BEST SKINCARE CLINIC IN ANNA NAGAR CHENNAI VITAMIN C BENEFITS FOR SKIN: Vitamin C should be part of your skincare regimen—as important as washing your face or applying sunscreen.It helps prevent sun damage. Women with the highest dietary intake of vitamin C had fewer noticeable wrinkles and less dryness. It helps keep skin strong and firm. Along with minimizing the appearance of fine lines, vitamin C also helps the surface of your skin appear smoother and firmer by activating cells called fibroblasts that make new collagen.  HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GET? The recommended daily amount of vitamin C for men is 90 mg; it’s 75 mg for women. Green peppers, broccoli, oranges (and orange juice), papaya, strawberries and cantaloupe are all excellent sources. Consider eating C-containing fruits and vegetables in combination with foods high in vitamin E, such as almonds, sunflower seeds and peanut butter. Research suggests that the two antioxidants provide more effective protection against UV damage when consumed together. Importance of topical application: In fact, topical vitamin C delivers 20 times more vitamin C than oral intake. L-ascorbic acid, however, is the purest, most potent, and only form of topical vitamin C that can fully be absorbed by the skin. Once L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is applied to the skin it is immediately absorbed, cannot be washed off, and will remain in the skin for up to 72 hours. L-ascorbic acid works at a cellular level to "reweave" the skin fibers, building and binding the cells together, resulting in smoother, more youthful skin. Topical application of vitamin C appears to be a very effective route for delivering L ascorbic acid to the skin. ... Data suggests that oral vitamin C is sufficiently high doses is effective in protecting against UV free radical damage and can aid in skin healing. Because of its hydrating and depigmenting properties, vitamin c is a great addition to under eye creams. Vitamin C reduces the puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.  WHEN INTAKE OF VIT C IS INADEQUATE: Swollen or bleeding gums Inflammation of the gums (also called gingivitis) Slow wound healing Dry and splitting hair Rough and dry skin Nosebleeds Weak immunity Swollen and painful joints Possible weight gain Taking adequate vitamin C prevents these signs. The Health Benefits Of Vitamin C? Improves heart health. Regulates blood pressure. Boost immunity. Helps prevent Cancer. Aids in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Enhance Eye health. Maintains Heàlthy Gum. Helps treat allergies. Helps regulate Blood Suga. Treats Viral infections. Prevents Scurvy Improves Mood. Aids in Weightloss. Boost Energy. Improves Skin Texture. The benefits of vitamin C extend to the skin too. For instance, in addition to oral consumption, you can also use vitamin C topically (like a serum) and reap the benefits. The serum stimulates collagen and protects the skin from other damaging factors like pollution.   Any Skin issues contact DERMIGLOW. Book your appointment.