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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This particular scrub is a standout for anyone dealing with hyperpigmentation, combining the brightening power of vitamin C with rosehip seeds, a natural physical exfoliant.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Enriched with both vitamin C and vitamin E, this hardworking cream helps visibly brighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation as well as protect the skin from environmental stressors, all while helping prevent first signs of aging.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Getting enough vitamin C is an important part of overall skin health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
But like in Harrison's video — which features an eye cream containing vitamin C that Drunk Elephant recommends those 12 and under avoid — many of those social media posts advertise products not suitable for such young skin.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 22 May 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Enriched with both vitamin C and vitamin E, this hardworking cream helps visibly brighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation as well as protect the skin from environmental stressors, all while helping prevent first signs of aging.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Getting enough vitamin C is an important part of overall skin health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
But like in Harrison's video — which features an eye cream containing vitamin C that Drunk Elephant recommends those 12 and under avoid — many of those social media posts advertise products not suitable for such young skin.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 22 May 2025
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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