NV ASCORBIC ACID

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-solubleand thermolabile vitamin widely used in cosmeticand skin care products, as it presents significantphysiological effects on the skin, suchas inhibition of melanogenesis, stimulation ofcollagen synthesis and antioxidant action, establishinga protective film and helping preventskin aging. Thus, it acts through different actionmechanisms, providing beneficial effects onaesthetic treatments designed to combat thesigns of skin aging.(1,2).