Health claim

“A vitamin C serum applied in the morning can brighten skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.”

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Clinical research shows that topical vitamin C, especially L‑ascorbic acid applied in the morning, can improve skin radiance and modestly reduce hyperpigmentation through antioxidant and collagen‑stimulating effects.

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A vitamin C serum applied in the morning can brighten skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest