The vitamin C or ascorbic acid is found in many food products. natural cosmetics for its antioxidant properties. A person who ingests adequate amounts of this vitamin will have youthful, more luminous and elastic skin. It is also very suitable for achieving to attenuate skin blemishes.

If you would like to know more about other properties of this vitamin, read on... ;-)

Vitamin C in the skin prevents and removes blemishes

Vitamin C is effective in lightening skin darkened by blemishes called "dark spots". melasmas epidermal. Melasmas are irregularly shaped brown spots that appear with different intensity and shades every day. They appear during pregnancy, in women with hormonal imbalances (menopause or treatments) or those taking contraceptive pills.

To combat these spots, it is best to apply vitamin C directly to the affected area, either on the skin or on the skin. creamsmasks, serums, ampoules or tonics.

When you apply the vitamin C product, it is best not to expose yourself to the sun. And if you have no choice but to be outdoors, protect your face with an extra layer of creams that include UVA filters.

On the other hand, we recommend you to be aware of the reaction of certain perfumes and lotions with alcohol on your skin. Avoid them if you know you will be exposed to the sun because they also generate spots and redness. As a healthy habit that you should extend to the whole family, do not apply perfume on your skin, but on your clothes. It will smell different, it is true, but it will last longer and you will avoid skin reactions in case of intolerances.

On the other hand, keep in mind that treatment with vitamin C will begin to show results in several weeks. Also, as a preventive measure, before using creams rich in vitamin C, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist, because some sensitive skin reddens when it receives too much ascorbic acid.

Oral vitamin C with supplements and foods

Don't just use topical vitamin C, an oral supplement is also useful. There are vitamin C supplement tablets, some vitamin C fortified beverages, and the consumption of fresh and natural products rich in this vitamin.

To clear up all your doubts, check out this article where we offer you a long list of the most important foods that contain the most vitamin C: click here to read it.

Citrus baths

Yes, just as you read. It consists of rubbing your body with citrus juice. You can try different types: lemon, oranges, grapefruit...

The procedure is very simple. Cut the fruits in half and squeeze them. Once you have the juice, apply it to the spots on your face with a cotton pad.

Want to go further? Prepare about 100 ml of juice, mix with an equal amount of water. Wet a sponge with this solution. Before showering, wipe the sponge over your skin and leave it to act for 10 minutes, then rinse with plenty of water without soap.

What you can't do during the citrus bath:

  • enter hot areas (saunas) or apply extra heat to your body. While heat dilates the pores and facilitates absorption, in the case of vitamin C, it is so delicate and unstable that it is broken down by high temperatures and too much light.
  • going out in the sun as you expose yourself to the appearance of more spots instead of getting rid of them.

More papaya: the magic of vitamin C and papain

Another excellent source of vitamin C (also vitamin E) is papaya, which also contains the enzyme papain, which helps to exfoliate the skin so that new cells can emerge. For this reason, papaya is recommended in dark spot discolouration treatments.

What you need to do is peel and remove the seeds from a papaya. Cut the fruit into slices and place them on the spots. Keep them there for 20 minutes. For faster results, do the treatment twice a day.

Another option is the papaya mask. In this case you puree the papaya in a blender. The smooth paste you get is applied to the face and neck. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then rinse well.

Conclusion  Vitamin C is effective for a more even skin colour. I hope these tips help you :-) And if you have any questions you can always ask us here in the comments.