Vitamin C serum has many health benefits for your skin, including promoting collagen production and protecting against sun damage.

Vitamin C is touted as one of the best ingredients on the market for pro-aging support — and the key to maintaining a smooth, even, and glowy complexion.

Although you’re probably getting vitamin C in your diet, there’s no way to guarantee it’s going straight to your skin. Using serums and other topical products is the most direct way to reap these benefits.

Read on to learn why you should add vitamin C serum to your routine, how to introduce a new product, and more.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits to using vitamin C on your skin. For example, vitamin C:

  • is safe for most skin types
  • provides hydration
  • can brighten your skin
  • can reduce redness
  • can reduce hyperpigmentation
  • can reduce the appearance of under-eye circles
  • promotes collagen production
  • may help prevent sagging
  • may protect against sun damage
  • may soothe sunburns
  • may help wound healing