Vitamin C Products For The Skin

Because vitamin C acts as a strong antioxidant, it is a useful part of any health regimen. The University of Maryland Medical Center says it can help sooth skin inflammation and improve skin tone, shrink wrinkles and moisturize the skin surface. Skincare experts recommend using a topical vitamin C cream or serum to help boost your skin's health and natural appearance.

Aveda Enbrightenment Brightening Treatment Toner

Aveda's toner comes formulated with what cosmetics expert Paula Begoun calls a "potentially efficacious amount of vitamin C." The antioxidant, combined with herbal extracts like grape extract and chemical exfoliants like salicylic acid, helps to slough off dull skin cells and may help brighten and even out your skin tone. Hyaluronic acid also hydrates the skin surface for potentially softer, smoother skin.

Dr. Brandt "C" Gel

"Real Simple" magazine's beauty editors recommend Dr. Brandt's vitamin C-based gel to help with skin inflammation, skin discolorations and wrinkles. It's lightweight enough to wear in the morning before you apply other cosmetic products. The gel contains vitamin C to help nourish your skin while plant oils moisturize and silicones instantly fill in pores and wrinkles for a smoother finish. This product also contains lavender oil that may help comfort sensitive skin.

Avon Anew Clearly C 10% Vitamin C Serum

Avon's vitamin C serum contains vitamin C at a concentrated strength of 10 percent, reports Begoun. This serum may help rejuvenate your skin's appearance, though Begoun warns that its alcohol content may irritate your skin. For the best results, store the serum in a dark area because the serum's bottle is clear and light exposure can degrade the efficacy of the vitamin C.

Cellex-C High Potency Serum

Cellex-C serum may help protect your skin from environmental toxins like air pollution, and comes recommended by "Real Simple" magazine's editors. It contains vitamin C at a concentration of 10 percent, plus bioflavonoids and zinc to further nourish the skin and shield against free radical-related skin damage. Because it's formulated without oils, it won't clog your pores and can be used on all skin types.