Vitamin C Reverses Skin Aging and Thinning by Activating Youth Genes

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Vitamin C Reverses Skin Aging and Thinning by Activating Youth Genes
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Japanese scientists discovered that vitamin C can thicken and rejuvenate aging skin by activating genes involved in cell growth through TET enzyme-mediated DNA demethylation, suggesting topical vitamin C could help restore skin strength and youthfulness.

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