The role of vitamin C on the skin
Vitamin C, obtained solely through diet, is crucial for skin health, promoting cell differentiation and reducing melanin. Its antioxidant properties protect against sun damage, ageing, pigmentation issues, and may play a role in some skin cancers. Research suggests topical application offers greater clinical benefit than oral intake for various skin conditions, highlighting its versatile importance in dermatology.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid or ascorbate) plays an important role in regulating the health of the skin, promoting the differentiation of epithelial skin cells (keratinocytes) while contributing a notable role in the reduction of melanin synthesis, leading to antioxidative protection against solar-related skin damage.
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