Vitamin C

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid offers many skin health benefits when incorporated into topical formulations, from UV damage protection to collagen maintenance [Getty Images]

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The topical promise of vitamin C for skin health: Review

By Kacey Culliney

Topical cosmetic application of vitamin C is more effective than oral supplementation when targeting skin health, but challenges remain around stability and absorption, finds a review.

Three beauty players win Nexty Awards at Expo West

Three beauty players win Nexty Awards at Expo West

By Deanna Utroske

The annual natural, organic, and non-GMO cross-industry show wrapped up last week in California. But before Expo West came to a close, one skin care ingredient maker and two beauty brands were honored for their inspiration, innovation, and integrity.  

Fresh launches Vitamin Nectar product collection

Fresh launches Vitamin Nectar product collection

By Deanna Utroske

Keeping the food trend in beauty alive and well, the first product of the new portfolio from Fresh is a face mask that looks and feels something like marmalade. The launch coincides with the brand’s 25th anniversary and is perhaps the next chapter of...

Oral antioxidants can have 'beautifying' properties

Oral antioxidants can have 'beautifying' properties

By Simon Pitman

Taking antioxidant oral supplements can help enhance the skin’s natural protective properties as well as having beautifying properties, according to Lycored’s wellness and cosmetics director David Djerassi.