How to Use vitamin C in a Sentence

vitamin C

noun
  • Use it in the morning after your vitamin C serum or in the evening before your retinol.
    Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
  • It’s filled with vitamin C, omega 6 and 9, and fatty acids that work in tandem to improve skin tone.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Speaking of skin, one of our favorite ingredients, vitamin C, will be a star of the sale.
    Angela Trakoshis and sarah Han, Allure, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Just one peach provides 2 grams of fiber, 15% of vitamin C and 6% of vitamin A for your daily needs.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2022
  • As for brightening, vitamin C is a go-to for glow boosting.
    Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Each group also took 500 milligrams of vitamin C, which is thought to be necessary for the body to use the collagen.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2023
  • In fact, bell peppers have more vitamin C than oranges do.
    Julie Upton, Health, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The series also points out some of those cases were likely caused by vitamin C acetate – found in the black market.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023
  • According to the brand, over two bottles of the popular vitamin C serum are sold every minute.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The quick-to-absorb formula uses three types of vitamin C to treat three types of discoloration: blue, brown, and red.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Follow with vitamin C and SPF in the morning and consider a retinol and moisturiser at night.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The vitamin C in citrus juice helps reduce the rate of oxidation.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • It’s loaded with antioxidants and vitamins like beta-carotene and vitamin C, and one cup of the green kind has 5.2 grams of carbs.
    Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • With 10 percent vitamin C, this formula will get straight to work by brightening dark spots in just a few weeks.
    Emily Burns, ELLE, 6 Dec. 2022
  • It’s made with vitamin C and caffeine to re-energize skin.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The rind of a watermelon is packed with fiber and micronutrients like vitamin C and zinc.
    Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023
  • There's also vitamin C in the mix, which is a helpful antioxidant that brightens dull skin and fades dark spots.
    Nykia Spradley, Allure, 19 July 2023
  • Of course, for first-time greetings, a handshake is still acceptable and a bottle of echinacea and vitamin C won’t hurt either!
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Most people have enough vitamin C in their system from their diet.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Lab tests found the vitamin C and glycolic acid lotion raised skin's hydration 28% and decreased UV spots by 11% in four weeks.
    Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The skin protecting cocktail of copper peptide, vitamin C, and SPF 25 make this neck and chest cream perfect for daytime wear.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023
  • There’s also some evidence that vitamin C can help shorten the duration of a cold.
    Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2022
  • It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to nourish the skin.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 June 2023
  • In the formula live squalane, hyaluronic, and vitamin C, which give a hydrating and brightening boost.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Fruits like oranges, apples, and grapefruit are rich in vitamin C, which supports bones, muscles and blood vessels, and can help boost the immune system.
    Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Keep in mind that vitamin C can irritate those with sensitive skin.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022
  • For Dark Circles: Look for ingredients like vitamin C, kakadu plum, and licorice root extract.
    Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Its powerful serum is made with 10% vitamin C, which targets wrinkles and smooths skin texture.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • For best results — and to support your natural pregnancy glow — use this product in tandem with a vitamin C serum in the morning.
    Brigitt Earley, Allure, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Some actually pair quite well, like those with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022

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