9 Things You Need to Know Before Using Vitamin C For Your Skin

“Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that brightens dark spots, smooths fine lines and, importantly, scavenges free radicals from the environment, pollution, and UV radiation,” Sarah Hogan, M.D., dermatologist at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, tells SELF. Over time, those free radicals can damage the skin, leading to premature signs of ...