All About Vitamin C and Skincare

Before we explore the significance of Vitamin C in skincare, let’s first clarify what Vitamin C is and its origins.

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C, commonly referred to as Ascorbic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in various fruits and vegetables. This powerful antioxidant is essential for fighting oxidative stress, regenerating other antioxidants such as Vitamin E, and is crucial for collagen biosynthesis. Collagen is a vital structural protein present in various connective tissues throughout our body, playing a key role in maintaining the skin's strength and elasticity. As we grow older, collagen levels tend to diminish, leading to a loss of skin firmness. Vitamin C is recognized for its ability to stimulate collagen production and enhance skin elasticity.

Since humans cannot produce Vitamin C internally, it is essential to obtain it through dietary sources, supplements, and topical applications.

Sources of Vitamin C

• Naturally Occurring Vitamin C
  The best sources of Vitamin C are fresh fruits and vegetables that can be eaten raw. Notable examples include Kakadu Plum, Red and Green Peppers, Oranges, Grapefruits, Broccoli, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Spinach, Green Peas, and many others. Consuming a balanced diet that includes five diverse servings of Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables daily can provide the necessary amount of this essential vitamin for your body.

• Vitamin C Derivatives
  Natural Vitamin C is known to be a challenging compound when extracted from its source. It is highly unstable and degrades quickly when exposed to air, making it ineffective for use. This is why Vitamin C derivatives (synthetic alternatives) are commonly utilized in both dietary supplements and skincare products. Some examples include Ascorbic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Calcium Ascorbate, and Ascorbyl Glucoside, among others.

Vitamin C: The most coveted skincare ingredient

As a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C is vital in skincare. Among the numerous advantages this vitamin provides, some key benefits include:

• It actively promotes the production of collagen and elastin, both of which are essential for skin elasticity, firmness, and a youthful appearance.
• It inhibits melanin production, thereby helping to manage pigmentation, spots, and uneven skin tone.
• Its robust antioxidant properties assist in reducing oxidative stress and reversing damage caused by UV rays.
• It also supports healthy aging by enhancing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

While natural Vitamin C can be easily integrated into the diet through fresh produce, its application in skincare is more complex due to its unstable nature. Until recently, there was no known method to stabilize natural Vitamin C. This is why its derivatives are predominantly used in skincare formulations.

However, with the introduction of the groundbreaking Cellular Extraction™️ process, it is now feasible to extract natural Vitamin C from plant materials in its most active and stable form for extended periods. Unlike its derivatives, which offer the benefits of a single compound, Cellular Extraction™️ provides a range of phytonutrients that replicate the plant's bio-matrix within the serum.

Why Kakadu Plum Cellular Extract?

Indigenous to Australia, Kakadu Plum is recognized as the richest source of Vitamin C globally—nearly 50 times more than oranges. This is why it was our clear and sole choice for the first Juicy Actives™️ product—Vitamin C Brightening Serum. The Cellular Extract of Kakadu Plum not only delivers the advantages of Natural Vitamin C (in its most active form) but also includes phenolic compounds like Ellagic Acid and Gallic Acid, Amino Acids, and other antioxidants such as Quercetin and Vitamin E.

Kakadu Plum Cellular Extract allows us to harness a variety of hydrophilic nutrients (as bioavailable in the plant itself) within a hydrating medium to actively promote healthy, youthful, and radiant skin.

Juicy Chemistry’s Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Our Naturally Activated™️ Vitamin C Brightening Serum is formulated with over 99.5% Kakadu Plum CE. This hydrating formula shields the skin from photo-damage, inhibits tyrosinase, and enhances collagen production. Its antioxidant properties help neutralize free radicals, while phenolic compounds improve skin elasticity, and amino acids bolster the skin barrier function.

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