Vitamin C is important for our health, in our diet as well as on our skin. Since the human body does not produce vitamin C, it must be supplied in order to meet the needs of our body and skin. The already know the general benefits of vitamin C: antioxidant, immune system booster, anti-fatigue… What are the benefits of vitamin C on our skin more specifically? Why should you integrate this active ingredient into your skincare routine?
Slow down the ageing of your skin with vitamin C
When vitamin C is applied to the skin, it protects it from free radicals. These are responsible for premature skin ageing. Luckily, the vitamin C will prevent them from attacking your skin. It is an antioxidant a reason: it prevents oxidative stress from damaging your skin. This stress can be caused by fatigue, pollution, smoking, alcohol, etc. Vitamin C prevents you from premature wrinkles.
A vitaminized complexion for a radiant face
Through its antioxidant properties, vitamin C is anti-inflammatory. It will prevent redness. Additionally, it regulates the melanin in the skin, thus preventing the appearance of pigmentation spots and hyperpigmentation. Thanks to these two effects, vitamin C makes the complexion more even, luminous, and radiant.
Vitamin C, the guardian of your youth
In addition to protecting the skin from free radicals, vitamin c stimulates collagen synthesis. This fibrous protein, which regenerates the epidermis, preserves the skin’s elasticity, suppleness, and firmness. Additionally, it is an essential element for its synthesis, given that without it, collagen can’t be synthesized.
Vitamin C in Horace products
As you can see, vitamin C is a very interesting active ingredient to include in your daily skincare routine. In cosmetics, this active ingredient is present in many forms: in face creams, eye creams to target dark circles, or in serums.
At Horace, the have chosen to combine vitamin C with another highly effective active ingredient: glycolic acid. In our Vitamin C + Glycolic Acid Serum, these two active ingredients help to improve skin tone and give a healthy glow. A few drops integrated into your daily skincare routine for eight weeks will give you a radiant, even complexion. The radiance of vitamin C, combined with the smoothing and unifying power of glycolic acid, will give you a healthy, luminous complexion.
You’ve already been convinced of the benefits of drinking orange juice or lemon water in the morning. Now it’s time to take your skincare routine to the next level with a vitamin C serum.