Take Care Tuesday- Benefits of Vitamin C
why should I use Vitamin C in my Skincare Routine?
"Vitamin C is among one of the well-known ingredients in skincare but did you know it has a plethora of benefits? Read on to learn about this awesome antioxidant and see if it’s the missing ingredient in your skincare routine!
Vitamin C is an amazing skincare additive because of its hydrating, brightening, and anti-aging properties. It helps to reduce hyperpigmentation by stopping melanin production, which mean dark spots and dullness are stopped in their tracks. Vitamin C also promotes collagen production, which can help prevent fine lines and sagging skin. Collagen is responsible for firmness and elasticity of the skin and the synthesis of collagen can’t happen without Vitamin C.
Vitamin C also protects against sun damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that carry pollutants and UV light which can damage the skin due to the molecules being quite unstable, therefore causing the oxidative stress to the skin. Because Vitamin C is an antioxidant, it is able to protect the skin, rendering free radicals as harmless. For example, have you ever cut into an apple or avocado and it turns brown due to air exposure? This is what oxidate stress does to the skin. However, if you pour lemon juice, (a source of the antioxidant Vitamin C) on the fruits, they are able to stay fresh longer! While I don’t suggest using lemon juice on your skin, cosmetic-grade forms of Vitamin C can work the same wonders for you!
In skincare products, Vitamin C may also be listed as “ascorbic acid” or “L-ascorbic acid”. You’ll want to look for a product with a dark, opaque bottle of Vitamin C can be unstable and will stop working if exposed to too much light. Try using Aveda’s Tulsara Bright Concentrate, a serum that’s 98% naturally derived! It contains Vitamin C to help you get your glow on and licorice root to even out the skin tone, and finally molasses extract to reduce the appearance of dark spots. Vitamin C is generally safe for most skin types, although sensitive skin types should do a patch test before using. Vitamin C can be used twice daily unless you use retinols or AHA’s/BHA’s. In that case, use Vitamin C in the morning and your retinols or acids at night.
If you’re looking for a gentle but powerful additive to your skincare regime, try using a Vitamin C as your all-star product! It generally takes several weeks to see results. So, be persistent and watch as your skin becomes more glowy and radiant than ever before! ” -Xoxo Vai
Did you know Vai offers a Vitamin C Facial in our spa?!? Book now!
