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Description
C-MAX
Skin Repair - 2 oz. Organic Excellence - Stimulates Collagen - Promotes Skin RepairChemical Free Skin Cream - Topical Vitamin C CreamFor the maximum amount of skin repair and
protection, researchers at Duke University Medical
School have shown that the L-ascorbic acid form
vitamin C needs to be topically applied and
absorbed into the skin. The L-ascorbic acid form
of vitamin C is the only form of vitamin C that can
be used by the body and must be used in at least
a 5% concentration to achieve the maximum
collagen synthesis.
The Organic Excellence C-Max
Skin Repair Formula contains a 6.5% concentration
of L-ascorbic acid. Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid form
only) is the most abundant anti-oxidant found
naturally in the skin and is the only antioxidant that
has been proven to increase the production of
collagen, which is an essential protein necessary
for strong, healthy skin. The collagen protein is a
kind of biological mortar located in the skin's second
layer that forms the foundation for the underlying
skin and keeps it firmer and appearing younger.
Collagen production decreases with age, and when
the level of collagen drops low enough, the
underlying structure of the skin weakens, becomes
less firm, and allows skin sagging and wrinkling to
develop.
Why Organic Excellence C-MAX Skin Repair Improves Skin HealthIt is difficult to get a high enough volume
of vitamin C in the skin to start the production of
the collagen protein through diet alone. Experts say
that no research has shown that taking oral vitamin
C supplements affects the aging process of the
skin in any way. Vitamin C cream can reverse the
signs of photo-aging, (one of the processes that
cause a decrease in the production of collagen)
causing skin to wrinkle. Vitamin C is a water soluble
vitamin, meaning that it is not stored in the body.
The body will naturally eliminate any amount of
vitamin C that it doesn't use.
According to an article in the American Academy
of Dermatology, "Vitamin C is depleted when the
skin is exposed to the sun, pollution or smoking.
Even minimal UV exposure can decrease the
vitamin C level in the skin by 30%, while exposure
to the ozone of city pollution can decrease the level
by 55%."
UV rays also affect the production of
collagen, therefore the more time that is spent in
the sun, the sooner the aging process will begin.
New studies have shown that topical vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is an excellent antioxidant for UVA
and UVB protection, making it a useful addition to
but not replacement for sunscreens. Because
topical vitamin C does not absorb light in the
UVA/UVB range, IT IS NOT A SUNSCREEN, for that, we recommend Badger Sunscreen.
The L-ascorbic acid form of Vitamin C is a powerful
anti-oxidant that has a proven ability to neutralize
damage to skin cells caused by free radicals. Free
radicals are one of the major causes of aging of the
skin. According to a new French study, published
in the European Journal of Dermatology, "one way
to stave off the ravages of both time and sun
damage is to boost collagen production via topical
application of creams containing the L-ascorbic acid
form of vitamin C."
TEST FOR TOPICAL VITAMIN C PRODUCTS
- Is the L-ascorbic acid form of vitamin C, the
only true form of vitamin C that the body can use in
the product?
For the Organic Excellence C-Max Skin Repair
Formula the answer is YES.
- If yes, is the L-ascorbic acid at a low pH so that
it penetrates skin and high enough concentration
to have an effect?
For the Organic Excellence C-Max Skin Repair
Formula the answer is YES. C-Max has a
concentration of 6.5% of the L-ascorbic acid form
of Vitamin C in each 2 ounce jar, and is
formulated with a low enough pH to be absorbed
into the skin. (Studies have shown that at least
a 5% concentration is needed to achieve results.)
- Is the L-ascorbic acid form of vitamin C in the
product stable?
For the Organic Excellence C-Max Skin Repair
Formula, the answer is YES.
C-MAX Skin Repair by Organic Excellence is Made in America to assure quality and purity.
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