Add Vitamin C to your skincare routine for a brighter and healthier complexion!
Vitamin C makes both the body and skin feel good. Vitamin C can be supplied both internally and externally and helps you feel energetic, supports important body functions while increasing the possibility of good skin health.
That is why Vitamin C is important for the body and skin
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that our body cannot produce itself. Therefore, we need to get it through diet or supplements.
Vitamin C is needed for many functions in the body:
- strengthens our immune system so that it can function properly.
- is needed for the body's production of connective tissue and collagen.
- is needed for good health in teeth, bones, and palate.
- supports the body's own wound healing function.
- facilitates iron absorption.
- is an antioxidant that counteracts free radicals.
- has anti-inflammatory properties.
- is needed for our nervous system to function normally.
How do I know if I have a Vitamin C deficiency?
If you have a Vitamin C deficiency, you may experience the following symptoms:
- fatigue, irritation, lack of energy.
- hair loss.
- dry, sagging skin.
- inflammation of the gums.
- repeated colds.
- poor wound healing.
Severe Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy.
Why is Vitamin C added to skincare products?
Yes, because Vitamin C in face creams and serums helps to:
- strengthen the skin.
- stimulate collagen production.
- protect and actively work against sun damage and pigmentation.
- give the skin radiance.
- improve skin elasticity.
- it is a powerful antioxidant that protects our skin cells from breakdown (free radicals).
- even out skin and skin tone.
You can use products with Vitamin C all year round, but it is best to use them during spring and summer. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, the Vitamin C in the skin starts to break down, so it is good to add extra.
Vitamin C is volatile and sensitive to sunlight, so it is best to use the products overnight.
During the day, it is important to use UV protection to preserve the Vitamin C in the skin and protect it from UV radiation.
Keep in mind that since Vitamin C is water-soluble, it is not naturally found in a pure oil. For example, if you buy a cold-pressed blackcurrant oil, it does not contain any Vitamin C.
Is Vitamin C good for my unique skin?
All skin types can use products containing Vitamin C, even those with sensitive skin.
Skincare products with Vitamin C are especially good for you who:
- live in urban environments and are exposed to air pollution.
- spend a lot of time in sunlight / daylight.
- spend a lot of time in front of computer screens.
- have uneven skin tone.
- feel that the skin feels loose and lifeless.
Facial serums with vitamin C that we recommend
If you want to add vitamin C to your skincare routine, it is easiest to start with a facial serum that contains a substantial dose.
Keep in mind that skincare products containing vitamin C should always be stored in the dark so that the vitamin is not destroyed.
Here we share our favorite serums that contain vitamin C.
100% Pure Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Potent PM Serum
A serum with a full 10% stable vitamin C which, in combination with other active ingredients such as Q10, retinol, and vitamin E, makes the product a real skin booster.
100% Pure – Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Ultra Riché PM Treatment This is a night cream that contains both vitamin A and C. A multivitamin bomb for the skin that counteracts signs of aging, makes the skin supple, and gives it a new glow.
100% Pure Vitamin C Serum
A serum with a lower concentration of stabilized vitamin C than the PM serum but with other active ingredients such as vitamin E, vitamin B5, broccoli seed oil, evening primrose oil, and white willow bark extract. It revitalizes the skin and evens out skin tone.
This is how you supply vitamin C to the body and skin from within
It is well known that citrus fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, but if you want to get a lot of vitamin C, you can simply focus on eating as many raw vegetables and fruits as possible.
Many wonderful fruits and vegetables are packed with this beneficial vitamin, for example:
- blackcurrants.
- rose hips.
- strawberries.
- berries such as sea buckthorn.
- broccoli.
- white and kale.
Keep in mind that vitamin C is a sensitive vitamin that is easily destroyed, and up to 90% is lost during heating or preservation.
Early harvesting and long transport, for example of oranges, also cause a large part of the vitamin C to be lost in imported goods.
If you do not get enough vitamin C through your diet, you can supplement with a dietary supplement.
The Swedish National Food Agency's recommendation for daily intake of vitamin C for an adult is 75 mg.
Research shows, however, that you can benefit from taking higher doses for a limited period, especially if you show deficiency symptoms or are ill.
You can take as much as 1000 – 4000 mg per day. It should be evenly distributed throughout the day.
