Get your Vitamin C on

Skins affected by excessive free radical damage display wrinkles, pigmentation, decreased elasticity and firmness. Some of the causes of free radical damage in the human body are sun damage, smoking, dietary choices, stress and pollution.

Whilst much of this damage cannot be avoided, it can be minimised. L-Ascorbic Acid, commonly referred to as Vitamin C, is a powerful antioxidant and is recognised for its ability to protect against free radical damage. It is essential for the synthesis of collagen which in turn significantly improves skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity and decrease sallowness. It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties by acting as an antihistamine thus can be used to treat a variety of inflammatory skin conditions. It is also useful in wound healing of all types. From cuts, burns and recovery from surgical wounds, Vitamin C helps the skin to heal better.

Vitamin C significantly improves skin clarity and has skin brightening properties and is used in the treatment and maintenance of several pigmentation disorders such as Melasma, post inflammatory hyper pigmentation and general prevention of unwanted discolouration.

Have look at what happens when you cut an apple in half and sprinkle one side with Vitamin C:

 

Vitamin C used singularly in a formulation often has its abilities questioned because of its reaction and degeneration with water. Ascorbic or L-Ascorbic Acid can fast turn into a pro-oxidant or free radical within 3-4 hours when mixed in a water based serum or solution causing the formulation to eventually turn brown. Instability of Vitamin C limits the forms in which it can be used to achieve effective results, thus Skinstitut’s L-Ascorbic Acid is in pure powder form and does not suffer from the above mentioned limitations, providing the most effective and stable form available on the market.

Just a rice grain amount of Skinstitut’s L-Ascorbic Acid mixed with your favourite serum, moisturiser or sunscreen will have you well on your way to achieving a healthy, radiant and youthful glow - so get your Vitamin C on!

Vitamin C 

• Protects against free radical damage
• Helps reduce UV damage
• Anti-inflammatory
• Assists with collagen production and skin firmness
• Improves skin colour, radiance and tone

 Source: Uniquelaser and Skinstitut