{"id":33103,"date":"2025-07-02T17:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/33103\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T17:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:10:09","slug":"vitamin-c-may-help-skin-look-younger-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/33103\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin C May Help Skin Look Younger, Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\">Vitamin C may help support the health of the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\">Getting adequate levels of vitamin C may help fight signs of skin aging, according to recent findings.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\">Doctors explain how to get more of the essential vitamin in your diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Your skin protects your body from germs and other environmental hazards, but it gets weaker over time. That changes its appearance, leading to visible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/beauty\/skin-care\/g61899366\/best-mature-skin-moisturizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/beauty\/skin-care\/g61899366\/best-mature-skin-moisturizers\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"signs of aging\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">signs of aging<\/a>, like wrinkles and fine lines. While you can\u2019t do anything to stop your skin from getting older, new research suggests that vitamin C may help skin look younger. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Specifically, having plenty of vitamin C in your diet may help to reactivate certain genes that control your skin\u2019s growth and repair. The study, which was published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jidonline.org\/article\/S0022-202X(25)00416-6\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.jidonline.org\/article\/S0022-202X(25)00416-6\/fulltext\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Journal of Investigative Dermatology\" data-node-id=\"3.1.0\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Journal of Investigative Dermatology<\/a>, used lab-grown models designed to mimic human skin. In these models, the skin cells were exposed to air while being nourished underneath with a liquid nutrient designed to mimic the way your skin gets nutrients from your blood vessels. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"body-tip css-1707dxl emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"4.0\">Meet the experts<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldenbergdermatology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.goldenbergdermatology.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Gary Goldenberg, M.D.\" data-node-id=\"4.2\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"4.2.0\">Gary Goldenberg, M.D.<\/strong><\/a>, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital; <a href=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-node-id=\"4.4\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/about\/\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Ife J. Rodney, M.D.\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"4.4.0\">Ife J. Rodney, M.D.<\/strong><\/a>, founding director of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">The researchers used vitamin C at different concentrations comparable to what would be transported from your bloodstream to the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of your skin. After seven days, the researchers discovered that the skin that was treated with vitamin C had a thicker epidermal cell layer without impacting the stratum corneum, which is the outer layer of skin made up of dead cells. After two weeks, the epidermis was thicker, while the outer layer of dead skin cells was thinner. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">This suggests that vitamin C helps to boost the formation and division of keratinocytes, skin cells that move from deeper layers of the skin to the surface, the researchers explained. The researchers also found that skin samples that were treated with vitamin C had more cell proliferation, which is important for maintaining the skin\u2019s healthy barrier and creating a fresher look.  <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">\u201cVitamin C is a promising molecule that can be used as a developing treatment for epidermal thinning, including in aging,\u201d the researchers wrote in the conclusion.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">The findings raise questions about the impact of vitamin C on skin. So, should we all be having more of it in our lives for a healthier, younger-looking complexion? Here\u2019s what dermatologists want you to keep in mind. <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"10.0\">What is vitamin C and what does it do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Vitamin C, a.k.a. L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Humans need to get vitamin C from food and supplements, making it a vital part of the diet, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"National Institutes of Health\" data-node-id=\"11.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institutes of Health<\/a> (NIH). <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Vitamin C plays a role in several areas of health, including biochemical reactions to support collagen and protein metabolism, per the NIH. Vitamin C also helps with wound healing and is an antioxidant that supports immune function. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Most adult women need 65 to 75 milligrams of vitamin C a day, while most adult men need 75 to 90 milligrams daily. While many adults in the U.S. get the recommended amounts of vitamin C daily from foods and drinks, some are more at risk of not getting enough than others, per the <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-Consumer\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"NIH\" data-node-id=\"13.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">NIH<\/a>. Those include:<\/p>\n<ul data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"14.0\">     People who smoke and are exposed to second-hand smoke.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"14.1\">     People who eat a limited diet.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"14.2\">     People with certain medical conditions, like severe malabsorption, certain types of cancer, and some forms of kidney disease. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"15.0\">Why does vitamin C help with skin health?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"16\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">When you eat or drink something with vitamin C, it\u2019s absorbed into your bloodstream and then transported to the skin, explains <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldenbergdermatology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.goldenbergdermatology.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Gary Goldenberg, M.D.\" data-node-id=\"16.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"16.1.0\">Gary Goldenberg, M.D.<\/strong><\/a>, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. There, it tends to be concentrated in the basal layer of the epidermis, which is the deepest layer of the outer layer of your skin. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Vitamin C is a co-factor (meaning it\u2019s a required element) in a process that activates genes that are involved in cell proliferation, Dr. Goldenberg says. \u201cThis can lead to epidermal thickening and improved skin health and appearance,\u201d he says.  <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Vitamin C is also crucial for the production of collagen, a protein that helps to support your skin\u2019s barrier and enhances your skin\u2019s elasticity, says <a href=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/about\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Ife J. Rodney, M.D.\" data-node-id=\"18.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"18.1.0\">Ife J. Rodney, M.D.<\/strong><\/a>, founding director of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics. \u201cCollagen is the building block of the skin,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s the supporting matrix that gives the skin its tightness and firmness, but over the years, it starts to break down. That\u2019s why skin gets saggy and thin.\u201d <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">While having more vitamin C in your life won\u2019t magically transform your skin, it can help, Dr. Rodney says. <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"20.0\">Foods that contain vitamin C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">If you eat a lot of vitamin C-rich foods, Dr. Goldenberg says you should get enough of the nutrient to support good skin health. If you could do better, these are some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/g20511745\/9-foods-with-more-vitamin-c-than-an-orange\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/g20511745\/9-foods-with-more-vitamin-c-than-an-orange\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"vitamin C-rich foods\" data-node-id=\"21.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C-rich foods<\/a> to consider eating, per the <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/#h3\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/#h3\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"NIH\" data-node-id=\"21.3\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">NIH<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"22.0\">     Red bell pepper, \u00bd cup: 95 milligrams<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"22.1\">     Orange juice, \u00be cup: 93 milligrams<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"22.2\">     Orange, 1 medium: 70 milligrams<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"22.3\">     Grapefruit juice, \u00be cup: 70 milligrams<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"22.4\">     Kiwifruit, 1 medium: 64 milligrams<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"22.5\">     Green pepper, \u00bd cup: 60 milligrams<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"22.6\">     Broccoli, \u00bd cup: 51 milligrams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">If you\u2019re not sure how you\u2019re doing on the vitamin C front or if you&#8217;re concerned that you may not be absorbing the nutrient properly, Dr. Goldenberg says a blood test can help determine your levels. \u201cIf levels are low or not optimal, supplementation can help,\u201d he says. However, Dr. Rodney points out that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/a65173822\/best-time-take-vitamin-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/a65173822\/best-time-take-vitamin-c\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"vitamin C supplements\" data-node-id=\"23.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C supplements<\/a> aren\u2019t for everyone. \u201cThey really don\u2019t help unless you\u2019re deficient,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"24.0\">How topical vitamin C impacts skin<\/strong><br data-node-id=\"24.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"25\" class=\"body-text css-i9p093 emevuu60\">This study focused on having vitamin C in your diet, but dermatologists say there\u2019s a role for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/beauty\/skin-care\/g65037187\/best-vitamin-c-serums-face\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/beauty\/skin-care\/g65037187\/best-vitamin-c-serums-face\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"vitamin C serums\" data-node-id=\"25.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C serums<\/a> in skincare, too. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">\u201cI like topical vitamin C on the skin\u2014serums, specifically,\u201d Dr. Rodney says. Because of vitamin C\u2019s antioxidant effect, these can help to protect the skin from environmental stressors, she says, which may contribute to signs of aging. (Dr. Rodney recommends looking for a serum with vitamin C and ferulic acid, which helps keep the vitamin C molecule stable in your products.)<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Overall, dermatologists say the findings stress the importance of eating a healthy diet for good skin health. \u201cNutrition has a direct impact on skin health,\u201d Dr. Goldenberg says. \u201cNutrients like vitamin C can promote skin regeneration, delay aging effects, and maintain barrier function.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Dietary supplements are products intended to supplement the diet. They are not medicines and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. Be cautious about taking dietary supplements if you are pregnant or nursing. Also, be careful about giving supplements to a child, unless recommended by their healthcare provider.<\/p>\n<p>Related Stories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Vitamin C may help support the health of the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin. 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