Make your skin glow with Vitamin C!

When it comes to achieving radiant, glowing skin, few ingredients are as celebrated as Vitamin C. This powerhouse antioxidant has earned its spot in countless skincare routines for its ability to brighten the complexion, even out skin tone, and protect against environmental damage. Whether you’re looking to reduce the appearance of dark spots, boost collagen production, or simply achieve a more luminous glow, Vitamin C is a must-have in your skincare arsenal. In this post, we’ll explore how Vitamin C works its magic and why it’s the secret to clear, vibrant skin.

When to Consider Using Vitamin C Products?

Vitamin C has many benefits and is one of the few ingredients that suits almost all adults. It is especially recommended to use Vitamin C for the following issues:

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The benefits of Vitamin C for the skin are numerous. Here are some of its best qualities:

•            Safe to use for almost all skin types.

Vitamin C is known as a safe ingredient. Most people can use it without experiencing any side effects or irritation. However, Vitamin C is recommended only for adults. The safe concentration of Vitamin C in cosmetic products ranges between 10-20%. Concentrations above 20% may cause mild skin irritation.

•            Hydrates and controls sebum (oil) production.

Studies show that the skin’s moisture level improves significantly when using products containing Vitamin C. At the same time, it helps regulate the skin’s oil production and reduces excessive oiliness. Vitamin C is best absorbed into the skin in the form of ascorbic acid.

•            Brightens and lightens the skin.

Vitamin C inhibits melanin production in the skin, making the complexion brighter and clearer. It also helps reduce hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, aging, and acne scars.

•            Reduces skin redness and swelling.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties because it can neutralize harmful free radicals and help the immune system fight inflammation-causing agents. As a result, skin redness and swelling are reduced.

•            Promotes collagen production.

Vitamin C acts as a cofactor for two enzymes necessary for collagen production. These enzymes are prolyl hydroxylase, which stabilizes the collagen molecule, and lysyl hydroxylase, which gives it structural strength.

•            Protects against sun damage and oxidative stress.

Excessive ultraviolet radiation and environmental factors like air pollution and smoking reduce the levels of Vitamin C in the skin. The culprit is, once again, free radicals. These are atoms missing an electron, causing them to “steal” electrons from other atoms, which leads to skin damage. Vitamin C contains antioxidants that protect healthy skin by donating an electron to free radicals, thereby neutralizing them.

•            Soothes sunburn and speeds up wound healing.

In addition to reducing redness, Vitamin C accelerates cell renewal. This allows damaged cells to be replaced more quickly by healthy ones. For the same reasons, Vitamin C also helps micro-wounds heal faster while preventing them from becoming inflamed. However, note that Vitamin C may cause a slight tingling sensation on damaged skin. This is normal.

Where Can We Get Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is well known for its benefits to the entire body, helping to strengthen a weakened immune system, prevent illnesses, and rejuvenate a tired body. Therefore, a diverse and vitamin-rich diet is very important. However, when it comes to our skin, we can easily provide it with Vitamin C through cosmetic products. In the new JOIK Organic Re-Boost Glow illuminating double serum, we use 15% pure Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). We use Vitamin C in an oil-based serum, ensuring its stability and better absorption, preventing oxidation, and providing deep hydration. One chamber contains the oil-based Vitamin C serum, while the other contains rose hydrolat, which further soothes and nourishes the skin, making the product lighter and better absorbable.

Vitamin C serum is included in JOIK Organic Re-Boost Glow series.

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