vitamin c

Vitamin C: What The Research Actually Says About It's Benefits

Vitamin C: What The Research Actually Says About It's Benefits

Vitamin C, a micronutrient found naturally in a number of brightly colored fruits and vegetables including oranges, lemons, papaya, peppers, broccoli, and kale, is also called ascorbic acid or ascorbate (when acid is neutralized, for example by adding baking soda). According to research, up to one-third of the US population are deficient in this important vitamin.

Vitamin C Serum For Healthy Skin

Vitamin C Serum For Healthy Skin

A few years ago, I was so happy to get rid of adult cystic acne (one of the many ways my body celebrated saying good bye to gluten/wheat!!), but then I turned around and welcomed skin challenges ranging from melasma to basal cell skin cancer. I can’t undo choices of my teen years (baby oil and blond hair, blue eyes and freckles don’t mix!), but I am motivated to protect my skin with quality sunscreen, eat foods that improve my overall health, and find ways to take care of my skin without breaking the bank. I might be late to the party, but I’m thinking Vitamin C serum seems like a smart next step!!