'I'm a dermatologist - one science-backed vitamin can reduce wrinkles and dark spots'
A skin expert has revealed the 'top' vitamin to incorporate into your skincare regimen for diminishing wrinkles and dark patches. Dr Shah, recognised as @dermdoctor across social platforms, has outlined the advantages of this anti-ageing serum available at any chemist or supermarket.
In his clip, he simply stated: "Vitamin C skin benefits - fades hyperpigmentation, improves wrinkles, anti-aging, anti-oxidant, brightens the skin." Beyond this, he also urged individuals to include it in their morning skincare ritual for optimal results.
He explained: "You can use it either time, but it's been in the AM because it has anti oxidant properties that protect against environmental damage." Supporting this, Harvard Health states: "Topical vitamin C is a science-backed, dermatologist-favourite ingredient that may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and acne."
"Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it fights harmful free radicals (toxins) that come in contact with your skin from external sources like air pollution, or from inside the body as a result of normal processes like your metabolism.
"Free radicals can damage the skin, and applying topical vitamin C can combat free radicals and may improve the skin's overall appearance."
A 2017 study titled 'The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health' by authors Juliet M Pullar, Anitra C Carr and Margreet C M Vissers found that "daily use of a vitamin C formulation for at least three months improved the appearance of fine and coarse wrinkles of the face and neck, as well as improved overall skin texture and appearance."
Moreover, vitamin C can also act as a shield for the skin against damaging ultraviolet rays when used in conjunction with various sunscreens.
The researchers further noted: "Clinical studies have shown that combining vitamin C with other topical ingredients, namely ferulic acid and vitamin E, can diminish redness and help protect the skin from long-term damage caused by harmful sun rays."
They also discovered that "Further, vitamin C can reduce the appearance of dark spots by blocking the production of pigment in our skin."
The study highlighted that "In clinical trials, the majority of the participants applying topical vitamin C had improvement in their dark spots with very little irritation or side effects, but more studies are needed to confirm the brightening effects of vitamin C."
While another shared their experience: "I use 21.5% Vitamin C and my hyperpigmentation has still not faded it just makes my skin dry even though I have combo skin." And a third chimed in with praise: "I use it every morning, amazing product!".
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