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 key in various bodily functions, from protein synthesis to tissue repair to nutrient absorption.​

Cysteine HCI - A Healing Non-Essential Amino Acid

A non-essential amino acid that aids the healing process, Cysteine has been used in medicine for more than 30 years. The nutrient replenishes intracellular levels of the natural antioxidant glutathione, which is depleted by age and illness, restoring cells’ ability to fight damage from reactive oxygen species.​ Read more on Cysteine HCI here.

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. Read more on L-Glutamine here.

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL - An Anti-Ageing Amino Acid

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL is a form of carnitine that plays a role in energy metabolism, protecting against and repairing existing age-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, boosting mitochondrial function and improving energy turnover. Read more on N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL here.

Arginine - 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 during sleep. Read more on Arginine here.

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, energy and endurance. Read more on L-Citrulline here.

Taurine (synthetic) - The ‘Wonder Molecule’

An amino acid found most commonly in meat, fish and dairy products, Taurine supports the immune system, the nervous system and healthy muscle function –improving exercise performance, reducing fatigue and increasing fat burning. Taurine also supports insulin health and is a potent brain nutrient. Read more on Taurine here.

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. Lysine sustains youthful levels of collagen in the skin, and is required to produce elastin. Read more on Lysine here.

Glycine - A Powerhouse Antioxidant

One of three essential amino acids that make up the body’s powerhouse antioxidant, Glutathione – Glycine has been shown to protect DNA and reduce inflammation in the body. Read more on Glycine here.
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Vitamins

Vitamins are essential micronutrients. They each work to keep the body function properly – from protecting against infections to helping your body get energy from food and helping your blood clot properly.

Vitamin A - The All-Rounder

Vitamin A is known to contribute to healthy skin, improved cognitive function, healthy vision and a strengthened immune system. The multifunctional vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, helping to reduce cellular, molecular and tissue damage caused by free radicals. Read more on Vitamin A here.

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, healthy cardiovascular system and balanced psychological function. Read more on Vitamin B1 here.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - The Brainpower Nutrient

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid, is one of the essential nutrients needed 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. Read more on Vitamin B5 here.

Vitamin B6 - The Hormone Support Vitamin

Vitamin B6 is an essential B vitamin known to support the healthy regulation of hormonal activity, support a strong immune system and keep tiredness and fatigue at bay. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and helps support a healthy function of the nervous system.​ Read more on Vitamin B6 here.

Biotin - The Skin and Hair Saviour

Biotin is a B vitamin and healthy skin, hair, and nails powerhouse. Biotin is also essential to the conversion of food into energy – reducing tiredness and fatigue, supporting balanced psychological function and healthy mucous membranes. Read more on Biotin here.

Folate (Vitamin B9) - The Body Support Vitamin

Folate is essential to the production of red and white blood cells, and to the conversion of 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.​
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Vitamin C - The Essential Nutrient

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an excellent antioxidant in the body. It is vital to the production and maintenance of collagen, stimulation of adrenal function and stress management. Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate the immune system by boosting the activity of white blood cells.​ Read more on Vitamin C here.

Vitamin D3 - The Fat-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin essential to normal growth and development. Its role in the absorption of calcium is key to a healthy neuromuscular system, normal blood clotting, and heart function. Read more on Vitamin D3 here.

Vitamin E - The Antioxidant Vitamin

Vitamin E is primarily known as a powerful antioxidant with immune-boosting benefits, but it also protects against cognitive decline and memory loss by protecting cells from oxidative stress.​ Read more on Vitamin E here.

Coenzyme Q10 - A Powerful Antioxidant

A powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory produced within the body, Coenzyme Q10 is key in sustaining health and energy, but levels of the nutrient decline 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.​ Read more on Coenzyme Q10 here.

Lutein - An Essential for Ocular Support

A natural carotenoid closely related to Vitamin A, Lutein is an antioxidant known to support ocular health. Research shows Lutein can play a key role in protecting the retina and lens from free radicals, supporting overall eye health and vision. Read more on Lutein here.
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Minerals

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

Selenium - The Hormonal Balance Supporter

Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from infection. The mineral also plays a vital role in boosting antioxidant activity in the body and providing protection against free radical damage.​​ Read more on Selenium here.

Zinc - The Immune System Supporter

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

Magnesium - The Anti-Stress Mineral

Magnesium, in the highly bioavailable form of Magnesium Malate, is a natural tranquiliser known to relax skeletal muscles and smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to this function, Magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness, anxiety, low energy and muscle cramps. Read more on Magnesium Malate here.

Iodine - The Thyroid-Supporting Nutrient

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. Read more on Iodine (from potassium iodide) here.
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Botanical Extracts

Botanical extracts are concentrated substances derived from plants, containing beneficial compounds that support various aspects of health.​

Ashwagandha - The Mental Performance-Supporting Herb

A popular Ayurvedic herb and adaptogen, Ashwagandha contributes to increased mental performance and focus. An ally during menopause, it helps address menopause-related depression and mood swings. When taken regularly, Ashwagandha can also help reduce anxiety, by boosting the production of GABA – an important natural tranquiliser in the brain. Read more on Ashwagandha here.

Sage - The Nutrient-Rich Herb

A common herb, Sage is known to improve brain function, support digestive health and provide metabolic support. During menopause, Sage is known to help alleviate associated menopausal symptoms. Read more on Sage here.

Turmeric (root) Extract - The Anti-Inflammatory Spice

A spice used in India for thousands of years in cooking and herbal medicine, Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial effects. It also supports the liver and detoxification pathways. Read more on Turmeric Extract here.
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Omega 3’s

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in brain function, heart health and reducing inflammation.​

Flaxseed Oil - A Rich Source of Essential Fatty Acids

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation in all systems, increase the radiance and elasticity of the skin and boost the immune system. Read more on Flaxseed Oil here.