Do you think your skin looks tired and lacks luster? Maybe you have sun damage and are starting to get wrinkles? If so, you may need more vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important substance for the entire body and not least for the skin. The benefits of vitamin C have long been known. Most of us have probably tried to strengthen our immune system during the winter months with the help of an extra dose of vitamin C.

Since the body cannot produce vitamin C itself, it is important to supply vitamins both through the diet, but also for the skin's sake through skin care products. Vitamin C strengthens and repairs tissue in the body, which makes it a crucial vitamin for the skin's collagen formation. With age, the body's collagen decreases and this is what contributes to an increase in tired skin and wrinkles. Vitamin C therefore plays a crucial role in keeping the skin supple and fresh, as well as in protecting the sensitive skin cells against the sun's dangerous UV rays.

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Good sources of vitamin C

If you want to strengthen your skin by getting vitamin C through your diet, there are several ingredients you can eat a little extra of. It's easy to think that it's just about eating lots of citrus fruits, but there are many other foods that contain significantly more vitamin C. Good examples of vitamin C-rich foods are strawberries, red peppers, kiwi and black currants. All of these foods are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body's cells and prevent premature aging of the skin.

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Skincare products with vitamin C

Vitamin C in skin care products allows the body to absorb the vitamin quickly. This is unlike foods that must first be broken down before you can absorb the vitamins. L-ascorbic acid is the most effective form of vitamin C and is commonly found in many skin care products. It has been proven to help strengthen the skin's production of collagen and elastin, ensuring that your skin looks young and fresh. It also helps protect your face from sun damage and age spots.

If you already have age spots or scars, vitamin C in your skincare products can help even out your skin tone. Make sure the product you choose has a vitamin C content of 8–20 percent. For the greatest effect, it is recommended to choose a strong serum or a powder that is mixed with your skin cream. Since vitamin C is easily destroyed in contact with oxygen, it is important that the product is fresh to give full effect. Vitamin E helps strengthen the effect of vitamin C. If you want to get even greater effect from your vitamin C-enriched products, it is therefore wise to use products that combine these two vitamins.

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