Does Using Vitamin C Boost Your Sunscreen?

To go along with being another barrier against sun damage, vitamin C aids in the prevention of redness, aging and the formation of brown spots — provided it is applied prior to sun exposure, reports Doyle.

Similarly, topical vitamin C has been shown to help improve hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin formation, according to David Lortscher, board-certified dermatologist and CEO of Curology. It also may help with rebuilding skin's structure by stimulating collagen production, thus reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

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