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Bright, Firm, and Protected: The Role of Vitamin C in Skincare

Vitamin C should be a vital component to your daily skincare regime. It is a powerful antioxidant that assists the cells in fighting off free radicals that damage our skins natural Elastin fibres and Collagen proteins. Damage to these components of the skin result in premature aging and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. Vitamin C plays a pivotal role in the production of not only Collagen, but maintains the skins elasticity, firmness and structure.

By stimulating collagen synthesis within the skin, we can promote a more plump, youthful appearance on the skin. In addition to assisting the skin in slowing down the loss of this protein in the skin, Vitamin C also allows for overall improvement in the skins texture.

Vitamin C can improve darkened areas on the skin, also known as hyperpigmentation, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and age spots, by brightening the skin, and evening out the skin tone, as well as act as a protection to the skins cells by shielding the skin from the harmful effects of UV damage. This is achieved by Vitamin C inhibiting melanin synthesis by slowing down the activity of an enzyme known as tyrosinase.

Although Vitamin C is not in any way a substitute for sun protection, Vitamin C, paired with the correct sun protection, is the ultimate protection against the effects of UVA and UVB damage on in the skin.

Incorporating products such as the SkincareRx C-Fix Crystals, which will amp up any serum by delivering Vitamin C into the skin in its most concentrated form, to rejuvenate the skin while fighting the effects of aging and pigmentation, or TheraVine’s Anti-Wrinkle Skin Booster which not only smoothes out the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, but also enhances collagen synthesis and inhibits melanin synthesis.

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CN 15/04/25

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Beauty Sleep

Written by Youth Beauty on July 25th, 2018.      0 comments

The idea of “getting your beauty sleep” may sound old fashioned—something your grandma might have said to your mom, an old wives’ tale to get little girls to go to bed. But modern science is 100% on Grandma’s side. Beauty sleep is as real as it gets.

The Truth About Beauty Sleep – How It Works:

It all has to do with the hormones the brain excretes—and those it suppresses—during sleep. Though REM sleep is widely known as the brain’s magic elixir, Stages 3 and 4, known as deep non-REM sleep, are when the human growth hormone is produced, which is a major agent for keeping skin healthy. Growth hormone is so good at repairing and restoring skin that getting injections of it has become a Hollywood fad. But what celebrities spend thousands of dollars at their local plastic surgeon, you can get for free with an excellent night of sleep.

The flipside, of course, is that missing out on your beauty sleep can have extremely detrimental effects on your appearance. While the brain in deep sleep is pumping out growth hormone, it’s also suppressing cortisol, a stress hormone. While cortisol is necessary for a few important functions, in excess it wreaks havoc on the skin and body, leading to weight gain, acne, eczema, and even hair loss. A 4-hour night of sleep increases cortisol production by a whopping 37%—as if you weren’t already stressed out enough.

Get Some Sleep to Look Your Best

The effects of sleep deprivation on your looks aren’t just theoretical. A few major studies have shown that we can perceive the effects of sleep deprivation in others; one such study found that we view people who are sleep deprived as 6% less healthy, 4% less attractive, and 19% more tired. Even if an energy-drink-and-coffee cocktail in the morning perks you up enough to get through the day, your face can’t be fooled. Sleep is the only remedy.

Best Mattress Reviews has produced a brand-new infographic on the benefits of beauty sleep—and the harmful effects of missing out on it. Check it out for the full scoop on the most up-to-date science, as well as practical tips for sleeping and looking your best

 

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