Importance of Vitamin C for Glowing Skin

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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels, and aids in the absorption of iron. Vitamin C is also a highly effective antioxidant. Even in small amounts vitamin C can protect indispensable molecules in the body, such as proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates, and nucleic acids from damage by free radicals and reactive oxygen species that can be generated during normal metabolism as well as through exposure to toxins and pollutants (e.g. smoking). Vitamin C may also be able to regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamin E. Vitamin C is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for the healing of wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Vitamin C toxicity is very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin. However, amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day are not recommended because such high doses can lead to stomach upset and diarrhea.

Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient that is easily excreted from the body when not needed. Many uses for vitamin C have been proposed, but few have been conclusively demonstrated as being beneficial in scientific studies. About 90% of vitamin C in the average diet comes from fruits and vegetables. Peppers—sweet green and red peppers and hot red and green chili peppers—are especially rich in vitamin C. Humans, gorillas, chimps, bats, guinea pigs and birds are some of the few animals that cannot make vitamin C inside of their own bodies. In people who developed colds while taking vitamin C, no difference in severity of symptoms has been seen overall, although a very small significant reduction in the duration of colds has been reported (approximately 15% in children). Vitamin C helps in maintaining a healthy immune system, it aids in neutralizing pollutants, is needed for antibody production, acts to increase the absorption of nutrients (including iron) in the gut, and thins the blood. Just to mention its most important functions.

Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen, the elastic tissue in skin that declines with age. If you want glowimg skin. Avoid direct sun light- by wearing protective clothing, staying on the shade and applying sunscreen daily. Avoid or limit your toxins intake this includes alcohol, coffee, spicy food, drugs, limit sugar intake etc. Exercise regularly, to reduce stress and brings more oxygen to your skin resulting in firmer and nourished skin. Maintain a cleansing routine- remove makeup daily (do not wash more than two times a day), and get a facial every 7-10 days. Taking natural food always proved to be helpful to maintain overall health, and healthy skin and hair are no exception. Avoiding junk food and taking in food that has essential nutrients is a simple way to get healthy skin. Most beauty creams and facial wash contains vitamin C, the reason is, it not only protect your skin against pimples and premature aging but can also make skin radiant and glowing.

Natural Glowing Skin Tips

1. Drink 6-8 glasses of watera day.

2. Workout Regulary.

3. Drink green Tea daily.

4. Wear Rare Minearls at Night.

5. Eat Plenty of vegatables and Fruit.

6. Avoiding junk food and taking in food that has essential nutrients.

7. Avoid or limit your toxins intake this includes alcohol, coffee, spicy food, drugs, limit sugar intake.

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