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Ingredient Spotlight: VITAMIN C

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Vitamin C has come a long way from the Flintstones tablets we used to get as a kid. You know, the kind that tastes like a SweeTart/Tang hybrid and erodes the roof of your mouth a little but somehow you never minded? Now we know that we should be upping our vitamin C intake for so much more than immune strength during flu season, but rather on the regular for our skin’s health and vibrancy. It’s not only an imperative precursor for our dear friend collagen, but it’s also a powerful antioxidant, assisting in protection against UV-induced photodamage.

MIND

Many studies indicate that it’s an absolutely vital antioxidant molecule for brain health, but this study makes it clear that the brain hordes vitamin C more than any other part of the body in its quest to prevent free-radical damage and the synthesis of aging on our most vital organ. Vitamin C plays a role in protecting neurons and speeding up their transmission time, which means quicker cognitive function. It’s necessary to convert dopamine to serotonin, and, just recently, has proven its role in preserving blood vessel integrity, which is a major factor in successful cognitive aging.

BODY

Free radicals aren’t just your fountain of youth’s nemeses, but also your body’s in its defense against disease. Your body doesn’t produce vitamin C on its own, so ingesting foods rich in vitamin C—or an even more reliable, scientifically acclaimed supplement—is your best bet. It’s super important to consume foods rich in iron, which boosts your body’s ability to absorb and use vitamin C, while vitamin C itself helps you absorb the iron.

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We’ve mentioned that vitamin C is absolutely necessary for the synthesis of collagen, which is great news for everyone, but even better for vegans who can’t take a collagen supplement (all skin- and gut-friendly forms of collagen are animal-based products). Using it internally and topically will both show positive effects on the skin—brightening, firming, and reducing the look of fine lines. Win. Win. Win.

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Here are a few Poosh-approved vitamin C picks.

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Topical - C

Price: $75
The Nue Co.

In powder form, this product is super stable and not at risk for quick degradation like a lot of other vitamin C serums on the market, making it an extremely potent supplement for your face. It’s spiked with ferulic acid, which is another plant-derived antioxidant to work double-time on the goal at hand. It dissolves and activates when mixed with your favorite serum or moisturizer of choice. You’ll notice a difference in brightness and fine lines after a few weeks of daily use.

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Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C (Pack of 30)

Price: $33
LivOn Labs

A new way to take vitamin C orally, these packets of liposomal C look like a tasty jelly, but you’ll want to shoot them with water and get them down the hatch stat. Despite their taste, they are incredibly effective for optimal absorption and have been subject to many clinical trials and studies. It’s been proven that vitamin C plasma levels reached two times what was thought possible when taking this particular brand. Not only is this kick-ass for your immunity in a pinch—i.e. when traveling, living life, or touching literally anything—but we’ve noticed a difference in our skin and mood, too.

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Sweet Extravagance Toothpaste

Price: $21
Lebon

Not only does this French brand look extra chic on your bathroom counter, but it contains aloe vera, which is packed with vitamin C to assist in gum and wound healing.

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Wild Rose Vitamin C Brightening Oil

Price: $54
Korres

This super vitamin C claims to be 1,000 times more stable than the typical ascorbic acid, and the real rose petals preserved so beautifully inside the bottle are an inspiring testament to its age-defying properties.

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The Problem Solver Mask

Price: $100
May Lindstrom

Absolutely loaded with powerful and exotic natural ingredients, this powder mask is activated with water to transform into a gorgeous whipped texture. The spices and vitamin C are warming on the face, and as promised in the name, a transformation occurs. Rinse off to reveal brighter skin thanks to active botanicals blended with our good pal vitamin C. A Poosh favorite.

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Body Lotion

Price: $25
Necessaire

This daily hydrator is basically a super-quick-absorbing multivitamin for the skin. Loaded with vitamins C, A, B, E, and omegas 6 and 9, it’s an antioxidant-rich staple that you won’t be able to live without, and that’s OK, because this habit worth forming won’t break the bank! They have your skin’s best pH in mind when formulating this lotion, and the ingredient derivatives are all very transparent on their website.

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Sun Body Oil

Price: $90
Laurel Whole Plant Organics

High in both vitamin C and E, this 100% whole plant organic oil is the perfect match for summer. While it’s not your typical sun screen per say, it allows you to enjoy some vitamin D responsibly, needing reapplication once per hour. It’s also used for after-sun care to nourish and lock in nature’s gifts. Tanning responsibly without smelling like a kid at a public pool? Sign us up.

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Vitamin C Facial Serum

Price: $75
One Love Organics

One Love Organics’ vitamin C ester is a potent and stable form of vitamin C, built to last. It’s juiced up with rose hip, baobab, acerola, and sea buckhorn to deliver even more plant-derived vitamin C for naturally glowing and radiant results. We’re also a fan of this brand’s Vitamin C Body Oil and Botanical C Body Polish for some shower-time faves.

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