vitamin C
noun
: a water-soluble vitamin C6H8O6 found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods
called also ascorbic acid
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Kojic acid products are among the most expensive skin-lighteners, costing more per ounce than vitamin C and retinol products.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
While ingredients like retinoids, peptides, and vitamin C can all help make deeper wrinkles appear more shallow (building up your skin’s collagen will help smooth wrinkles out from the inside out), hyaluronic acid is often seen as a go-to choice for creases and folds.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
As the sun’s vitality wanes, this roller, infused with a powerful blend of caffeine, vitamin C, and peptides, becomes your secret weapon.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
And being mindful of the importance of vitamin C intake will help prevent the need for medical intervention.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
While ingredients like retinoids, peptides, and vitamin C can all help make deeper wrinkles appear more shallow (building up your skin’s collagen will help smooth wrinkles out from the inside out), hyaluronic acid is often seen as a go-to choice for creases and folds.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
As the sun’s vitality wanes, this roller, infused with a powerful blend of caffeine, vitamin C, and peptides, becomes your secret weapon.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
And being mindful of the importance of vitamin C intake will help prevent the need for medical intervention.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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