We’ve been told for years to consume plenty of Vitamin C for our inner health. This vital nutrient helps form and maintain bones, skin and blood vessels. Despite popular opinion it has not been proven to cure the common cold, but it does boost your immune system so you might not catch a cold so easily. The top food sources of Vitamin C are oranges, mangos, kiwi fruit, passion fruit, pineapple, strawberries, broccoli, capsicum, cauliflower and kale. All yummy things to eat!
Did you know that Vitamin C has incredible benefits for your skin as well?
Vitamin C has many functions as a cosmetic ingredient. Importantly, it promotes collagen synthesis. As we age, our skin becomes more prone to oxidative damage which alters the structure of our skin. During this ageing process, our skin also begins to decrease its collagen production. Anti-oxidant rich Vitamin C helps regulate the production of collagen and support the outer layer of your skin. Furthermore, it helps prevent cellular ageing by inhibiting the cross-linking of collagen, oxidation of proteins, and lipid peroxidation. It also works synergistically with the antioxidant Vitamin E and has demonstrated superior percutaneous absorption and stability. All of this is good news for dry, aged skin!
Widely used as an ingredient in skin whitening products, Vitamin C lightens and brightens the skin, giving a smoother and more even glow. It also decreases trans-epidermal water loss in the skin, allowing the skin to better retain moisture. One of the best features of Vitamin C is that it limits the damage caused by overexposure to UV rays. The high antioxidant levels in Vitamin C help to protect the skin from free radical skin damage caused by UV rays. It’s a winning ingredient for skin lightening and hydration.
Good news… You don’t have to smear orange juice all over your face to unlock these benefits, they are available to you in LeRêve’s revolutionary new Bio-Scientific Skincare range. In fact, LeRêve is one of the first company’s in the world to use an ingredient called ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, which is 100% Natural Vitamin C, in a skincare range. Why is that a big deal? Well aside from being more eco-friendly, natural Vitamin C (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) will not irritate the skin like regular Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic acid) is known to do. It is more tolerable by sensitive skin types and safer to use in higher dosages. Natural is best and LeRêve is natural!
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is found in all five of LeRêve’s Face Serums and forms an important part of our natural anti-ageing Skincare story. Choose the Serum best suited to your skin and use it as part of your personalised beauty ritual.
