From what is it, to the benefits it has on your skin and the products to buy now, we're telling you everything you need to know about vitamin C serums––with a little help from skincare experts
Lauded for its skin rejuvenating qualities, vitamin C is said to brighten, plump and even out skin. While we all know that we can get the power house vitamin through the food we eat, experts recommend to topically apply vitamin C products for your skin to reap the full rewards.
With the market saturated with so-called miracle products, we turned to those in the know to find out more. From what the vitamin is, to what exactly it does to skin, how to apply it, and––all importantly––which products to try. Here we're breaking down everything you need to know about vitamin C serums.
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What is Vitamin C?
"Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a natural water soluble vitamin which can be found in citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables," explains Dr. Rashmi Singh, a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Expert Medical Writer at Zelen Life.
Not just reserved for your morning juice, Phoebe Song, creator of Snowfox Skincare adds that it is "a potent antioxidant that is commonly used in skincare to help protect skin from free radicals. It's a popular ingredient for brightening skin, evening out skin tone and fading pigmentation for a radiant appearance. It's also believed to have potent anti-aging properties."
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