Vitamin C (especially the l-ascorbic acid form) is considered one of the top two beneficial topical vitamins available for the skin. Vitamin C is most plentiful in the extracellular matrix (what is the extracellular matrix?
) of your skin. Because of this, maintaining optimal levels of this vitamin in the skin delivers a multitude of superior skin antiaging, repair, and health benefits:
Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
Suppresses pigmentation of the skin by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase
Brightens and lightens the complexion
Reduces the degrading and builds collagen in the skin
Reduces inflammation
Enhances sunscreen protection
Increases skin texture, thickness, firmness, and tone of skin
