Mevsimlerden sonbahar olunca, hava da bir hayli soğuyunca, C vitamininin sağlığımız ve elbette ki cildimiz üzerindeki olumlu etkilerine değinmeden edemezdim. Çok güçlü bir anti-oksidan olan ve suda çözünen C vitamini, deride yüksek miktarda bulunmasına rağmen biz insanoğlu tarafından sentezlenemez. Sentez, yani üretim yapamadığı gibi dokularda da uzun süre kalamadığı ve idrarla atıldığı için devamlı bir kaynak ihtiyacı söz konusudur. Bahsettiğimiz bu kaynak da ancak C vitamini bakımından zengin meyve ve sebze tüketimiyle bir de gıda takviyesi desteğiyle mümkündür. Cildimiz söz konusu olduğunda ise her zaman söylediğimiz gibi doğru beslenme ve gıda takviyesiyle cildi içeriden beslerke,n bir de topikal ajanlarla dışarıdan bakımla desteklemek gerekir. C vitamini, bu konuda da oldukça dikkat çekici
özelliklere sahiptir. C vitamininin hayatımızdaki önemine değinelim…
Let me introduce; C vitamin…
Commonly known as vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a very important molecule that is water-soluble, has antioxidant properties, and cannot be synthesized by humans, unlike other living things, but plays an active role in many metabolic processes. It plays a role in the formation of most blood vessels, bones, joints, teeth and gums, and its primary role is to produce collagen, the main protein substance that holds tissue bonds, and to support immune system functions by protecting against viral and bacterial infections. It also has a lofty task, which is closely related to our skin, such as free radical neutralization, which I will mention in the sub-titles of this valuable feature.
Rich fruits and vegetables
When examined in terms of vitamin C content, vegetables and fruits containing the highest amount of ascorbic acid; parsley, green pepper, lemon, tangerine and pomegranate. Studies have shown that consuming vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C in the amount required by the body does not cause any adverse effects on metabolism and tissues, and by affecting the amount of leukocytes, it strengthens the immune system and protects the metabolism against infections. In addition, it has been observed that vitamin C does not have any pathological and anatomical effects on the digestive and circulatory system organs that it comes into direct contact with, and that it should be taken in sufficient amounts for daily body defense and as a result, it provides the balance of ascorbic acid in the tissues.
What is vitamin C deficiency?
Vitamin C deficiency; Scurvy (gingival bleeding) disease causes problems such as swelling in the joints, easy damage to the blood walls, loss of appetite, immune suppression and susceptibility to infections.
The importance of skin care…
It is effective as a biological cofactor and antioxidant. The main purpose of topical use is to prevent the effects of UV radiation on the skin. In addition, vitamin C is very important for increasing collagen production. Vitamin C, which is important for healthy connective tissue production, supports collagen-producing fibroblasts. Vitamin C, which stimulates collagen synthesis with its subcutaneous population, is an indispensable member of cosmetic anti-aging products.
Support for smokers…
It is very important for smokers to use vitamin C creams. Since smoking causes the body to be excreted in the urine, the vitamin C in the blood decreases. The cream given externally also ensures that the vitamin lost by the body is given back by smoking. It has been proven that the externally used vitamin in appropriate concentration protects the skin against ultraviolet damage much better than tablets containing vitamin C.
Vitamin C products are expensive
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is not chemically stable and its topical formulation is very difficult to prepare. Its use as a cosmeceutical substance in skin care products depends on the protection of the molecule from the external environment. Vitamin C is also a substance that is difficult to absorb from the skin, as it is very well soluble in water.
As a result, the prepared formulation should both protect the molecule and facilitate the passage of the molecule through the skin. Fulfilling these conditions means increased cost. Therefore, products containing vitamin C are quite expensive products.
What are the skin benefits of vitamin C derivatives used in cosmetic products?
The most commonly used forms of vitamin C in cosmetics are L-ascorbic acid and its ester form, ascorbyl palmitate. It is an antioxidant and plays a role in collagen synthesis. It has anti-pigmentation feature. It is also used as a color lightener.
