Vitamin C plays a role in strengthening the body’s immune system. This ingredient is also often added to makeup and skin care products. So what role does vitamin C play in helping hair stay healthy and beautiful?

Benefits of vitamin C for healthy, beautiful hair

For healthy, beautiful hair, vitamin C has the following roles:

– Is a powerful antioxidant, neutralizing the harmful effects of free radicals. At the same time, it also helps the body increase collagen production – an important part of healthy, beautiful hair. Therefore, vitamin C makes the skin firm, hair beautiful and healthy, increases shine, and cleans the scalp.

– Helps the body absorb iron, a mineral necessary for hair growth. This prevents breakage and keeps hair healthy.

– Helps fight oxidative stress, limits premature graying and hair loss.

Ascorbic acid – a natural form of vitamin C found in many foods, is very beneficial for skin care and beautiful hair.

Foods rich in vitamin C.

How to use vitamin C for healthy, beautiful hair

Vitamin C is water-soluble, so it is quite safe for all ages and hair types. Especially for hair damaged by chemicals due to vitamin C’s ability to increase collagen.

You should supplement vitamin C from food sources such as:  Oranges ,  lemons , tangerines, strawberries, guava, kiwi , broccoli, bell peppers…

You can also use vitamin C in pill form. Or products specifically for hair care and nourishment that contain vitamin C. However, you should consult a specialist before using this regimen.

For oral forms, you can use them daily, but you should consult your doctor about the dosage and duration of use.

For products that are applied directly to the hair, there are many products with different formulas and contents. Each type has its own suitable uses and brings specific effects for each hair type. Therefore, you should consult a hair care specialist or doctor before choosing a product.

Some products are used only once a week, but there are also products used 2-3 times a week.

Note: For products applied directly to the hair, vitamin C can be combined with other ingredients such as vitamin E, niacinamide, moisturizing ingredients or caffeine to help hair become healthy and beautiful faster. But it should not be used in combination with products that change the pH of the hair such as AHA, BHA or alkaline ingredients.

Use vitamin C properly for healthier and more beautiful hair…

Side effects of vitamin C

Vitamin C almost does not cause any serious side effects, but if the product is combined with other ingredients, it can cause irritation. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the ingredients in the product to avoid this risk, especially for people with weak hair.

An overdose of oral vitamin C will be quickly excreted in the urine. However, for people with sensitive skin, if using high doses (2000mg of vitamin C per day), there is a risk of side effects such as: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, red skin…

Vitamin C can be dangerous if combined with some drugs deferasirox, iron sulfate, iron gluconate, warfarin, coumadin, birth control pills containing mestranol, ethinyl estradiol, estradiol… To avoid drug interactions, patients should inform their doctor about the medications they are using.