re surely no stranger to how a vitamin C boost can brighten up your morning!
As for the eyes, this may also be true; Vitamin C hydrates and brightens the delicate under-eye area, reducing the appearance of dark circles.
To depuff and rejuvenate your eyes with the power of vitamin C, you’ll need a little more than a glass of JO. Fortunately, we combine vitamin C with coffee to form our fan favorite Caffeine and coffee bean eye cream. After all, you may be an adult now, but you don’t have to look tired!
