Five genius ways to get more Vitamin C for your skin
We know that vitamin C is key for us to have every day as it’s an antioxidant that protects cells, DNA, proteins, and lipids from oxidative damage. It is also essential for the formation of collagen, which is important for our skin as our body does not naturally produce the vitamin.
But with more of our favourite local restaurants adding takeaway options each week and the temptation of rewarding each working day with a glass of wine, it can be easy to let the nutrients and vitamins slip from our diet.
In addition to strengthening the immune system, it also has many other benefits and contributes to:
- Normal function of the nervous system
- Psychological function
- Protects cells from oxidative stress
- Reduces fatigue
The epidermis (our skin) retains a lot of vitamin C and our body knows to send it there once we’ve ingested it. However, you can also use it topically by introducing products with the vitamin into your skincare routine. Ensure to introduce it slowly as getting the dosage wrong can lead to irritability and breakouts.
Many of us are looking at ways we can incorporate more vitamin C into our lives with over 2,000 searches for vitamin C skincare a month. Since lockdown began, John Lewis reported a 248 per cent increase in skincare products with a concentrate of vitamin C, and Feel Unique a 66 per cent rise in searches.
The following are great options to increase the amount of vitamin C your skin is getting.
With a focus on the immune system, these tablets from New Nordic will help your body through periods when it is under extra pressure and provide an easy way to get a high dose of vitamin C. Taking one tablet daily will support formation of collagen, affecting normal blood vessels, bones, cartilage and skin.
Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum
Squeezing these capsules will release one shot of super-targeted face serum to support moisture and antioxidation. Described as a daily must-have, the capsules help to firm and smooth skin while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster
A serum is an easy way to topically apply vitamins to your skin. This one contains a blend of 15% stabilised vitamin C at a pH of 3.0 with antioxidants such as vitamin E and ferulic acid. As well as having younger-looking skin, this booster also protects skin from environmental damage.
These patches boast an 85% increase in vitamin and antioxidant absorption providing 250 milligrams of vitamin C and Glutathione. Add the patch to your skin to release its ingredients over 24 hours, promising to enhance your skin’s luminosity and decrease discolouration.
Powder enables for quick absorption into the body and these are full of vitamin C, zinc and over 18 Certified Organic superfoods. This will help to boost collagen production and support healthy hair cells, as well as it making for easy use on the go.
