Thanks to its many health benefits, ascorbic acid has become a common ingredient in many skin care products.
Beneficial features
Vitamin C ointment renews skin cells and softens the sharp deep lines formed by wrinkles.
Such a cosmetic product helps to restore the skin. The ointment containing vitamin C effectively contributes to the process of collagen biosynthesis, provides reliable photo protection against ultraviolet radiation, and also brightens hyperpigmentation. Stimulation of the production of collagen by the skin can significantly increase its density and elasticity.
Vitamin C-based ointment smoothes wrinkles and helps prevent minor damage.
You can use it to eliminate dark circles under the eyes.
It will help keep the skin moisturized.
This vitamin is known for its pronounced antioxidant effect.
Beneficial effect on the skin
Topical preparations containing 5% Vitamin C provide a significant increase in skin microrelief density and a reduction in deep wrinkles.
Ascorbic acid has a positive effect in various ways, and all of them are related to the metabolism of epidermal cells.
Thanks to the activation of regeneration processes and the growth of anti-aging collagen fibers, the skin becomes much healthier and fresher.
This acid can also slow down the development of skin diseases, as it works as an antioxidant and can reduce skin damage at the cellular level.
It also helps fight free radicals that damage epidermal cells.
Pigmentation control
Such a drug can help completely change the skin damaged by sun exposure.
Using it, you can control the degree of darkening of brown pigment spots on the face, hands, elbows, shoulders and the speed of formation of new ones. It can be used for the area not only of the face, but also of the neck, décolleté, and for any other part of the body where there is a need to muffle the manifestations and formation of such brown spots.
Dark spots usually add 10-20 years to a woman's age. Therefore, the ability to get rid of them on the face, hands, in the decollete area will significantly rejuvenate the appearance.
This acid helps to slow down the production of melanin, which prevents the appearance of new dark spots and aggravation of the color saturation already appeared, which can be caused by:
- solar influence;
- pregnancy
- hormonal changes from taking birth control pills;
- natural aging process.
Home Use Cases for Ascorbic Acid
It is better to make such a home remedy on your own. It will be cheaper than the analogues sold in stores, and it can be created in small batches, which will allow it to always remain fresh and useful.
The fact that you will make such cosmetics yourself will mean that you can use it so often in those areas where it is necessary, without worrying about spending extra money on it, as in the situation with purchased products. In addition, in this case, you are guaranteed to know that there will be an effect from the use of this product, and when you buy finished cosmetics in the store, it is likely that the investment will not bring the desired result.
It makes sense to make your own ointment, the action of which will be directed against aging, as this:
- saving money;
- constant access to a fresh, effective, safe lot of ointment;
- the ability to control the presence in the ointment of chemical compounds harmful to health.
You can also make a simple homemade ointment with vitamin C for the face, combining 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, half a tablespoon of vegetable glycerin, 1 teaspoon of liquid form of vitamin E, powdered vitamin B3. The result is a quarter cup of facial ointment.
The best way to create a Vitamin C ointment for children is to dissolve pure Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid powder in water, and then add it to a baby’s nutritional, moisturizing or wound healing ointment.
A variant of a facial product can also be represented by a combination of half a teaspoon of powdered ascorbic acid with a fourth part of a cup of high-quality nutritious ointment, which can be bought at the store.
Proper use and storage
If you have not used cosmetics rich in this ingredient before, then you should start using any ointment with vitamin C, starting once a day, and increase the frequency of applying it to the skin up to a couple of times a day for two weeks, if necessary . At the same time, it will be possible to avoid a strongly pronounced individual allergic reaction to such care. A personal negative reaction to such a drug, if it manifests itself, then immediately on the first day, after the first application, it will not be very significant and will not cause severe problems. After the termination of procedures, it will pass quickly.
Vitamin C ointment is best stored in a dark glass container so that the light does not shorten its shelf life. It is also advised to store it in the refrigerator, since no preservatives are used in its manufacture that slow down the spoilage of any cosmetic product.
The ointment, which contains vitamin C, differs from other cosmetics by a short shelf life (it is not recommended to store it for a long time, since it loses its properties). Its active ingredients quickly degrade, especially if the ointment is in contact with the liquid (they dissolve in it).
Throw away such a remedy after two weeks from the moment when it was prepared, or earlier if it turns yellow. Cooking a new batch will take 2-3 minutes.
Correct acidity
When buying cosmetic products containing such an acid, it is best to choose those that have the correct pH, ideally 3.5 or less.
Acidity helps the skin to better absorb the active components of cosmetics, but if it is too high, it will irritate the skin. In addition, it should be borne in mind not only the pH level, but also the concentration of acid in the cosmetic product. In order to protect the skin from irritation or redness, the concentration of ascorbic acid in the topical product should be no more than 20%.
Quick victory over warts
Vitamin C ointment (the name is “Viferon”) is also an excellent tool for combating warts, as it strengthens the local immunity of the skin. The course of treatment with such a tool can have a different duration - both 5 days and a month. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the body. In daily mode, a thin layer of ointment can be applied to the affected area of the skin 3 times a day. In rare cases, up to 4 times a day, you can increase the frequency of use of this drug. The high acidity of vitamin C will help destroy the papilloma virus, which provokes the formation and development of the wart.
Unfortunately, at the moment this is the only pharmacy ointment with vitamin C. The list consists of only one item. If you want variety, you have to prepare the product yourself.
You should not use it in the treatment of warts in the oral cavity.
Regularity matters
Ascorbic acid must be applied topically and on a regular basis to help improve skin texture. This is confirmed by the reviews of ladies who have already experimented with this type of skin rejuvenation. The constant and competent use of such a composition gives a tangible result.
Vitamin C is able to stay on the skin for almost 72 hours, so it’s useful to use cosmetics containing this component every day to achieve the best effect. The reviews of those who used creams with vitamin C confirm this.