Vitamin C has many skin benefits. It inhibits the production of excess melanin in your skin, which, in turn, helps prevent and fade acne scars, melasma, and dark spots. Vitamin C also plays a critical role in the formation of collagen, so it’s also able to smooths fine lines and wrinkles over time, says dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD.
Not only that (told you to brace yourself), but vitamin C has antioxidant properties that help prevent free-radical damage from things like UV and pollution to keep your skin healthy and glowy, says Dr. Marchbein. In fact, using a vitamin C serum can actually make your sunscreen work better, so applying one every morning is ideal in order to protect your skin from harmful sun damage, explains Dr. Marchbein.
