AllyCatVitamin C for Healthy Skin
November 14th 2008 02:01
This potent water soluble antioxidant and immune system booster is also used to make collagen, a component of your body's connective tissue. Citrus fruits, red and green capsicum, turnips, kale, parsley and broccoli are among those vegetables that are rich in vitamin c and it is much preferred taken in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables compared to the ascorbic acid found in the form of store bought vitamin c tablets. to These vegetables are highly effective at reducing the free radicals (which eat away at collagen and elastin) that cause skin damage such as wrinkles from overexposure from the sun, pollution and the natural aging process.
Other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin c include:
Oranges
Grapefruits
Mangoes
Brussel Sprouts
Strawberries
Cantaloupes
Cauliflower
Tomato or vegetable juice
Papaya
Lemons
Almonds
Wheatgerm
As well as vitamin c taken internally in the form of fruits and vegetables, the use of topical ointments containing vitamin C can greatly improve rosacea conditions. According to the Cosmetic Dermatology Feb 2001 - "Topical Vitamin C Preparation Reduces Erythema of Rosacea" article, the redness in rosacea may be, in part, caused by free radical production in the skin.
Other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin c include:
Oranges
Grapefruits
Mangoes
Brussel Sprouts
Strawberries
Cantaloupes
Cauliflower
Tomato or vegetable juice
Papaya
Lemons
Almonds
Wheatgerm
Oranges are a great source of vitamin c!
As well as vitamin c taken internally in the form of fruits and vegetables, the use of topical ointments containing vitamin C can greatly improve rosacea conditions. According to the Cosmetic Dermatology Feb 2001 - "Topical Vitamin C Preparation Reduces Erythema of Rosacea" article, the redness in rosacea may be, in part, caused by free radical production in the skin.
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