The well-known vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is a natural organic compound with antioxidant properties. It’s a derivative of glucose and many animals have the capacity to produce it on their own. However, human beings don’t belong to this category and, therefore, it is essential to receive it as a nutrient through their diet.
Air pollution, stress, ultraviolet radiation… the “threats” that our facial skin must deal with are so many, while the demands for its daily protection are even greater.