Sometimes looking in the mirror is anything but pleasant. You see a face with tired and sallow skin, the first fine lines and wrinkles seem to become more and more pronounced and other changes to your complexion can hardly be concealed.
If you know this uncomfortable moment, you might reach for anti-ageing products and wonder what the individual ingredients do. Today we want to take a closer look at one particular ingredient. We’ll take a look at how vitamin C can be used for the skin and what options there are for using it.
Vitamin C and free radicals
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. This means that it can scavenge free radicals and thus protect against oxidative stress in the cells.
Free radicals are produced in the body in different ways. UV radiation and other harmful environmental influences play a role in this. A certain amount of free radicals is not a problem. However, if they get out of hand, we speak of oxidative stress and this can become problematic. Free radicals tend to steal electrons from other molecules. This can damage the cells and also contribute to premature skin ageing.
This is where the antioxidant effect of vitamin C (and vitamin E, by the way) and similar substances comes into play: they provide electrons in an uncomplicated way and thus render free radicals harmless. This can help to protect the skin from free radicals and oxidative stress.
Vitamin C for the skin: further effects
The antioxidant effect is not the only benefit that vitamin C can have for the skin:
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Vitamin C contributes to collagen formation for normal skin function.
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Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E. Vitamin E, in turn, is considered THE skin vitamin.
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In the form of peelings, vitamin C can help to rid the skin of dry cells. This makes the skin smoother and more even, but also more sensitive to UV radiation. So don’t forget sun protection, especially with high concentrations of vitamin C.
External use: making the most of the effects of vitamin C
You can supply your skin with vitamin C both internally and externally.
Externally means that you use cosmetic products such as vitamin C cream, peeling or vitamin C serum. However, you should proceed with caution if you have very sensitive or dry skin. Vitamin C has an acidic pH value and can therefore irritate the skin. So start with low concentrations and observe how your skin reacts.
Internal use of vitamin C
The internal use of vitamin C requires a varied and balanced diet, which can be supported by dietary supplements. The great advantage of this type of application is that not only the skin benefits from vitamin C, but the whole body. Vitamin C also supports the nervous system, immune system and energy metabolism and has many other benefits. Did you know, for example, that vitamin C also increases iron absorption?
Therefore, make sure youeat a balanced, “colorful” and vitamin-rich diet with lots of fresh foods! Citrus fruits, peppers, broccoli, berries, parsley and cabbage are particularly rich in vitamin C.
Supportive intake of vitamin C
If you have an increased need for vitamin C or other nutrients, a dietary supplement such as COLLALUXE PREMIUM COLLAGEN can provide valuable support. This unique collagen drink also contains our SAM-Silicium® has also been included in the formula.
It contains collagen peptides, vegetable MCT oil from coconut, rose hip extract with pure vitamin C, L-tryptophan, silicon dioxide and valuable amino acids. It’s very easy to use: add the powder to a drink of your choice once a day and stir well! A shaker or blender can help to distribute the powder evenly.
Of course, you can also combine the external and internal use of vitamin C: Use high-quality cosmetic products and support your skin with a healthy diet and, if you have an increased need, with a suitable dietary supplement!
Suitable products: COLLALUXE and ULTIMATE BEAUTY contain vitamin C. This vitamin contributes to collagen formation. It also supports the function of the immune and nervous systems. Vitamin C helps to protect the cells from oxidative stress.
