On Tuesday, July 23rd, the hotter it gets, the more you should eat tangerines and tomatoes!…Why?

On hot, sunny days, it is good to enjoy fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits and tomatoes. The antioxidants in vitamin C are particularly effective in protecting the skin.

Vitamin C prevents aging and reduces wrinkles. It can also help with collagen production. Collagen is a protein that helps prevent skin sagging. As we age, collagen production slows down. Vitamin C helps wounds heal faster.

Health experts say, "Eating plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables in the scorching sun can provide various health benefits." Consuming fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C can reduce inflammation through antioxidant effects, boost immunity, and benefit skin and gastrointestinal health, as well as weight loss. It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes complications, and scurvy. However, people with high blood sugar or chronic illnesses should be cautious in their food choices. Especially, individuals with irritable bladder should avoid citrus fruits and tomatoes as much as possible, as their bladder can be easily irritated.

Applying vitamin C skincare products to the skin for 16 weeks can noticeably reduce skin blemishes and spots (hyperpigmentation). There are also research results indicating that applying vitamin C gel can significantly reduce surgical scars. Among vitamin C serums in skincare products, those with a vitamin C concentration of 10-20% are the most beneficial for skin health. Lower concentrations are ineffective, while higher concentrations may cause skin irritation. Using vitamin C serum together with other acidic skincare products like retinol can irritate the skin. It is better to alternate their use.

Source: Comedy.com