Its anti-aging, skin-brightening benefits are well known and backed by science, with studies showing how topical Vitamin C products can: Minimize the appearance of wrinkles Lighten dark spots Improve overall skin texture and appearance Control sebum production And more For individuals whose primary skin concerns include uneven skin tone and signs of skin aging, Vitamin C in Korean skincare products are an excellent choice
This might seem like a low percentage compared to the 1-10% concentrations we have seen in facial products, but the higher concentration can be irritating to more sensitive skin types
doi: 10.1093/jnci/81.7.535
The strongest support comes from animal and cellular research showing possible effects on tendon healing, ligament repair, muscle injury, wound repair, angiogenesis, nitric oxide signaling, and gastrointestinal protection
Ferulic acid protects lipopolysaccharide-induced acute kidney injury by suppressing inflammatory events and upregulating antioxidant defenses in Balb/c mice
Xie, Y., Mei, X
