Vitamin C

Vitamin C, a water-soluble antioxidant commonly found in citrus fruit, is also known as Ascorbic Acid. Vitamin C is widely recognized in the prevention of scurvy. Its immune-boosting properties protect enzymes and fight off oxygen free-radicals that can break down collagen and cause skin to lose elasticity.

There are different forms of Vitamin C - Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and L-Ascorbic acid. Many are used in topical skincare treatments.

Vitamin C plays an important role for body function and repair, including scar tissue remodeling and collagen synthesis. Vitamin C is used for the treatment of aging skin and offers a major defense against photo-damaged skin that can increase the aging process. Vitamin C has the ability to restore rejuvenation to skin tissue, making it an essential ingredient for almost all skin types and conditions.

Reviewing the different types of Vitamin C on the market today, a person can determine what product will provide the best benefits to individual skin types. More sensitive skin types may prefer an Ascorbic Acid versus L-Ascorbic acid, which can have a lower pH and be more active on the skin.  

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