VC 15: Healthy Skin Expert

 
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Vitamins such as A, C and E are naturally present in human skin. These vitamins are part of a complex
 
system of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants that protect the skin from harmful reactive oxygen  
species. However, the skin is subjected to substantial environmental free radical stress from sunlight,  
pollution and smoking, all of which deplete the dermal stores of naturally occurring antioxidants. To  
replenish these losses, vitamins should be applied topically on the skin.
     
 Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is the body's major aqueous phase antioxidant and is vital for life. Oral  
 supplementation with  Vitamin C does little to increase skin concentration because active transport of  
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vitamin C from the gastrointestinal tract is limited. Therefore, topical application of vitamin C is the
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preferred method to increase its presence in the skin.

Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant that sequentially donates electrons, thereby neutralizing free
radicals present in the aqueous compartment of the cell. Along with its antioxidant property it has also
got photoprotective, depigmenting and anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin C also provides the
additional advantages of replenishing vitamin E and stimulating dermal collagen synthesis, a major
target in chronic photoaging.

VC 15 contains L-ascorbic acid at a concentration of 15%. It is a stable formulation with a pH of 2.7. VC

15 promises to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. It is available in a bottle of 15 ml along with a
dropper.

VC 15 is indicated for photodamaged/ aging skin, melasma/ hyperpigmentation, acne and acne scars and
post procedure inflammation.

Properties supporting clinical uses of topical vitamin C (VC 15)   

Properties
Clinical Uses

Photodamaged/Aging skin

•  Dry skin Moisturization

•  Dull complexion, rough texture Photoprotection and antioxidant

•  Fine lines and deep wrinkles Collagen synthesis and antioxidant

•  Age spots Depigmentation and photoprotection

Melasma/hyperpigmentation Depigmentation and photoprotection

Acne and acne scars Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and

collagen synthesis