Derive the maximum benefit
Vitamin C is one of the most effective and important ingredients available to the esthetician to treat a number of skin problems, including aging skin, acne and pigmentation disorders. It is essential to understand the basic chemistry and physiology of vitamin C in order to derive the maximum benefit from its use. With experience, you will find it to be applicable to many of your clients’ most troubling skin care problems. Always keep in mind that vitamin C is a powerful treatment agent and does require both knowledge and experience to use it effectively and safely.
In the next part of this article, two fat-soluble vitamins that are very exciting agents for effective treatments will be covered. Alpha tocopherol, or vitamin E, is not just an antioxidant; you will discover other uses in skin care for this essential compound because it is absolutely critical for healthy skin. A new fresh look at vitamin D, or calciferol, shall be taken since it is a vitamin that has been almost totally neglected in skin care. Although one of the main uses for vitamin D is in the regulation of calcium, you will find many others for this versatile vitamin as it is pulled out of the shadows of neglect into the light of discovery.