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C-Max Maximum Vitamin C Skin Repair Formula
Vitamin C is the most abundant anti-oxidant found naturally in the skin and is a critical component for simulating the production of collagen, which is an essential protein necessary for strong, healthy skin. The collagen protein is a kind of biological mortar located in the skins second layer that forms the foundation for the underlying skin and keeps it firmer and appearing younger. Collagen production decreases with age, and when the level of collagen drops low enough, the underlying structure of the skin weakens, becomes less firm, and allows skin sagging and wrinkling to develop. It is difficult to get a high enough volume of vitamin C in the skin to start the production of the collagen protein through diet alone. Experts say that no research has shown that taking oral vitamin C supplements affects the aging process of the skin in any way. For the maximum amount of skin repair and protection, many studies have shown that vitamin C needs to be topically applied and absorbed into the skin. Vitamin C cream can reverse the signs of photo-aging, (one of the processes that cause a decrease in the production of collagen) causing skin to wrinkle. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, meaning that it is not stored in the body. The body will naturally eliminate any amount of vitamin C that it doesnt use.
According to Dr. Burke from the American Academy of Dermatology, “Vitamin C is depleted when the skin is exposed to the sun, pollution or smoking. Even minimal UV exposure can decrease the vitamin C level in the skin by 30%, while exposure to the ozone of city pollution can decrease the level by 55%.” UV rays also affect the production of collagen, therefore the more time that is spent in the sun, the sooner the aging process will begin.
Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant that has a proven ability to neutralize damage to skin cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are one of the major causes of aging of the skin. According to a new French study, published in the European Journal of Dermatology, “one way to stave off the ravages of both time and sun damage is to boost collagen production via topical application of creams containing vitamin C.”
SMELL/TEXTURE: This product has a vitamin C smell, but it's not to potent. It is a smooth cream, but it is a little heavier than it's sister cream, Silk Protein. Some customers prefer to use it under another cream for antioxidant support, while others like to use it as a night cream only.
CONTAINS: purified water, acerola extract (vitamin c), aloe vera gel, sesame seed oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, lecithin, veg. glycerine, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin c), silk protein, glyceryl behenate (from veg. oils), stearic acid (fatty oil from veg. source), vitamin e acetate, squalene (from olive oil), rosehip oil, shea butter, chamomile extract*, alpha bisabolol (healing oil from chamomile), l-ascorbic acid (vitamin c), lactic acid, grapeseed extract*.
* Certified Organic Herb
No genetically modified ingredients are used in this product or any other from this maker.
This product comes in a 1/4oz Sample Pot and a 2oz Full Size Jar with twist off lid.
