Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is essential to the production of collagen, firmness, elasticity, and skin repair functions. Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants that slows the rate of free-radical damage -that can cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, and even skin cancer. Research shows that ascorbic acid, not only neutralizes free radicals, but also reverses DNA damage.

Vitamin C can visibly improve your skin, strengthen your immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and stroke. Vitamin C is water-soluble, easily absorbed through the water in your body. Your body doesn’t store vitamin C, so you must replace your supply every day — excess amounts are flushed out through your kidneys. To ensure your diet includes plenty of vitamin C, eat citrus fruits, kiwi, berries, and vegetables such as bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, collard greens and tomatoes.

To dramatically improve your skin, soften lines, hyper pigmentation, improve firmness, and elasticity, increase collagen production and to fight free radicals apply topical vitamin C serum directly to your skin.