5 reasons to include it in your beauty routine

Vitamin C is well known for its positive influence on the immune system of the human body. Also known as ascorbic acid, it is a water-soluble vitamin that strengthens the body's defenses on the one hand and regenerates the skin and slows down skin aging processes on the other. The human body is not able to produce vitamin C on its own, so our diet should contain many foods rich in ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is definitely a key nutrient that is beneficial in many ways for our body. Unfortunately, however, the epidermis receives rather insignificant part of the received vitamin, so we need local use to evaluate its benefits on the skin.

What are the benefits of vitamin C for the skin and why should you include it in your daily care?

Powerful Antioxidant – Vitamin C has the ability to fight free radicals as an antioxidant. Protects skin from UV light damage as well as environmental pollutants and stressors.

Brightens and lightens the skin - the use of vitamin C helps fight the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin, which in turn is a key factor in the fight against dark spots. It reduces hyperpigmentation, minimizes age spots, brightens the skin – without affecting your natural complexion.

Helper in hydration - one of the properties of ascorbic acid is the retention of moisture in the dermis, thus keeping the skin soft and supple for longer.

Reduces skin redness - thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, vitamin C fights against inflamed and reddened skin. Another effect thanks to which you will achieve an even complexion, calm and healthy skin.

Improves elasticity – vitamin C is key to collagen production. Collagen naturally decreases with age, which is one of the causes of sagging skin and the appearance of wrinkles. Topical use of vitamin C boosts the production of collagen in our skin, which in turn keeps the skin firm and elastic.

How to return the fresh look of the skin at home?

Daily stress affects not only our mood, but also our skin. There is nothing better than our personal time, which we can use taking care of ourselves in the comfort of our own home. Homemade masks give us exactly that – relaxation and care in one. Try some easy masks that will work magic on your skin in the comfort of your own home:

Mask for fresh and radiant skin

2 vitamin C tablets/capsules

1 tbsp. honey

1 egg white

Mix all the ingredients in a suitable container until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Apply the mask on the face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Apply moisturizer.

Vitamin cocktail for whitening

1 tsp liquid vitamin C from an ampoule

1 tsp aloe vera or honey

1/2 tsp Rosewater

1-2 drops of geranium, tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil

Mix all the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture. Apply with a cosmetic brush evenly on the face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat everything again after a few days. You will notice a whitening of the hyperpigmentation after just a few times.

Include Vitamin C into your daily beauty routine quickly and easily

For those of you who can't take the time to make homemade masks, but still want to achieve the healthy, glowing skin you've been dreaming of, we've created Nature of Agiva products with infused Vitamin C. We've also added ingredients that in combination with ascorbic acid achieve the desired effects faster - so you can enjoy beautiful skin without wasting time.

For 24-hour hydrated skin, trust Fruit Salad hydrating cream gel with Vitamin C and cucumber extract. An active formula with added rose water and aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and the active agent AQUAXYL deeply hydrate, revitalize the connective tissue, tighten and improve the contour of the face. Gentle gel-cream consistency with 98% natural composition that will revitalize dry skin, lighten and refresh the complexion.

To restore the glow of tired skin, with just a few drops a day, try Fruit Salad Brightening Booster Serum with Vitamin C and Pomegranate Extract. The formula, with a 3.5% concentration of Vitamin C and Pomegranate Extract, reduces tired look and significantly improves skin radiance. It acts as a booster of the structure of the epidermis, revitalizing and refreshing it. As a result, the skin is soft and radiant.