Benefits of Vitamin C
- Are you worried about Sun Damage, Pigmentation or Premature Aging?
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Premature ageing is caused by the breakdown of collagen, it is therefore critical is to use a tropical Vitamin C in maintaining a healthy and resilient skin. As we age we naturally lose the nutrients in our skin, this is also caused by other factors such as sun exposure and pollutants in the air such as cigarette smoke. We all know living in Australia we have the highest rate of skin cancers caused by the UVA and UVB rays. Sun damage can cause pigmentation and premature ageing of the skin.
The good news is that you can fight back by replenishing our skin with Vitamin C. This antioxidant plays a powerful role in assisting the production of collagen, a protein that gives your skin elasticity. As you age, collagen breaks down and wrinkles begin to form. Vitamin C has been proven to protect our cells from environmental damage and repair the cells to reverse the signs of ageing.
The question I get asked by my clients is can I drink more orange juice or take Vitamin C supplements and how do I know what Vitamin C to buy. The facts are applying a Vitamin C to the skin can be 20 times more effective than taking it orally. Tropical Vitamin C is sold in a wide range of products from serums to lotions so how do you know which one.
This is very important when choosing a Vitamin C as the skin can only absorb, if it contains L-ascrobic acid, which is pure Vitamin C. L-ascrobic acidis considered one of the most important water soluble antioxidant. This is why it can deliver down in the layers of the skin to help keep the cells healthy from sun and pollutants. There are different percentages of Vitamin C, always look for ones that have at least 10% L-ascorbic acid and that they package in a airtight and opaque bottle or jar. Serums are always are going to be more potent than creams and can deliver deeper down. Vitamin C is only applied to a clean skin in the morning only, as the skin can only absorb small amounts.
There are many companies out there with Vitamin C in their range, but it is very hard to get the right pH balance, as a beauty therapist I always wanted whats best for my clients. I have chosen Skin Ceuticals, Medik8 and Mesoestetic as I believe they are the best these medical grade products that are scientifically backed to deliver the best results.