With so many he alth benefits, ascorbic acid has become a common ingredient in many skin care products.
Useful properties
Vitamin C Ointment renews skin cells and softens the harsh, deep lines formed by wrinkles.
This cosmetic product helps to restore the skin. The ointment containing vitamin C effectively promotes the process of collagen biosynthesis, provides reliable photoprotection from ultraviolet radiation, and also brightens hyperpigmentation. Stimulation of collagen production in the skin can significantly increase its density and elasticity.
Vitamin C ointment smoothes wrinkles and helps prevent minor damage.
It can be used to eliminate dark circles under the eyes.
It will help keep the skin hydrated.
This vitamin is known for its strong antioxidantaction.
Beneficial effect on skin condition
Topical products with 5% vitamin C provide a significant increase in skin texture and reduce deep wrinkles.
Ascorbic acid has a number of positive effects, all of which are related to the metabolism of epidermal cells.
Due to the activation of regeneration processes and the growth of rejuvenating collagen fibers, the skin becomes much he althier and fresher.
This acid may also slow down the development of skin diseases as it works as an antioxidant and can reduce skin damage at the cellular level.
It also helps fight free radicals that damage epidermal cells.
Fighting pigmentation
Such a drug can help reverse sun-damaged skin.
It can be used to control the degree of darkening of brown pigment spots on the face, arms, elbows, shoulders and the rate of formation of new ones. It can be used not only on the face, but also on the neck, decollete, and for any other part of the body where there is a need to muffle the appearance and formation of such brown spots.
Dark spots usually add 10-20 years to a woman's age. Therefore, the ability to get rid of them on the face, hands, and décolleté will help to significantly rejuvenate the appearance.
This acidhelps to slow down the production of melanin, which prevents the appearance of new dark spots and aggravation of the color saturation of existing ones, which can be caused by:
- solar influence;
- pregnancy;
- hormonal changes from birth control pills;
- natural aging process.
Home Uses for Ascorbic Acid
Better to make your own home remedy. It will be cheaper than store-bought counterparts and can be made in small batches, keeping it fresh and he althy.
The fact that you make such cosmetics yourself will mean that you can use it as often and in those areas where it is needed, without worrying about spending extra money on it, as in the situation with purchased products. In addition, in this case, you are guaranteed to know that there will be an effect from the use of this product, and when buying ready-made cosmetics in a store, it is likely that the investment will not bring the desired result.
It makes sense to make your own anti-aging ointment because it is:
- saving money;
- constant access to a fresh, effective, safe batch of ointment;
- the ability to control the presence of harmful chemical compounds in the ointment.
You can also make a simple homemade vitamin C facial ointment by combining 3 tablespoonsaloe vera gel, half a tablespoon of vegetable glycerin, 1 teaspoon of liquid form of vitamin E, powdered vitamin B3. The result is a quarter cup of facial ointment.
The best way to create a vitamin C ointment for children is to dissolve pure vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid powder in water and then add it to a children's nourishing, moisturizing or wound healing ointment.
Facial option can also be a combination of half a teaspoon of powdered ascorbic acid with a fourth cup of a quality store-bought nourishing ointment.
Proper use and storage
If you have not used cosmetics rich in this ingredient before, then you should start using any vitamin C ointment, starting with once a day, and increase the frequency of applying it to the skin to a couple of times a day for two weeks if needed. At the same time, it will be possible to avoid a strongly pronounced individual allergic reaction to such care. A personal negative reaction to such a remedy, if it appears, then immediately on the first day, after the first application, and will not be very significant, will not cause severe problems. After the termination of the procedures, it will pass quickly.
Vitamin C ointment is best stored in a dark glass container to prevent light from shortening its shelf life. It is also advised to store it in the refrigerator, since it is not used in its manufacture.preservatives that slow down the spoilage of any cosmetic product.
An ointment containing vitamin C differs from other cosmetics in a short shelf life (it is not recommended to store it for a long time, because it loses its properties). Its active ingredients degrade quickly, especially if the ointment comes into contact with a liquid (they dissolve in it).
Throw away such a remedy after two weeks from the moment it was prepared, or earlier if it turns yellow. It will take 2-3 minutes to cook a new batch.
Correct acidity
When buying beauty products containing this acid, it is best to choose those that have the correct pH - ideally 3.5 or less.
Acidity helps the skin to better absorb the active ingredients of cosmetics, but if it is too high, it will irritate the skin. In addition, one should keep in mind not only the pH level, but also the acid concentration in the cosmetic product. In order to protect the skin from irritation or redness, the concentration of ascorbic acid in the topical product should not be more than 20%.
Quick victory over warts
Ointment with vitamin C (name - "Viferon") is also an excellent tool for fighting warts, as it strengthens the local immunity of the skin. The course of treatment with such a remedy can have a different duration - both 5 days and a month. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. ATdaily regimen, a thin layer of ointment can be applied to the affected area of the skin 3 times a day. In rare cases, up to 4 times a day, you can increase the frequency of use of this drug. The high acidity of vitamin C will help destroy the papilloma virus, which provokes the formation and development of a wart.
Unfortunately, at the moment this is the only pharmacy ointment with vitamin C. The list consists of only one item. If you want variety, you'll have to make your own.
It should not be used in the treatment of oral warts.
Regularity is important
Ascorbic acid must be applied topically and on a regular basis to help improve skin texture. This is confirmed by the reviews of ladies who have already experimented with this type of skin rejuvenation. The constant and competent use of funds of this composition gives a tangible result.
Vitamin C is able to stay on the skin for almost 72 hours, so it is good to use cosmetics containing this component every day to achieve the best effect. Testimonials from those who have used vitamin C creams confirm this.
