Vitamin C is one of my favorite skincare ingredients because it is a powerful antioxidant with decades of research behind it. It helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and free radicals, supports collagen synthesis, and can help brighten uneven pigmentation.

Learn what causes hyperpigmentation, how melanin is produced, and the best skincare ingredients and treatments to prevent and correct dark spots, melasma, and sun damage.

As a licensed esthetician, I know how important our skin is and how important it is to protect it from outside stressors. But I also know something equally important: the sun is not something we need to fear. The sun is what gives life to our planet, and it plays a major role in human health. It helps regulate our circadian rhythm, supports serotonin production, influences immune function, improves circulation, and provides light energy our bodies have evolved with for thousands of years.