What are the benefits of vitamin C on the skin?

The benefits of vitamin C on the skin are no longer in doubt. To brighten, firm, protect and strengthen the skin's natural defenses, vitamin C has benefits for the skin that are not negligible. As a result, it is found in more and more beauty treatments. So what is this vitamin? Where is it found? What is the effect of vitamin C on the skin?

What is vitamin C?

Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a vitamin that is essential for the functioning of the human body. In particular, it helps produce collagen, which is excellent for the skin, but also ligaments and bones. It also stimulates the immune system and has an antioxidant effect. Since it is neither stored nor synthesized by the body, regular intake allows you to benefit from the benefits of vitamin C on the skin and throughout the body.

Therefore, it is recommended to consume it in your diet, but also to use beauty treatments that contain vitamin C.

Where is vitamin C found?

To stock up on ascorbic acid and therefore benefit from the benefits of vitamin C on the skin, it is important to provide the body with the right elements.

Food

Food is the essential way to benefit from the necessary intake of vitamin C and therefore to take advantage of the effect of vitamin C on the skin and in the body. Good news, there are many foods that contain it and these are mainly fruits and vegetables. We preferably consume them organically to benefit from the benefits of vitamin C on the skin and in the body while avoiding consuming harmful substances.

Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C include guava, red or green pepper, papaya, kiwi, orange, mango, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, black currant, parsley, chili pepper, kale, pineapple, lemon, etc. With this wide variety of fruits and vegetables, it is very easy to incorporate vitamin C into your diet.

While raw and cooked vegetables and fruits are best, there are ways to supplement with dietary supplements. When it comes to their consumption, it is recommended to seek advice from a healthcare professional.

Cosmetics

Ascorbic acid can be found not only in food , but also in many cosmetic products. In fact, several treatments such as serums, creams or oils contain this vitamin.

What are the benefits of vitamin C?

In cosmetics, the benefits of vitamin C on the skin are numerous. It is used in particular to restore more radiant, brighter, firmer skin , but also to protect it and strengthen its defenses.

Fight against acne

The benefits of vitamin C on the skin can be felt when you have acne problems, but also spots. Indeed, ascorbic acid benefits from anti-inflammatory properties and is also said to have the ability to fight against certain bacteria responsible for the inflammatory reactions of acne. For facial imperfections , it therefore helps prevent the appearance of pimples as well as their inflammation. Natural, it is therefore a very interesting solution for people who have skin problems.

Have glowing skin

Ascorbic acid is also used to boost facial radiance. Thanks to the benefits of vitamin C on the skin, the complexion can indeed be fresher and brighter. Dull and/or tired complexions will be able to regain all their radiance and healthy glow. It is therefore an excellent way to brighten the complexion, but also to erase certain spots on the skin.

An anti-wrinkle treatment

We can also opt for vitamin C on the skin in an anti-wrinkle treatment . Indeed, it is a real anti-aging active ingredient that helps preserve the firmness of the skin, thanks to the production of collagen that it stimulates. Collagen production is therefore promoted with this type of treatment. In addition, ascorbic acid also has the effect of inhibiting the production of melanin to reduce the appearance of brown spots that can appear with age.

Antioxidant benefits

Finally, it is also necessary to highlight the antioxidant benefits of vitamin C on the skin. It can be used as an antioxidant treatment to protect against stress, pollution and any other element responsible for skin aging. In other words, it acts preventively against wrinkles.

Vitamin C in your beauty routine

There are many ways to incorporate vitamin C into your beauty routine. Most often, it is in the form of a serum or cream that you will find it. Using a vitamin C serum or a vitamin C cream will help protect the skin against aging, oxidation, dullness, spots or even imperfections. It is therefore a very complete ingredient that can be integrated into all kinds of routines.

We can therefore completely combine the benefits of ascorbic acid in our diet with those found in products such as serums and creams.

How do I choose my vitamin C treatment?

At Laboratoire Garancia, we are well aware of the effects of vitamin C on the skin and that is why we have integrated it into one of the treatments from the L'Appel de la Forêt range . This range helps combat external aggressions thanks to patented high-tech active ingredients and innovative botanical extracts.

The dual phase serum Radiance and Youth

The dual-phase serum Éclat et Jeunesse L'Appel de la Forêt is the ideal product to integrate into your beauty routine. It helps fight against skin oxidation, aging or even lack of radiance. It even contains carrot extract in its formula to block blue light rays and thus protect the skin against its harmful effects.

It can be used morning and evening, just a few drops are enough to enjoy its benefits. This product has also been awarded the Prix Victoire de la Beauté 2021-2022. It can also be combined with the magic radiance and youth powder, L'Appel de la Forêt to boost the results

Magic Powder Radiance and Youth

In the Call of the Forest range , there is also the magic powder Éclat et Jeunesse . This antioxidant mixology powder contains 10% pure vitamin C combined with plant-based collagen. The combination of these two ingredients helps boost the skin's collagen, revive its radiance, but also bring firmness and elasticity to the skin while fighting against aging.

Thanks to the small measuring spoon, it is possible to mix the right amount of powder with the L'Appel de la Forêt serum and thus boost and potentiate the effect of the serum.

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