Guide to Skincare Ingredients

Correct and Protect with Vitamin C

Did you know that external factors such as ultraviolet radiation and environmental pollutants are the main culprits when it comes to skin aging?

Vitamin C is one of the most important ingredient to have in your skincare regime, apart from a sunscreen.



vitamin C stimulates collagen production, offers protection from the sun and aids in reducing free radicals.


Researchers has found that vitamin C supplements do not reach the epidermis—the skin’s uppermost layer, so topical application is necessary.



Topical application of vitamin C protects the skin in a variety of ways.

- Its antioxidant properties protect cells and their DNA from damage and mutation.
- It can help protect the skin against sun damage and skin cancer.
- protect the skin from free radical damage after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and environmental pollutants (stress/pollution)

Vitamin C is an essential component in the body’s production of collagen
- It improves skin texture, brightens the skin, reduces brown spots, decreases, and helps prevent wrinkle formation.
- helping to maintain firm and youthful skin!


Sunscreens alone only protect skin from 55% of the damage from the sun, however when combined with a topical antioxidant, the skin is offered up to 96% protection.
So every morning apply your vitamin C serum followed by your sunscreen and you will be protected from ultraviolet (UV) rays and environmental pollutants, which accelerate skin aging.

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Andrea Patel Dermatology Nurse Practitioner & Director Author
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