When I was growing up, my mother often stressed the importance of taking daily vitamins. Whether or not I listened to her, she was definitely on to something. As it turns out, Vitamin C is a super vitamin that works wonders on everything from nail grown to signs of anti-aging.

Since Vitamin C is water-soluble, it’s so important to get a daily dose of it by either taking a supplement (like Nutrilite® Vitamin C Extended Release) or eating food sources such as grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, and red and green peppers to experience its benefits. Of course, this is in addition to topical treatments. Below are some excellence ways I’ve discovered on how Vitamin C can give your beauty routine an effective boost.

Strengthens Nails

Do you have weak nails that break easily and just don’t seem to grow? Well, try giving your diet a C boost. Vitamin C is an essential part in the body’s ability to produce collage. This is a protein that helps support ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and our skin together. In a nutshell, collagen production will strengthen your nails from the inside out.

Lengthens Hair

Have you been trying to grow out your hair? Well, Vitamin C and how it affects collagen production plays an important role in stimulating hair follicles, which also promotes growth. A sufficient amount of the super vitamin is also necessary for absorbing iron to keep your hair strong and healthy, not to mention eliminating annoying split-ends.

Fights Aging

It’s no secret that too much time in the sun will result in premature signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. Integrating a Vitamin C filled product like moisturizer or serum into your skincare routine can reverse the sun’s uninvited effects to your complexion. Studies by dermatologists have shown that Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which slows the rate of free radical damage and causes damage to collagen that most often contributes to wrinkles and fine lines.

Lightens Skin

Dark spots are the result of increased melanin produced by pigment in the skin. It can be caused by the sun, hormones, or even the effects of irritations such as eczema or acne. Topical Vitamin C is a proficient method to treat early signs of aging or hyperpigmentation that is caused by overexposure to the sun. A personal recommendation is applying a serum like Artistry® Vitamin C + Wild Yam Treatment from my own line every morning and night after cleansing your skin to improve texture, tone and skin radiance.

Energizes You

Are you still looking for that remedy to help you look and feel like less of a zombie following a late night? Well, guess what? Your solution may be as simple as boosting your intake of the super vitamin. Fatigue and weakness could be signs of iron deficiency. Since Vitamin C is connected to how our bodies absorb iron, acquiring enough of this nutrient will help improve your energy levels. As for me, a daily dose of XS® Energy Drink Tropical Blast from my sports nutrition line does the trick.