Vitamin C is known to be an immunostimulant that helps fight colds and flu. What many don’t know is that vitamin C is also good for your skin. Vitamin C is extremely effective as an antioxidant, which is a natural defense against free radicals – the unstable molecules that age the skin. Free radicals can result from environmental pollutants, smoke or excess sun exposure. Vitamin C neutralises volatile reactions caused by free radicals that damage skin.
Vitamin C is also an important ingredient for the production of collagen, which is an essential skin protein. If collagen is not produced, your skin will sag and appear dull. By increasing the production of collagen, vitamin C strengthens the structural support and resiliency of your skin. Consuming foods that are rich in vitamin C and using facial products that contain vitamin C can help you feel better, reduce wrinkles and improve your overall skin health. In addition to a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, adding a vitamin C product to your skincare regime will enhance your skin’s appearance.
I first tried The Body Shop’s Vitamin C Skin Boost about 10 years ago, and I am still using it today. Why do I like it so much? It absorbs into skin very quickly. This is important if you know how the level of effectiveness can vary between different products that contain vitamin C. If you are using a vitamin C cream, keep in mind that it is difficult for your skin to absorb vitamin C without the help of certain other ingredients, such as vitamin E and vitamin A. Body Shop’s Vitamin C Skin Boost contains various natural constituents such as tocopheryl acetate and retinyl palmitate (derivatives of vitamin E and A respectively) that help the absorption of vitamin C by your skin. It also dries very quickly, so a moisturising regime can and should follow as soon it is applied.
I love the tangy, refreshing citrus smell it leaves on my skin after application. Use it after toning and before moisturising your face. It smooths, revives and adds radiance to your skin.
It retails at The Body Shop stores at RM70/30ml bottle.
MWS Reviews: The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost serum
