Now, should we al jump into the anti-free-radical bandwagon?
Although science has yet to put the finishing touches on the studies
regarding free-radicals, there is enough evidence to suggest that
antioxidants can benefit the body. Although it will not guarantee an
overnight skin miracle, it will at least stymie the effects of free-radical
damage, and possibly, reverse them.
Chapter 11. Vitamin C And Your Skin
To be useful and effective to the skin and body, vitamin C should be in the form of L-
ascorbic acid. Studies reveal that once it is applied on the skin, It can stay in the skin for up to seventy two hours.
Vitamin C and Melanogenesis
Research show that vitamin c help decrease melanin formation. The fact that melanin is
responsible for the skin’s dark pigmentation, studies clearly show that vitamin c contributes to skin lightening.
A preparation can be used to clarify and even out the skin tone as it lightens dark spots
and skin blemishes.