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Why do so many skin-care products contain vitamin C?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:

    Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which assists in overall health by combating "free radicals" (molecules that cause damage to healthy cells). Vitamin C not only helps protect skin cells from free radicals, but also helps build up collagen, which is the protein that keeps skin firm and tight.

     

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