Why It’s a Good Idea to Use Vitamin C on Your Skin

March 08, 2021

We all know that vitamin C is good for us. It’s one of the first things we reach for when we feel the sniffles are coming on. But should we be using it on our skin?

Turns out, vitamin C can play an important role in our beauty regimen. Some benefits of using Vitamin C on your skin include: 

• It promotes collagen production
• It helps to diminish the appearance of fine lines
• It promotes firm, youthful skin 
• It helps protect against sun damage
• It helps to fade scars

 Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from damaging free radicals caused by toxins in our environment and too much UV exposure. It fades scars and evens out your skin tone for smoother-looking skin.

In today's society where looking youthful is something everyone craves, adding vitamin C to your skincare routine seems like a no-brainer. As we age, the skin experiences attacks from the environment, the products we put on our face, and the food we eat. Our skin is quite resilient but quite fickle too. It responds to all these factors fairly quickly. The upside here is that you will immediately know if or when it’s time to change something in your diet or lifestyle. 

Let’s look at some of these factors in greater details and the vitamin C products that may be able to help. 

How to Use Vitamin C on Your Skin

Amazingly, vitamin C's skin-saving benefits aren't limited to its antioxidant status. It has plenty of other skin-healing properties that make it worthy of a permanent place in your beauty routine.

For one, because it's highly acidic, when vitamin C is used topically, the skin is triggered to heal itself by accelerating the production of collagen and elastin.  Remember, collagen and elastin are both naturally occurring protein fibers that help keep skin plump and firm. So, in helping to promote collagen production, vitamin C can help prevent premature aging of the skin.

If you want to improve the elasticity of your skin, promote clear skin by getting rid of hyperpigmentation and reducing inflammation then vitamin C will become your go-to beauty product. It’s even great as a moisturizer, replenishing thirsty skin. 

Vitamin C is available in liquid serums, creams and powder form and each varies in its level of effectiveness. With so many varieties, it can be confusing when it’s time to choose the right product for your needs.

According to WebMD, you want to choose L'Ascorbic acid as your main ingredient since this type of vitamin C is the most researched and the most active form used in skincare. Stick to a product that says its vitamin C concentration is between 10% - 20% as any higher could become irritating and any lower will probably not do what the product promises.

When using vitamin C, avoid other direct acids or exfoliants. You may want to alternate this serum with your retinoids and at-home chemical peels so that your skin does not become irritated. Always make sure to pay attention to the instructions on the package of your vitamin C to know where it is most effective in your routine and whether you should use it in the morning or at night. 

If you’re using a liquid serum, choose one in a dark bottle and keep all Vitamin C products away from heat and light. Store it in a cupboard or drawer and not out on your counter. 

Of course, eating lots of vitamin C will help from the inside out too so be sure to get lots of citrus, peppers and other fruits and vegetables into your diet to look and feel your best self. 

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