Vitamin C serves its purpose in defending and protecting the skin. It also operates as a tremendously valuable antioxidant in skin care formulations. Antioxidants offer protection to your skin and prevent accelerated aging while nourishing and supplementing the skins deeper layers and fighting free radical damage.
What is free radical damage?
Free radicals cause chronic damage to the cells of the skin and antioxidants can neutralize these dangerous molecules. Applying antioxidants topically is one way of solving the problem of getting additional antioxidants into your skin. Vitamin C improves the appearance of skin, prevents wrinkles, and is essential in cell proliferation. It can also be used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation as a tyrosinase inhibitor.
Vitamin C does not absorb UV light but exerts a UV-protective affect by neutralizing free radicals, while this effect is not seen with sunscreens. The solution to this is to incorporate an oil-soluble Vitamin C into your morning skin care regimen. This addition will enhance the efficacy of your sunscreen, protect your skin from environmental damage, and prevent early signs of aging and UV exposure.
