Vitamin C in Therapeutic Dermatology

Abstract

Mohammed Al Abadie, Hussain Tukmatchy, Miriam Al Abadie, Lamis Sharaf El Din

The skin is exposed to a lifetime of challenges that can alter its structure and appearance. Key challenges include the loss of elasticity due to ageing, the exposure to elements and oxidising chemicals, and damage due to direct injury. Vitamin C is recognised to play an important role in our skin; it has potent anti-oxidative, photo protecting, anti-aging and anti- pigmentary effects. This review aims to highlight the key roles of Vitamin C in skin health and function, especially regeneration and protection.

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