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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jennifer Barton

7 best vitamin C supplements to boost immunity and skin health

Vitamin C might be one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare, but when it comes to daily supplementation, most of us don’t bother, assuming we’re getting enough from our varied and balanced diets. However the best vitamin C supplements can give you a helping hand in boosting your immunity and maintaining healthy skin.

Vitamin C is plentiful in nature, found in a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, including the citrus family, broccoli, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, strawberries and even kale. But since vitamin C isn’t stored in the body and needs to be consumed with regularity, a daily supplement can provide an added buffer. This is particularly the case during cold and flu season, with some evidence suggesting that vitamin C can help in treating respiratory infections.

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