Ascorbic Acid Treatments as Effective and Safe Anti-Aging Therapies for Sensitive Skin

Abstract

The most common signs of aging skin include a decrease in firmness and density, uneven skin tone, and a tendency to erythema. There is an ever-increasing interest in aesthetic treatments that maintain the skin’s favorable appearance. However, such therapies are difficult in the case of sensitive skin, defined as a set of stimuli-triggered symptoms (stinging, erythema, burning, and itching) that would not appear in healthy skin. Sensitive skin is common and affects, to varying degrees, about half of the European population. This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of ascorbic acid—a known antioxidant—applied with sonophoresis and microneedling on the signs of photoaging in reactive and erythematous skin. A significant improvement in skin elasticity was observed after a series of tests. A significant reduction in erythema was observed after both therapies. The greatest reduction was observed on the cheeks after applying vitamin C combined with microneedling. At the same time, the results showed an excellent tolerance of both treatments, which proved them to be safe and effective.

Editorial: Vitamin C from bench to bedside

“…From its discovery in the early 20th century to its ubiquitous presence in health food stores today, its journey from bench to bedside has been one of intrigue, controversy, and groundbreaking discovery ( 3 , 4 ). Vitamin C serves as a potent antioxidant, scavenging free radicals and protecting cells from oxidative damage ( 5 , 6 ). Also, it contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal functioning of the nervous system, to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E, and increases iron absorption.…”