9 reasons to include vitamin C in your facial care

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for human health. Our bodies, unlike other mammals, cannot produce it, so we need to consume it, ideally through a balanced diet or supplements.

Vitamin C, located mainly in the most superficial layer – the epidermis, is an antioxidant that neutralizes the effects of free radicals, which are extremely harmful to the body. They cause oxidative stress in the skin, damaging the cells responsible for producing collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which provide structure, firmness and elasticity to the skin.

As a result, the skin begins to look dull, tired and loses its radiance, wrinkles and dark spots appear, which disrupt the uniformity of the epidermis, reflecting premature aging.

1. It is an antioxidant: it fights oxidative stress for brighter, healthier skin.

2 – Protects skin from the effects of pollution: Helps skin cells protect themselves from ozone and helps repair damage already done.

3 – Reduces inflammation. In particular, people with acne and rosacea can reduce redness and swelling.

4 – Protects against UV rays: Limits the skin’s reaction to UV rays, which can accelerate aging and cause wrinkles.

5 – Strengthens skin barrier function: By increasing the body’s production of ceramides and other lipids, vitamin C improves skin barrier function and helps maintain high levels of moisture, resulting in softer, more elastic skin that better resists the aging process. .

6 – Improves radiance: Has an exfoliating effect, removing dead skin cells that can create a dull complexion, revealing brighter, more uniform skin. And it’s especially helpful if you have dry skin.

7. Increases Collagen Production: Helps stimulate collagen production in the body so skin remains soft and smooth, improving the appearance of fine lines.

8. Improves Uneven Pigmentation: Prevents and improves the appearance of dark spots caused by UV exposure and the aging process.

9 – May Help Acne-Prone Skin: In higher concentrations, it can also help balance sebum levels for people with oily, acne-prone skin.

Vichy Laboratoires offers in its product line Liftactiv Supreme Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum which has a combined formula of active ingredients: 15% pure vitamin C of the highest concentration, vitamin E, pine polyphenols and pure hyaluronic acid. It strengthens the skin’s antioxidant defenses, reduces blemishes, evens out tone, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and, when used over time, helps promote radiant, healthy-looking skin. The amber glass container keeps the formula safe and the dispenser makes it very practical to use.