(Australia-NewsWire.Com, April 12, 2016 ) Sydney, Australia -- A Sydney-based dermatologist says the lack of Vitamin C in a person's regular diet can destroy skin. According to Dr. Jasmine Chan, a dermatologist and consultant for Hydracol USA, extended periods without Vitamin C could cause skin to age faster and slow down its skin cell regeneration process. "Vitamin C is actually a nutrient that generates potent antioxidants that act as a shield against damaging elements like free radicals," Dr. Chan explained. "Free radicals cause extrinsic skin aging and are usually present in solar radiation and other environmental pollutants." Dr. Chan explained that aside from acting like a protective coat against free radicals, Vitamin C is also known as a "donor" for enzymes in the body. "Two of these enzymes are involved in collagen-production. Collagen, of course, is responsible for keeping skin smooth and supple. In addition, Vitamin C helps the body absorb other nutrients," she said.
Skin care products are a major step in looking after the skin and making sure it gets the nutrients it needs, Many skin care therapist like to focus on adding a serum into the routine as this will increase the absorption and effect. Vitamin C is a great example to not only apply on the skin but also to take it internally to feed the skin. So how does one get Vitamin C ? Here is a list of the lastest foods recommended that contain high amounts of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C is commonly found in citrusy fruits like oranges, lemons, strawberries, papaya and kiwi. Tomatoes, peas and leafy vegetables are also excellent sources of this wonder Vitamin. Meanwhile, yellow, red and green bell peppers are believed to contain the highest amount of Vitamin C among all vegetables and fruits, at 183.5mg per 100g.
Of course, one can't always go to a restaurant and order dishes that contain ingredients with high levels of Vitamin C. Times like these a skin care product that contain Vitamin C is needed. "There are lots of Vitamin C serum products like Hydracol that are formulated to address skin care problems brought by lack of Vitamin C in the diet," Dr. Chan said.
It's easy to take skin care for granted, especially if busy with so many things needed to do be done every day. Some people might even forget to wipe off make-up before climbing to bed, let alone apply a skin product to rejuvenate tired skin or regenerate skin cells to replace dead ones. While Vitamin E is known as the main nutrient concerned with skin care, Vitamin C also plays an equally important role.
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