How Vitamin C can help improve your skin

by Jaimi-Lee, LAND Essentials Founder, and student of health science

We asked LAND Essentials Founder to give us the run-down of Vitamin C for skin, given LAND Essentials signature product, the Organic Lemon Juice Powder, is stacked full of Vitamin C from real lemons. Jaimi-Lee gives us an overview on how this hero Vitamin plays an incredibly important role in the synthesis of collagen for healthy skin. 

What is Vitamin C?

Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and is delivered to the body's tissues via the bloodstream, however the body does not store the vitamin well. This is the key reason why Vitamin C must be taken daily through food or through supplementation.

Vitamin C is vital in the production of collagen, acting as a co-factor (the assistant) for the proline and lysine hydroxylases (the enzymes) that stabilise the collagen structure. Collagen is formed by fibroblasts in the dermis of the skin, and studies show that vitamin C also stimulates collagen mRNA production by fibroblasts.

In short, vitamin C is the executive assistant to the CEO that forms the collagen. It’s the glue that binds the collagen together. Healthy collagen levels means stronger skin, improved signs of ageing, stronger hair and nails and improved joint & bone health.

Studies explore the difference between topical and diet related intake of vitamin C, concluding that the benefits of vitamin C are best seen when the nutrients are delivered to the skin via blood vessels.

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