Vitamin C for Skin Health. What does it do for the skin?

Learn About the Benefits of Vitamin C Serums and Creams

It’s no news to us that Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, but what part does it play in protecting our skin from the effects of the sun and ageing?

What Does Vitamin C Do for The Skin?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is found in connective tissues, such as skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones, teeth, heart valves, and the cornea. Collagen requires Vitamin C and iron to form healthy protein fibers. If Vitamin C is lacking, then collagen forms abnormal fibers resulting in fragile skin, blood vessels, and skin lesions.

The skin becomes dull, and dry, and sun or UV damage will be evident as well as the unwanted early signs of ageing. Collagen is tough and does not stretch easily. It provides strength to the skin and most importantly holds the skin together. Vitamin C is widely used in skincare to help improve the look of wrinkles.

Is Vitamin C Good for the Skin?

5 Tips for Using Vitamin C in Your Skin Routine

Use your Vitamin C product correctly by knowing how to incorporate them into your routine. Here are 5 tips that we would like to share with you:

Go For Vitamin C!
Start incorporating this antioxidant into your everyday skin care routine. Germaine de Capuccini’s Timexpert Radiance C+ range is a pure vitamin C formulation, made to help improve the appearance of dullness for a brighter, more radiant-looking complexion.
Use Your Vitamin C in The Morning
We say morning for obvious reasons. You’re preparing to take on the day, along with its pollutants including UV rays. Vitamin C gives your skin antioxidant support and helps dull skin look healthier and more radiant.
If you prefer using a Vitamin C concentrate or serum at night, it should be used on clean skin after cleansing and toning.
Perfect Partners
Vitamin C is an antioxidant, but it is not a sunscreen, so you still need sun protection. Don’t skimp on your SPF. We use and recommend a CC cream for everyday use paired with our Vitamin C serum. A good antioxidant serum is a helpful partner to your daily SPF.
Layer Correctly
The secret lies in layering with other products in your routine. As a rule, apply from lightest to heaviest. Serums are applied after cleansing and toning your face, moisturise with a cream or emulsion, then finish with an SPF.
Know Your Skin
Active ingredients and antioxidants are an amazing combination but it is also about finding what works for you. If you would like to know what is best for your skin, please contact us or chat to your Skin Expert to decide if vitamin C is right for you.