Using Vitamin C on the skin is an excellent strategy to eliminate sun spots, leaving the skin more even. In addition, vitamin C products contribute to eliminating wrinkles and expression lines due to collagen formation, and it is also an excellent intracellular antioxidant, which protects the DNA from cells.
So, the main benefits of vitamin C to the face are:
- Fight the first signs of skin aging;
- Lighten the skin by fighting sun spots, acne or freckles;
- Mild wrinkles and lines of expressions;
- Protect cells from the action of free radicals, as it is an antioxidant;
- Moisturize the skin in the right way, without leaving it oily.
Creams with vitamin C for face
Some examples of creams with vitamin C for the face are:
- Payot's vitamin C complex.
- Kit with Improve C Mousse + Improve C Eyes, from Dermage.
- Active C, from La Roche Posay.
- Anti-aging capsules with vitamin C from Hinode.
Manipulated vitamin C is excellent when compared to other brands, because in the handling pharmacy you can use higher concentrations of vitamin C than in the cosmetics industry. While in the handling pharmacy you can order a vitamin C cream for the face with up to 20% vitamin C, the other brands market creams with concentrations ranging from 2 to 10%.
How to use vitamin C in the face
The best way to take full advantage of vitamin C in the skin is by using a cream with vitamin C. The ideal is to apply to the skin 1 time a day, after washing the face with water and liquid soap, which is more moisturizing. But another form of use is to apply a homemade mask prepared with vitamin C powder, flaxseed and honey.
Homemade vitamin C mask
This homemade mask of vitamin C is great for removing skin blemishes as it is a natural depigmentant and even helps to soften wrinkles and lines of expression because it stimulates the formation of collagen, which gives firmness and support to the skin.
Before applying this mask of treatment you should clean the skin properly, with a piece of cotton and cleansing lotion to remove all dirt and oil from the skin, but if you prefer, you can do a homemade scrub. Check out the steps to do a homemade skin cleansing.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of vitamin C powder
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients and apply directly on the properly cleaned face, letting act for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that, you should wash your face and moisturize your skin using a moisturizing cream of your choice.
Vitamin C creams are also a good way to complement this homemade treatment. Good choices are Payot's Vitamin C Complex.
Caution: Vitamin C powder may be found in the handling pharmacy.
Pregnant can use vitamin C mask?
Pregnant women can also use vitamin C creams on the face to lighten the stains caused by pregnancy, but it is important to know that because these stains are caused by hormonal factors, they may take longer to disappear.
