{"id":24079,"date":"2021-04-26T21:36:09","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T21:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=24079"},"modified":"2022-04-06T02:37:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T02:37:57","slug":"what-does-vitamin-c-do-for-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-does-vitamin-c-do-for-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Vitamin C Do for Your Skin? Here Are 4 Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your skin looks lackluster? Or perhaps you\u2019ve noticed more dark spots than usual. Whatever the case may be, both topical and edible vitamin C can help out your skin.\n\nKeep reading to learn how not only applying, but consuming, the famous ingredient can work wonders for your complexion.\n<h2>Vitamin C vs. Free Radicals<\/h2>\nVitamin C skincare products are some of the most popular on the market.\n\nAccording to board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdendyengelman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD<\/a>, that&#8217;s because vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect skin against free radical damage.\n\nNot sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-are-free-radicals-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what free radicals are<\/a> to begin with? According to Dr. Engelman, free radicals are destructive, unstable compounds that cause skin damage and contribute to signs of aging. Think:\n<ul>\n \t<li>fine lines<\/li>\n \t<li>wrinkles<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-treat-hyperpigmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hyperpigmentation<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>uneven skin tone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMore specifically, free radicals are the result of\u2014among other things\u2014environmental aggressors like the sun\u2019s rays and environmental pollution.\n\n\u201cFree radicals are missing an electron and search for other molecules that they can \u2018steal\u2019 electrons from to complete themselves,\u201d Dr. Engelman explains. \u201cOnce they do, it leaves those molecules unstable, and those molecules then search for missing electrons from other sources. This causes a domino effect that weakens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/skin-barrier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the skin barrier<\/a> and can lead to premature aging.\u201d\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"817370\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #817370;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24191 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/benefits-of-vitamin-c-for-skin-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking at her bright, healthy skin in the mirror thanks to topical vitamin C\" width=\"770\" height=\"494\">\n<h2>What does vitamin C do for your skin?<\/h2>\nHere&#8217;s a closer look at four benefits of vitamin C for skin across a range of concerns.\n<h3>1. It Combats Free Radical Damage<\/h3>\nFortunately, applying antioxidants like vitamin C can combat free radical damage. That\u2019s because vitamin C pairs with the free radical scavengers, ultimately neutralizing the situation.\n\nAnd although our skin naturally produces vitamin C, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michelegreenmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michele Green, MD<\/a>, says that it depletes with age.\n\nAs such, experts recommend applying it topically\u2014preferably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-serum-should-i-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in serum form<\/a>\u2014to maintain a radiant complexion. That way, instead of free radicals stealing from your skin, they&#8217;ll steal from the topical vitamin C.\n<h3>2. It Promotes Collagen Production<\/h3>\nOf course, there are many other benefits of vitamin C for skin. According to Dr. Engelman, vitamin C also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/collagen-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">promotes collagen production<\/a>.\n\n\u201cIts highly acidic, exfoliating properties trigger cell turnover, which increases collagen production because the skin thinks it is being \u2018damaged,\u2019&#8221; she explains. From there, your skin &#8220;sends production into overdrive to restore collagen proteins.\u201d\n<h3>3. It Brightens + Evens Skin Tone<\/h3>\nThanks to the exfoliation mechanism explained above, vitamin C can also help diminish the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone.\n\nThe end result? Topical vitamin C ultimately leaves skin looking brighter, smoother, and healthier.\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"908174\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #908174;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24192 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Is-vitamin-c-good-for-your-skin-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman peeling oranges for juicing to experience the benefits of vitamin C for her dull, dry skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\">\n<h3>4. It Helps to Reduce Wrinkles + Dryness<\/h3>\nAs beneficial as applying topical vitamin C is, consuming it can be just as useful.\n\nA study by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants who consumed higher vitamin C intake experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17921406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">less visible wrinkles and dryness<\/a>. So how does this work?\n\n\u201cVitamin C decreases water loss in the skin by enhancing the production of barrier lipids and inducing the differentiation of keratinocytes [the primary type of cell in the skin],\u201d explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelsea-nutrition.com\/dietitians-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jennifer Maeng, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC<\/a>, of Chelsea Nutrition in NYC.\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\nConversely, on a parting note, Jennifer she says that people who don\u2019t consume enough vitamin C may notice issues such as skin fragility and impaired wound healing.\n\nIn other words, as much as you may love your vitamin C serum, make sure you regularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-vitamins-for-glowing-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sip on OJ<\/a>, too. 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