Why Vitamin C should be your new skincare best friend…

You might think you’re knowledgable about suncream, and even know the difference between UVA and UVB.  However, do you know the importance of doubling up your SPF with a powerful antioxidant such as Vitamin C? Let us elaborate…

So what are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are substances that our bodies produce naturally and protect our skin by stopping the process of oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that produces free radicals, leading to chain reactions that damage cells within our skin.

If you notice that an apple turns brown once it’s been cut open, you’ll understand how oxidation works. Our skin works similarly, in that when it is openly exposed to things such as pollution, UV rays, chemicals etc, free radicals can form on the skin, which (if not protected by antioxidants) can lead to the death of your cells. Antioxidants protect our skin by neutralising the free radicals within our skin, preventing them from causing damage. Essentially, antioxidants work as the body’s defence system against the damage that free radicals can cause. There are a wide variety of antioxidants however common substances include Vitamin C or E, zinc, copper and beta-carotene.

Constant exposure to free radicals largely contributes to the deterioration of our skin’s health over time. By the age of 30, our cells no longer eliminate free radicals as quickly and we begin to see fine lines and sun damage. We need to add extra antioxidants into our skin to obtain the maximum benefits and keep our skin healthy

How can I get more antioxidants into my skin?

Although our body’s natural production of antioxidants becomes less effective over time, there are a number of products that we can use to ensure we’re still staying protected from free radicals. Along with wearing a high-quality UVA/UVB-rated SPF to stop free radicals within the atmosphere from sneaking into our skin, using an antioxidant product within your skincare routine helps to exfoliate the skin, protect collagen and elastin and remove dead skin cells. By applying an antioxidant daily after cleansing but before moisturiser and SPF, you’ll have beautifully protected skin!

So why Vitamin C?

 

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