Vitamin C is one of those rare supplements that earns its reputation. Beyond immunity, it plays a starring role in skin health — and it works from the inside, not just in your serum. Here’s why.
Vitamin C and collagen
Your body can’t make collagen without vitamin C — it’s an essential cofactor in collagen synthesis. That’s why adequate vitamin C is so important for skin firmness and elasticity, and why it pairs so well with a collagen supplement.
Antioxidant protection
As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps defend skin cells against environmental stress like pollution and UV exposure. It also supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion over time.
Beyond skin
Vitamin C also supports normal immune function and helps your body absorb iron from plant foods — especially useful for women, who are more prone to low iron. A daily Simple C covers all three bases.
Learn how to combine it for radiance in supplements for glowing skin.
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This article is for general information and isn’t medical advice. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication, check with your GP before starting a new supplement.