Starting a new day with a glass of orange juice or vitamin C tablets is no stranger to many people. However, few people expect that simple habit to make a significant difference to the skin if maintained regularly.
According to Dr. Whitney Bowe, a renowned dermatologist in New York and author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin, vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants that help the skin fight free radicals the main culprit behind skin aging. When supplemented in the morning, vitamin C is most effective in protecting the skin from the effects of sunlight and environmental pollution, she emphasized.
Unlike other types of anti-aging creams applied to the skin, vitamin C when taken into the body will support the production of collagen - a structural component that helps the skin maintain elasticity and smoothness. Many people think that just topical ointment is enough, but supplementing from within helps nourish the skin from the roots, Dr. Bowe shared.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also shows that people with diets rich in vitamin C often have less wrinkled and dry skin than those who consume less of this vitamin. In addition, vitamin C also helps brighten the skin by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase - an enzyme involved in the formation of melanin pigment that causes dark skin.
However, experts also note: vitamin C dosage should be properly controlled. For adults, the average recommended dosage is 6590 mg per day, with a maximum of no more than 2,000 mg. Supplemental drinks can be taken as ice cubes, tablets or combined with foods such as oranges, guava, kiwis, cauliflower...
According to Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, co-founder of Capital Laser & Skin Care Dermatology Institute (USA): Vitamin C is an ideal foundation for morning skin care, but the effectiveness is clear when combined with a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet and the right skin care.
Vitamin C is not a medicine, but for the skin, it is one of the core nutrients to maintain youthfulness over time. A small habit every morning if maintained properly can create a different skin for a decade.
