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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According to The Ordinary, a few drops of these can be applied twice daily—just avoid pairing them with acids, vitamin C, and resveratrol.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Leave the skin on when possible to retain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and several B vitamins.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
And antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide can reduce redness, improve discoloration and enhance skin texture, Dr. Jaliman said.
—Erica Sweeney, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Paired with their Brightening Serum, their latest products may be the best vitamin C duo so far this year.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Leave the skin on when possible to retain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and several B vitamins.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
And antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide can reduce redness, improve discoloration and enhance skin texture, Dr. Jaliman said.
—Erica Sweeney, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Paired with their Brightening Serum, their latest products may be the best vitamin C duo so far this year.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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