For Brighter, Firmer Skin, Make Sure Your Body Lotion Has This Ingredient
You likely know vitamin C is an important part of your skincare regimen, but I'm here to let you in on a secret—you should be slathering vitamin C on your body too. "Vitamin C is an all-around excellent skincare ingredient," says Rebecca Marcus, MD, board-certified dermatologist. "It is probably the most well studied of all antioxidants in skincare, which is important because we know that it penetrates the skin well and works to promote collagen production, lighten hyperpigmentation, and neutralize free radicals, helping to protect against the DNA damage that reactive oxygen species cause."
When choosing a body lotion with vitamin C, opt for one that also contains nourishing ingredients like shea butter and ceramides. Below, we've rounded up the best body moisturizers with vitamin C.
Consider this the perfect moisturizer to apply after being out in the sun, as it does major recon on any areas of skin that have been exposed to UV rays or harsh weather. "[It] features an antioxidant blend containing vitamin C as well as aloe vera for soothing skin," says Marcus.
No surprise here—every beauty editor's favorite body lotion also contains vitamin C. But the vitamin-rich properties don't end there. This lotion is also infused with niacinamide, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin E, omega 6, omega 9, and antioxidants for a bodycare regimen that rivals your skincare.
Next, 12 Luxe Body Lotions That Also Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Prior to her time atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Katie Berohn worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles.
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