Vitamin C-Physiologic Role and Cosmetic Use

Vitamin C is found in plants and in milk (as animal source) but in poor amount.
The main source of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables like: citrus fruits,strowberies,green papper,cauliflower,cabbage,tomatos,beans.

Physiologic Role of Vitamin C:
-formation of the matrix that brinds cells of capillary wall,bone,teeth,cartilage,connective,tissue and skin.
-facilitates absorption of iron in the intestine
-plays a role in amino acid metabolism
-vitamin C is clodely related to suprarenal cortex hormones.

Deficiency of Vitamin C lead to "scurvy"-characterized by bleeding anywhere in the body,specially the gums,skin and mucous membranes and near joints and bones.

Is recomanded a 60mg intake of vitamin C a day for adults and more during pregnancy and lactation.

Vitamin C is known for its healing properties and cosmetic industry incorporates in their beauty products.Vitamin C is used for the whitening effect,to remove the death cells of the skin (good scrub),for its effect of healing (in case of acnea or irritations) in different forms for dermatologic treatment or care.
For a glowing skin choose a healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.A healthy lifestyle reflects on your skin.The external application is not enough.