National Vitamin C Day: April 4's Health Focus

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To raise awareness about its importance, Vitamin C Day began to be observed on April 4, 2019

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Its deficiency leads to scurvy

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It reduces cold severity, combats oxidative stress, and prevents cellular damage

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Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, founder of SkinCeuticals and a dermatologist, has stressed the need for consumption of vitamin C in collagen biology

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SkinCeuticals, the brand that recognized April 4 as National Vitamin C Day, has innovative methods for effective topical formulations

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Events are organized in many countries to mark Vitamin C Day

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Since skin-care is important, beauticians also do not lag behind in propagating the value of Vitamin C

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Ayurveda has also cultivated application of vitamin C as a routine skincare

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National Vitamin C Day emphasizes the efficacy of vitamin C as a routine diet ingredient

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