The 3 main benefits of vitamin C for the skin

Brighten, tighten and protect - and help your skin fight back.

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• Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants available.
• However, many products contain unstable forms of vitamin C that are not effective.
• BioLumin-C products use super-stable ingredients for maximum skin benefits.

You probably already know that vitamin C is important for overall health and wellness. But did you know it's also a skincare powerhouse? Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants on the market - and it lives up to the hype by effectively fighting the major causes of premature aging and giving you brighter, firmer skin.

Here's a rundown of what a daily dose of vitamin C can do for your skin!

Lighten

Over time, intrinsic (natural) and extrinsic (environmental) factors cause structural changes in the skin that lead to uneven pigmentation. From UV-induced "age spots" to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dark spots are no problem for vitamin C: it helps address the causes of uneven pigmentation and effectively lightens skin.

firm

Another important benefit of vitamin C is that it renews the skin's surface. It boosts the production of substances that keep the skin firm and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Protect

Vitamin C helps fight the effects of oxidative stress and free radicals by neutralizing harmful molecules. But - and here's the really exciting part - the latest research also shows that vitamin C boosts the skin's natural defense system and helps it protect itself from oxidative stress.