vitamin C
noun
: a water-soluble vitamin C6H8O6 found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods
called also ascorbic acid
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So, adding a vitamin C serum to your regular skin care routine and eating fruits and vegetables that are rich in this vitamin can help your skin to produce more collagen to repair damage related to aging skin.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Upgrade your shower with a vitamin C showerhead that softens water, filters out impurities and fills your bathroom with a soothing citrus aroma to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
—Nora Colomer
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Magnesium-rich ingredients, like spinach and avocado, can be added to green smoothies for a boost of magnesium and other nutrients, like vitamin C and potassium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
The vitamin C in the formula is delivered to the skin over the course of 12 hours, averting the risk of irritation from a sudden surge of actives, as antioxidants like niacinamide and pro-glutathione reinforce the skin barrier.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Upgrade your shower with a vitamin C showerhead that softens water, filters out impurities and fills your bathroom with a soothing citrus aroma to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Magnesium-rich ingredients, like spinach and avocado, can be added to green smoothies for a boost of magnesium and other nutrients, like vitamin C and potassium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
The vitamin C in the formula is delivered to the skin over the course of 12 hours, averting the risk of irritation from a sudden surge of actives, as antioxidants like niacinamide and pro-glutathione reinforce the skin barrier.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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