Reveal a Glowing Complexion: 3 Brilliant Ways to Harness Vitamin C for Brighter Skin

Vitamin C is a nutrient that is a boon for your skin. While there are many skincare products and ingredients available, vitamin C seems to be a favorite among all skincare enthusiasts. From giving your skin a natural glow to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, vitamin C can do wonders for your skin. Here are three ways to use vitamin C to brighten your skin.

Is vitamin C good for skin?

1. If you want to have glowing and radiant skin, use vitamin C. It is known to brighten the skin and improve its overall appearance due to its antioxidant, anti-aging and anti-pigmentation properties.

2. Vitamin C improves the texture of your skin, but also protects from the sun. It helps to soothe redness, rashes and skin affected by sun rays.

3. Vitamin C is also known for its anti-aging benefits. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen in your body.

How to use vitamin C for skin?
“The easiest sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables,” says Bakshi, “but that's not the only way to enjoy its great benefits for the skin. When added to skincare products, it is known to have a significant effect on skin health because it is more effective when used."

1. Vitamin C Powder Face Mask
The best part about vitamin C powder is that you can add it to your skincare routine in so many ways. Here's how to prepare a face mask:

Take a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of vitamin C powder, 1 tablespoon of almond oil and add water to make a smooth paste. Your face mask is ready.
You can also use vitamin C serum instead of water.
Apply the solution on your face and keep it for 15 minutes.
Wash your face with cold water.

2. DIY Vitamin C Serum
Although vitamin C powder is more potent than vitamin C serum, you can try a serum for added benefits. Here's how to prepare it:

Mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel in 2 tablespoons of rose water. Mix well to remove lumps.
Now, crush 2 vitamin C tablets, add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and crush 1 vitamin E capsule. Stir the mixture well.
Transfer the serum to a clean container and once all the ingredients are thoroughly dissolved and mixed well, keep it in the refrigerator for a day. Your serum is then ready to use.
At night, cleanse your face and then gently massage the serum onto your face and neck. Do not over rub the serum; Let it absorb through your skin. Wash your face in the morning.

3. Vitamin C rich foods
Apply vitamin C topically in the two ways mentioned above for glowing skin. But to give your skin a healthy glow from within, include these foods high in vitamin C in your regular diet.

Citrus fruits such as oranges, kiwis, lemons and grapefruits
Strawberries
Simla Chili
Tomato
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower