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Uncovering the Role of Vitamin C in Skin Regeneration

Vitamin C promotes epidermal thickening by activating genes linked to skin cell growth, says new study.

In a recent study published in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers have discovered that vitamin C helps thicken aging skin by activating genes that boost skin cell growth. The study shows that

  • Vitamin C reactivates key skin-regenerating genes through DNA demethylation, encouraging skin cell renewal.
  • This study could pave the way for new treatments for age-related skin thinning and weakened skin barriers.
  • These findings could potentially transform how we approach skin aging, offering epigenetic solutions to support healthier, stronger skin in older adults.

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology (TMIG), Japan: “As we age, our skin naturally becomes thinner and more fragile due to a decline in cell production. Now, researchers have found that vitamin C (VC) can help counteract this aging process. Using a 3D human skin model, they showed that VC boosts epidermal thickness by activating genes linked to cell growth through DNA demethylation. These findings suggests that VC may help prevent age-related skin thinning and support healthier, stronger skin in aging individuals.”

The infographic below shares more on this concept.

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