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At any age, the products in your skincare routine should work to treat current troubles, as well as prevent future concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles. While there are a number of ingredients that can help to protect against these issues, you’ll be better served opting for a product which will make long term improvements to your skin instead of a quick fix. Vitamin C is one such ingredient that is not only useful in bolstering your immune system, but is also a valuable addition to your skincare routine. If you’re looking to protect your skin against signs of aging, this is what a dermatologist has to say about including a Vitamin C serum in your skincare routine.
Collagen is one of the most important factors for ensuring the firmness and elasticity of your skin. According to Dr. Naissan O. Wesley, author and renowned aesthetic and surgical dermatologist, Vitamin C is actually required for collagen production. She explains that Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis as it stabilizes and helps to cross-link collagen together, giving it strength. This means that without adequate Vitamin C, the collagen barrier of your skin could be compromised. In terms of anti-aging, Vitamin C helps to replenish the outer layer of your skin which may have suffered sun damage, preventing further damage and treating the visible side effects.
While you can naturally consume Vitamin C in your daily diet, Dr. Wesley explains that some is eliminated as waste, and the rest is not guaranteed to make it to your skin. Because of this, a Vitamin C serum can be beneficial to bridge the gap. “Topical Vitamin C (in the right, stabilized formulation), will help support our collagen in the same way as the Vitamin C we are eating as far as helping collagen production and preventing collagen breakdown, as well as by helping even out skin tone and improving hydration,” she says.
Particularly if you suffer from uneven skin tone or darker pigmentation in certain areas, a Vitamin C serum will help to even this out all-around, making for a brighter complexion. Thinking of adding it to the lineup? “Vitamin C can be used at the earliest signs of aging to help prevent and treat fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. It can be used in the weeks to months prior to a procedure (and in some cases after) to help with healing and can even be used to help get rid of dark spots from acne once the acne is under control and treated,” explains Dr. Wesley. She recommends trying the Arbonne RE9 Advanced Intensive Renewal Serum, which documented visible success on participants in a clinical study.
A well-rounded skincare routine will contain a variety of products that work to prevent future signs of aging, as well as treat current skin concerns. A Vitamin C serum is a wonderful addition to your lineup to help treat hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and brighten the overall complexion, so the earlier you begin to use it, the more your skin will reap the many benefits. While aging is a natural process, it’s important to remember that there are always things you can do to make it go more smoothly so you can enjoy younger looking skin for years to come.
