Vitamin C flips your skin’s “youth genes,” reversing age-related thinning

Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C can thicken skin by switching on genes that boost skin cell growth, helping reverse age-related thinning. It works by reactivating DNA through a process that lets cells regenerate more effectively—potentially a game-changer for aging skin.

Jun 25, 2025 - 17:20
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Vitamin C flips your skin’s “youth genes,” reversing age-related thinning
Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C can thicken skin by switching on genes that boost skin cell growth, helping reverse age-related thinning. It works by reactivating DNA through a process that lets cells regenerate more effectively—potentially a game-changer for aging skin.