Cosmetics and beauty
Is Vitamin C good for your skin?
Mairead Robinson delves into the benefits of vitamin enriched skincare.
We all know that vitamin C is vital for our good health. Even as children, our mothers would regularly give us vitamin C to stave off colds in the winter months. Mostly we get it from fresh food like fruit and vegetables, but taking a vitamin C supplement has been popular since well before the other vitamins, such as B, D and E joined the list. But what about applying vitamin C to the skin in the form of creams and serums? You are probably more used to pouring yourself a glass of orange juice to start your day, but did you know that you can give your skin a morning boost with vitamin C in a serum or cream? The benefits include a brighter complexion and even skin tone, while also diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Many of the newer skin care products now on the market include Vitamin C in their list of ingredients, and one brand I came across recently from Image Skincare is their Vital C range. These products are all about putting back into the skin what it needs to be healthy, nourished, radiant and glowing - in other words – replenished. Certainly, after years of mask wearing and having just come out of another cold Irish winter, our skin needs this now more 78 Senior Times | May - June 2022 | www.seniortimes.ie
than ever. The range includes a cleanser, anti-aging serum, hydrating repair cream and an enzyme masque. I particularly like the hydrating anti-aging serum, as it suits all skin types and succeeds in locking in hydration with multiple forms of Vitamin C which really brightens the skin. As most of us have not had the pleasure these last few years of warm Mediterranean sunshine giving our skin a golden shine, it might be worth investing in a good skin care product that will encourage a streak-free tan – at least until we can hit the beaches again. And if that product is also an Irish female-owned brand, it is certainly worth finding out more. He-shi products are dedicated to bringing exceptional skincare ingredients that work to keep skin looking youthful, while simultaneously protecting against further aging damage. Express Liquid Tan contains 100% natural tanning actives and uses moisture lock technology to lock in hydration. H20 Glow Hyaluronic Facial Mist locks in moisture and creates a fresh naturally tanned and youthful glow. Lastly their H20 Glow Tanning Mousse is a clear luxurious mousse containing a cocktail of avocado oil, Aloe Vera and Aragon oil. Check out these products on www.he-shi.eu
