Effect and care
VITAMIN C FOR SKIN

Everything to know
about effects of
VITAMIN C FOR
SKIN & FACE

We all know that vitamin C is a key nutrient required to stay healthy and strong. But one of the best effects of vitamin C is that it also plays a large role in skin health, and it is one of the best ingredients in skincare products, helping you achieve healthy, glowing skin.

GET EVEN MORE OUT OF VITAMIN C

Vitamin C for skin is even more effective when combined with other antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin E as they work together to protect the skin from the external environment and keep skin healthy, and bright. Therefore, one of the things you can do is buy a vitamin C serum for face and mix this with a product you already have containing vitamin E which also has strong antioxidant properties – or use both!
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What does Vitamin C do?

VITAMIN C BENEFITS FOR SKIN

Woman with bright clear skin from the effects of vitamin C in skincare

1. ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES

Vitamin C has effective antioxidant properties, which means it provides good defence against oxidative stress damage. It does this by:

  • Protecting the skin
  • Neutralising and removing oxidants associated with environmental pollution and ultraviolet radiation

2. ESSENTIAL CO-FACTOR FOR COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

Vitamin C is also a key nutrient that helps the body produce collagen and form the protein elastin.

  • By creating elastin, vitamin C is linked with improving skin elasticity.
  • When taken together, vitamin C and collagen supplements work much better in conjunction to boost collagen production, rather than taken alone.
Vitamin C helps with collagen production to improve skin elasticity
woman's face exposed to sunlight

3. PROTECT AGAINST SKIN DAMAGE FROM UV LIGHT

As an antioxidant, vitamin C also protects the skin from damage caused by UV light. It can reduce sun damage from sunburn and signs of premature ageing (better hyperpigmentation or depigmentation) and reduce free radicals. Vitamin C has a significant role in:

  • Reducing ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced skin damage
  • Decreasing photodamage (visible as wrinkles, freckles and hyperpigmentation)

SKIN CARE ROUTINE
WITH VITAMIN C

Get more vitamin C into your skin with a few fun home remedies and products you can try. There are ways you can incorporate this powerful vitamin through a bit of DIY and also with products from NIVEA. Our NEW NIVEA SERUM-INFUSED MICELLAR WATER BRIGHTENING is formulated to deeply cleanse skin while providing an instant glow, thanks to the new Serum-infused formula.

VITAMIN C SERUMS AND CREAMS

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Natural glow with a full range of products

VITAMIN C-BASED CLEANSERS, SERUMS AND CREAMS

To achieve your best skin complexion, add vitamin C into your self-care regimen topically through your skincare! NIVEA offers a variety of vitamin C products from our collection of skincare solutions.

Our NIVEA Q10 Energy collection includes a full range of vitamin C cream, eye cream, night cream, body lotion, BB cushions, and vitamin C masks.

The Q10 Energy Sheet Mask is ideal for a deep treatment, while our Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Day Cream is great for daily use.

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NIVEA Serum-infused Micellar Water Brigtening
Natural glow even without make-up

SWIPE YOUR WAY TO BETTER SKIN GLOW

We’re introducing our latest innovation – our first micellar water contains a 5% SERUM with VITAMIN C & E. This micellar water not only provides a simplified cleansing step, but also provides a bi-phase benefit of skin glow with an even skin complexion and a naturally glowy face. Discover how to apply our special morning and evening cleansing regimen. 

 

Morning
 Wake up to a deep yet gentle refreshing cleanse with our NEW NIVEA SERUM-INFUSED MICELLAR WATER BRIGHTENING, which is specially designed with a 5% SERUM with VITAMIN C & E. The skin is left with a noticeably instant glowing complexion, with the overall benefit of brightening the skin for a more even skin complexion.

 

Evening
 Cleanse with our NEW NIVEA SERUM-INFUSED MICELLAR WATER BRIGHTENING to effectively remove up to 100% of stubborn waterproof make-up* without needing to rinse and leaves skin with a healthy glow, even without make-up. Overnight, the skin enjoys a more even and naturally glowing skin complexion.

 

*Instrumental measurement by 23 subjects
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A FEW FUN HOME REMEDIES YOU CAN TRY TO ENRICH YOUR SKIN WITH VITAMIN C

As for home remedies, why not start with mango? Mango is full of vitamin C, so you can not only enjoy it as a snack but also create a quick face mask right in your kitchen.

1.  With 1 tablespoon of mashed mango, a few drops of glycerine and some oat flour, you have a creation you’ll love.

2.  Apply to your face for around ten minutes, rinse thoroughly, and enjoy the glow. For more recipes you can whip up in your kitchen, check out our homemade face masks page.

3 rules for using Vitamin C for skin

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST
OF VITAMIN C SERUM FOR FACE?

To reap more vitamin C benefits for skin, wash your face before applying any vitamin C product.

Use it in the morning to make the most of its skin protecting powers during the day.

Apply vitamin C cream as a base layer before applying anything else.

Woman with bright clear skin using vitamin C face serum

WHO SHOULD AVOID VITAMIN C IN SKINCARE?

Vitamin C is safe for all skin types, but dermatologists recommend starting on a product with a low concentration of vitamin C to see how your skin reacts.

 

If you have sensitive skin, easing yourself in with a low strength vitamin C cream or vitamin C serum for face will minimise irritation as your skin adjusts. Then, you can gradually work your way up to higher concentrations and enjoy the amazing vitamin C benefits for skin.
Honey comb

VITAMIN C FACIAL SKIN CARE HOME REMEDIES

Don’t want to buy new products, but keen to try the benefits of topical vitamin C for skin treatments? Home remedies are perfect.

 

APPLE, HONEY AND YOGHURT MASK

 

Made from apple, honey and yoghurt, this rich mask’s key ingredient is the apple – it is full of vitamin A & C. Just mix 3 tablespoons of yoghurt with 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix with thin slices of apple. Apply immediately to make the most of the vitamin C for skin! Soak for 10 minutes and then rinse off.
Another Vitamin C home remedy:

THE VITAMIN C DIET

Vitamin C is great in skincare, and in your diet. There are many positive effects of vitamin C. It fuels a healthy body, protecting you from illness and helping you maintain healthy skin, blood vessels, and bones. It can even help promote healing.

 

Here are a few diet staples that are chock full of vitamin C:

 

FOODS HIGH IN VITAMIN C

  • Guavas
  • Kiwis
  • Oranges
  • Tomatoes Red & green peppers
  • Strawberries
  • Broccoli & brussels sprouts
  • Potatoes
Vitamin C for Skincare

THE BEST NIVEA VITAMIN C
CREAM AND PRODUCTS

Vitamin C is a wonderful ingredient to add to your skincare. It encourages the production of collagen, as well as being infused with antioxidants reducing signs of ageing. We love to use it here at NIVEA and have a range of products available, so you can find your perfect fit.

 

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