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What vitamin C actually does

A clear guide to one of skincare's most talked-about brightening ingredients.

5 min read · August 12, 2026

Vitamin C is best known for helping skin look brighter and more even. It is also an antioxidant, which means it helps defend skin from everyday environmental stress.

Start with a gentle formula and use it consistently in the morning beneath sunscreen. If your skin is sensitive, begin a few times a week and build gradually.

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