Reduces Redness
Intense redness in the skin is often a sign of inflammation, which can stem from many possible causes. Vitamin C serum, a common ingredient in anti-aging treatments and skincare products for its many benefits for the skin, may reduce redness. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals in the body, preventing damage to skin tissue. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, and redness reduction can be attributed to this effect. In addition, the concentration of vitamin C in a person’s serum can affect their skin’s ability to fight inflammation—the more vitamin C there is in the blood, the less likely it is that blood vessels will dilate and become inflamed.
This helps to explain why some people experience redness in their skin after they take vitamin C supplements. This is because their vitamin C levels are elevated well beyond what their body needs, which results in a loss of vitamin C control. By applying a topical cream containing vitamin C directly to the skin, you can bypass this problem entirely.
If you’re trying to stop the redness caused by inflammation, it’s best to use your serum early on before the inflammation becomes too severe—though it may not eliminate the redness, it can help to reduce it. If you apply your serum too late, the redness may become more pronounced as the inflammation continues unabated.
