5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vitamin C

Vitamin C is for EVERYONE

Vitamin C is a melanin suppressor and brightens your skin!

Melanin is the natural pigment that you see in our skin and hair, for example hyper-pigmentation and brown spots. Vitamin C helps stop that production from essentially getting worse or it can also calm it down. It also helps even out skin tone and enhance skin radiance.

Vitamin C fights free radicals

You can think of these as environmental exposures that you see on a daily basis. They protect your cells and skin being damaged. A good comparison is to sunscreen. Sunscreen protects you against UV rays. Antioxidants like Vitamin C help you from free radicals which are in the air some examples are pollution, dust, etc.

Vitamin C is Ultra-Hydrating

One of the main Vitamin C derivatives used in skin care has a wonderful hydrating effect on the skin by decreasing water loss. Which basically allows your skin to hold in more moisture.

Vitamin C is perfect for both young and mature skin!

Vitamin C is a powerhouse for boosting collagen production. It can be used on everyone’s daily skincare routine, and it’s strongly recommended to start using at an early age. When we are younger Vitamin C works as a preventative serum that will help us avoid hyperpigmentation, sunspots, age spots and melasma. As we get older Vitamin C acts more as a corrective measure, aiding in reducing all kinds of skin blemishes and fine lines.

Vitamin C is for most skin types.

Vitamin C has an excellent safety profile. Most people can use topical Vitamin C for an extended period without experiencing any adverse reactions. If you find that you have sensitive skin, you may experience some mild irritation.

Try our Super C Serum.

Dr. Eugene J. Nowak DO, FAOCD

Board-Certified Dermatologist & Founder at Nowak Aesthetics · 

Dr. Eugene J. Nowak is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and the founder of Nowak Aesthetics in Chula Vista. For more than twenty-five years, he has provided advanced cosmetic dermatology, laser skin rejuvenation, and minimally invasive body contouring to patients across the San Diego area. He was the first physician in San Diego to perform ThermaLipo and continues to train physicians and residents in dermatologic and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Nowak is dedicated to delivering safe, personalized, natural-looking results.