Vitamin C – The Collagen-Boosting Antioxidant

Also known as Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that brightens skin, promotes collagen production, reduces pigmentation and protects against environmental stressors. With age, the epidermis loses its natural elasticity, but Vitamin C can remove pollutants and restore lost collagen with regular topical use. Working in synergy with 31 of the world’s most powerful botanicals, the Vitamin C in our Skin Nutrient Facial Oil noticeably brightens skin.

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is a vital water-soluble antioxidant that plays an essential role in collagen synthesis, cellular regeneration, and skin health. It is most renowned for its ability to neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules that accelerate skin ageing—and for its direct impact on collagen production, which is key to maintaining skin’s structure and elasticity. As an active ingredient in skincare, Vitamin C brightens the complexion, reduces pigmentation, and provides protection against environmental stressors such as UV rays and pollution.

Although Vitamin C is naturally present in the body, it cannot be produced externally, making topical application crucial for optimal skincare benefits. When incorporated into a daily regimen, Vitamin C promotes healthier, more resilient skin.

The Top 5 Benefits of Vitamin C

  1. Collagen Synthesis: Stimulates collagen production, firming skin and reducing wrinkles.
  2. Brightening: Evens skin tone, diminishing dark spots and revealing radiance.
  3. Anti-Aging Protection: Shields skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
  4. Hydration: Enhances moisture retention, promoting plump and smooth skin.
  5. Pigmentation Reduction: Fades sunspots, acne scars, and age-related pigmentation.

How Vitamin C Reduces the Signs of Ageing

Vitamin C’s impact on healthy ageing is multifaceted. It works not only to prevent the signs of ageing but also to reverse existing damage, offering a comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation.

  • Collagen Production and Skin Firmness Collagen, a protein responsible for skin’s structure and elasticity, naturally declines with age, contributing to sagging and the formation of wrinkles. Vitamin C is a critical catalyst for collagen synthesis, stimulating the production of this vital protein. By boosting collagen levels, Vitamin C helps restore skin firmness and elasticity, visibly reducing fine lines and improving skin texture.
  • Skin Brightening and Even Tone Vitamin C is renowned for its brightening effects. It works by inhibiting melanin production, the pigment responsible for dark spots and uneven skin tone. This reduction in melanin helps fade age spots, sun damage, and post-acne scars, resulting in a more even, luminous complexion. Consistent use of Vitamin C reveals a skin tone that is clearer, more radiant, and youthful.
  • Anti-Aging Protection Free radicals generated by exposure to UV rays, pollution, and other environmental factors are a primary cause of premature skin ageing. Vitamin C, with its powerful antioxidant properties, neutralizes these harmful molecules, preventing oxidative stress and the degradation of collagen and elastin fibers. This protection helps reduce the visible signs of ageing, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation, ensuring that the skin remains youthful and resilient.
  • Hydration and Moisture Retention As skin ages, its ability to retain moisture diminishes, leading to dryness and an increase in the appearance of fine lines. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in reinforcing the skin’s moisture barrier, helping it retain hydration throughout the day. By improving moisture retention, Vitamin C ensures that the skin remains plump, smooth, and youthful, counteracting the dryness that often accompanies ageing.
  • Pigmentation Reduction One of the most visible effects of ageing is the development of pigmentation, including age spots, sunspots, and post-inflammatory marks. Vitamin C targets these imperfections by reducing the production of melanin, leading to a reduction in hyperpigmentation. Over time, it helps fade these marks, resulting in clearer, more even skin.

How to Boost Vitamin C’s Benefits

To fully benefit from Vitamin C, a few key practices should be incorporated into your skincare routine and lifestyle.

  1. Topical Application The most effective way to deliver Vitamin C to the skin is through topical application. A high-quality serum, such as Skin Nutrient Facial Oil, ensures optimal absorption and delivers concentrated doses directly to the skin. When selecting a Vitamin C product, choose one with stabilized ascorbic acid or derivatives such as sodium ascorbyl phosphate to ensure potency and efficacy.
  2. Dietary Intake A diet rich in Vitamin C is equally important for supporting skin health. Incorporate foods such as citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, and leafy greens into your diet. These foods help bolster the skin’s internal repair mechanisms and support its natural defenses against environmental damage, complementing the external effects of Vitamin C.
  3. Sun Protection UV exposure depletes Vitamin C levels in the skin and accelerates the ageing process. To preserve the benefits of Vitamin C and protect against further damage, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. Sun protection not only prevents sunburn but also safeguards the skin from photo-ageing, ensuring that Vitamin C can continue to work without interference from UV-induced damage.
  4. Consistency The effects of Vitamin C are cumulative, meaning consistent use is essential for optimal results. Incorporate Vitamin C into your daily skincare routine, ensuring it is used consistently to achieve the best outcomes. Results will become more evident over time as the skin’s collagen production increases and pigmentation fades.
  5. Holistic Approach In addition to topical Vitamin C and a balanced diet, lifestyle factors such as stress management, adequate sleep, and hydration play a crucial role in skin health. Avoiding habits that accelerate the ageing process—such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption—will help preserve the skin’s natural radiance and ensure that Vitamin C’s effects are fully realized.

Discover Vitamin C’s skin-brightening properties in our award-winning Skin Nutrient Facial Oil.

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Amino Acids

Amino Acids are molecules used by all living things to make proteins. They are vital for supporting functions throughout your body, including protein synthesis, tissue repair, and nutrient absorption.

Cysteine HCI - non-essential amino acid that helps your body heal

Cysteine has been used in medicine for more than 30 years. It replenishes intracellular levels of the natural antioxidant glutathione, which are depleted by age and illness, helping to restore cells’ ability to fight damage from reactive oxygen species. More about Cysteine HCI

L-Glutamine - an abundant nonessential amino acid

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body - and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance immune system function and result in a lower level of infection. In conjunction with Cysteine, Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance glutathione stores. More about L-Glutamine

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL - an anti-ageing amino acid

Used together with the team of powerful antioxidants and nutrients contained in Lumity’s Morning & Night formula, carnitine protects against and repairs existing age-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, boosts mitochondrial function and improves energy turnover. More about N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL

Arganine - a multi-tasking amino acid

Arginine is an amino acid, which plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and cell division. Many studies have linked arginine to enhanced immunity and the improved release of the human growth hormone (HGH), which repairs and regenerates the body’s tissue as you sleep. More about Arginine

L-Citrulline - a nonessential animo acid

Citrulline is an energy-boosting amino acid that improves endurance, cognitive function and blood pressure. It improves the ammonia recycling process and nitric oxide production, which helps blood vessels relax and improves blood flow - all of which improves performance in terms of energy / endurance. More about L-Citrulline

Taurine (synthetic) - dubbed ‘wonder molecule’ by scientists

An amino acid found most commonly in meat, fish and dairy products. It supports the immune system, the nervous system and healthy muscle function, thus improving exercise performance, reducing fatigue and increasing fat burning. Taurine supports insulin health and is a potent brain nutrient. More about Taurine (synthetic)

Lysine - an essential collagen-producing amino acid

Essential in the production of collagen, which supports the growth, repair and maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and connective tissue. With specific regard to rejuvenation, Lysine sustains youthful levels of collagen in the skin, and is required to produce elastin. More about Lysine
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Vitamins

Vitamins are essential micronutrients. They have different jobs to help keep the body working properly like protecting from infections, helping your body get energy from food and helping your blood clot properly.

Vitamin A - the all rounder

Vitamin is known to contribute to healthy skin, improved cognitive function, and is essential for good vision and a strong immune system. It also carries out an antioxidant role, helping to reduce cellular, molecular and tissue damage caused by free radicals. More about Vitamin A

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - the energy yielding nutrient

Vitamin B1, otherwise known as Thiamine, is an essential vitamin involved in maintaining an efficient, energy-yielding metabolism, a resilient nervous system, balanced psychological function and a healthy heart. More about Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B. More about Vitamin B1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - the brainpower nutrient

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid, is one of the essential nutrients that we need to reduce tiredness and fatigue and improve mental performance. It contributes to the structure and function of brain cells and has an essential role in the creation of the neurotransmitters. More about Vitamin B5

Vitamin B6 - the hormone support

Vitamin B6, is an essential B Vitamin for the healthy regulation of hormonal activity whilst supporting a strong immune system and keeping tiredness and fatigue at bay. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and helps support a sound nervous system and healthy psychological function. More about Vitamin B6

Biotin - the skin and hair saviour

Biotin is well known as a powerhouse for healthy skin, hair and nails. It is also a B vitamin essential for the conversion of food into energy thus keeping tiredness and fatigue at bay whilst  supporting balanced psychological function and healthy mucous membranes. More about Biotin

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - the body support

Vitamin B9 is needed to make red and white blood cells and for converting carbohydrates into energy. Adequate vitamin B9 intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy and adolescence. It is also vital for psychological function and a healthy immune system. More about Folic Acid

Vitamin C - the essential nutrient

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an excellent antioxidant in the body. It is vital in the production and maintenance of collagen and also stimulates adrenal function and increases the body’s ability to cope with stress. Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate the immune system by boosting the activity of white blood cells. More about Vitamin C

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin

essential for normal growth and development. Its role in the absorption of calcium is key for a healthy neuromuscular system, muscle strength, normal blood clotting and heart function.

Vitamin E - the antioxidant vitamin

Vitamin E is a vitamin primarily known as a powerful antioxidant, however, it also protects from cognitive decline and memory loss by protecting cells from oxidative stress and works to support the immune system. More about Vitamin E

Coenzyme Q10 - a powerful antioxidant

Coenzyme q10 is a powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory produced within the body - important in sustaining health and energy. Levels of Coenzyme q10 in the body fall with age. Studies have confirmed that, due to its fat-soluble nature, the bioavailability of Coenzyme q10 is greatly increased by its suspension in oil, such as occurs in Morning & Night. More about Coenzyme Q10
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Minerals

Minerals are elements that come from soil and water. They are necessary for 3 main reasons: building strong bones and teeth. controlling body fluids inside and outside cells. turning the food you eat into energy.

Selenium - The hormonal balance support

Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from infection. It also plays a vital role in boosting antioxidant activity in the body and providing protection against free radical damage. More about Selenium

Zinc - the immune system support

Zinc improves immune resilience by regulating the function of white blood cells and helping to curtail the progression of viral flu and cold symptoms. Zinc is also an important nutrient for healthy growth and development, muscle repair, DNA synthesis, fertility, reproduction and sexual function. More about Zinc

Magnesium - the anti-stress mineral

Magnesium is a natural tranquiliser as it functions to relax skeletal muscles as well as smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to this function, magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness, anxiety and muscle cramps. It also helps restore energy levels. More about Magnesium

Iodine - the nutrient that supports thyroid function

Iodine’s most important role is to ensure healthy thyroid function as it helps to regulate the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It also supports cognitive function, a strong nervous system and a healthy, energy yielding metabolism. More about Iodine (from potassium iodide)
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Botanical Extracts

Botanical extracts are directly derived from plants. They allow for the skin to replenish and contain many healing properties. They also have antioxidant effects which help combat free radicals and oxidative stress.

Ashwagandha - a medicinal herb that supports mental performance

A popular Ayurvedic herb, as an adaptogen, Ashwagandha contributes to increased mental performance and focus. An ally during menopause, it helps address menopause depression / mood swings. Ashwagandha can help reduce anxiety, by boosting the production of GABA - an important natural tranquilizer in the brain. More about Ashwagandha

Sage - a herb rich in nutrients and B vitamins

The important health benefits of sage include its ability to improve brain function, support digestive health and provide metabolic support. During the menopause, sage is known to help alleviate associated menopausal symptoms. More about Sage

Turmeric (root) Extract - the powerful spice

A spice used in India for thousands of years in cooking and as a medicinal herb, Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It also supports the liver and detoxification pathways. More about Turmeric Extract
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Omega-3s are nutrients you get that help build and maintain a healthy body. They're an energy source and help keep your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working the way they should.

Flaxseed Oil - a rich source of essential fatty acids

Flaxseed oil is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. Omega-3 fatty acids have been demonstrated to reduce inflammation in all systems, increase the radiance and elasticity of the skin and boost the immune system. More about Flaxseed Oil