What are the benefits of Vitamin C for the skin?
Vitamin C is super popular. Both the internal body and the skin need to be healthy. But what exactly is it? And what exactly does it do? Chicory Skincare Skin expert Caroline van Eeuwijk answers all the questions you have about Vitamin C.
What is it?
Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and has many functions in the body, such as protecting cells, helping healing wounds in the body and keeping blood vessels and cartilage healthy. It is also incredibly good for your skin.
It is an antioxidant and is needed, among other things, for the formation of connective tissue. It strengthens the skin, making lines less visible, for example. The benefits of vitamin C are numerous.
Does vitamin C make the skin whiter or lighter?
Vitamin C also helps against hyperpigmentation, which means that it prevents the accumulation of melanin cells and equalizes your complexion. So yes, this helps to make the skin lighter, but it does not change the natural color of your skin.
Does vitamin C cause skin irritation or does it damage the skin barrier?
Vitamin C is not a panacea. The effects are only noticeable with long -term use. Too much of this vitamin, for example in special serums, can also have adverse effects, such as skin irritation, sensitivity, permanent redness and hyper pigmentation.
When should you not use vitamin C?
It is better not to use this if your skin is already sensitive or has taken an overdose. Both circumstances can cause irritation or redness on the skin.
Are supplements good for the skin?
Yes! By consuming the necessary amount of vitamin C, either through natural food such as citrus fruits or via supplements, you create the building blocks internally for the production of collagen, which rebuilds the skin.
However, this does not mean that a topic vitamin C cream is unnecessary, they are both beneficial for various reasons. Topical creams have an enlightening effect and remove impurities from the skin.
Can you use vitamin C every day?
Now you probably wonder: how do I process this in my daily routine? The Rose -bottel seed oil In the chicory skincare Regenerating Oil Serum is a perfect daily dose for your skin. Apply it under your cream with pressing hand movements on cleansed skin. Good for the day and also for the evening, easy thing it!
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Are you curious about which products are suitable for you? Plan a free online skin consultation with our skin expert Caroline.
