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Have you given it a second thought if you can actually absorb Vitamin C through your skin? Vitamin C is a hit in many topical products like creams, serum, lotions, bath salts so you should be able to absorb it, right? Can Vitamin C be absorbed by our Skin @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Vitamin C is very unstable. It degrades easily upon exposure to factors like high pH, high temperature, oxygen, and even light. But, yes, we can actually absorb Vitamin C by applying it directly into our skin. Provided that it is formulated in such a way that makes it stable. Proper  formulation of Vitamin C is critical to ensure that it gets absorbed into the skin. In order for Vitamin C to be able to penetrate the skin, topical products must maintain a pH of lower than 3.5. Since the higher the dose, the lesser the absorption, optimal concentration of Vitamin C for topical application is 20%. It's half life is 4 days. See also: Benefits of Topical Vitamin C Resource: Pinnell S. (2001). Topical ...

Did you know that Vitamin C is the most abundant antioxidant found in the human skin. Antioxidants are phenomenal because of their anti-aging property. No wonder, Vitamin C is a popular ingredient in a wide array of dermatologically tested skincare products. Benefits of Topical Vitamin C @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan As we age, Vitamin C level in our skin actually drops. Therefore, topical application of Vitamin C is beneficial especially as we age. Here are the benefits of applying Vitamin C directly into the skin: Protects against damaging ultraviolet A and B light. But, it's a not a replacement for sunscreen. Make sure to wear SPF protection while under the sun. Neutralizes damaging free radicals. Boosts collagen and elastin production in the skin. Repairs skin damage, like in sunburn. Reduces appearance of fine line, wrinkles, and age spots. Smoothens skin texture. Lightens dark spots and acne marks. Prevents darkening of the skin by inhibiting melanin production. Reduces ...