Vitamin C is our ally on many different fronts. Whether it is boosting the immune system’s response, skin regeneration, or enhancing the skin’s overall healthy condition, it’s sure to deliver. What is so unique about it that makes it so valuable for the skin? How can vitamin C-rich cosmetics benefit us?
Vitamin C deficiency makes the skin susceptible to capillary breaking, slower wound and sore healing, and lowered immune defense. It is easy to tell when the skin is lacking vitamin C, and if ignored, this condition only worsens with time. Vitamin C is one of the best researched ingredients used in cosmetics, therefore it well deserves your attention.
Vitamin C for delayed aging process
Vitamin C is one of the rock-star ingredients in anti-aging cosmetics. As an antioxidant, it protects the skin against the activity of free radicals that aim to destroy its structure. Vitamin C slows down the aging process, and stimulates the production of collagen, the protein that together with elastin is responsible for supporting the skin. Collagen’s deficit has similar effect as the activity of free radicals, hence these problems combined may wreak true havoc for the skin.
Vitamin C inhibits the activity of free radicals, and maintains adequate collagen level in the skin, facilitating its longer-lasting suppleness and smoothness.
Vitamin C for even skin tone
When it comes to brightening the skin discolouration due to UV radiation, inflammatory conditions, or hormonal imbalance, vitamin C works wonders. Overpigmented spots hardly add to our appearance, especially on the face. They form because of overproduction of melanin. The precious vitamin C protects against overpigmentation problems by serving as an excellent sunscreening agent, but also brightens the already existing dark spots, so it both prevents and cures.
Vitamin C for acne-prone skin
This versatile agent has also found its application in anti-acne therapies. It is worth noting that among other factors acne is caused by the activity of free radicals that vitamin C is so very efficient in handling. Also, due to its antibacterial qualities, it helps to eliminate the bacteria infecting the skin. As it curbs seborrhea and prevents sebum oxidation, its benefits for the oily, combination, and acne -prone skin are obvious.
Elixir for your skin
The beneficial effect of vitamin C has been put to use in Arkana’s new arrival, 10 % C Elixir. It is a formula containing 10% of vitamin C in its most active form. Due to its wide activity spectrum, it wonderfully complements Reti Fusion Therapy MD designed for mature skin with visible signs of aging, Unitone TXA + Vit C Therapy MD formulated to combat skin discolouration, and Lactobionic Therapy MD dedicated to sensitive skin and skin prone to capillary breaking and distending. 10 % C Elixir has additionally been enriched with acerola extract and other vitamins, including A and E. It is, therefore, a complex of nutritive substances brought together to efficiently regenerate the skin’s structure, relieve any skin irritation, and even out its tone.
Our skin craves vitamins as much as our whole body does. We should nourish it with ingredients that not only don’t do it harm, but serve it well. As vitamins are the foundation of good health, it is important to eat a plentiful vegetable and fruit diet for their ample natural supply, but also to provide our skin with their cosmetic counterparts in our daily care.
