Vitamin C
Uses
Vitamin C is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies. Vitamin C is also known as L-ascorbic acid.Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.
How it Works
Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters. Vitamin C is also required in protein metabolism. Vitamin C is also an important physiological antioxidant and has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants within the body, including alpha-tocopherol.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Vitamin C may suffer from such side effects;
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Back pain,
Diarrhoea,
Headache,
Flushing,
Skin redness,
Stomach cramp,
Stomach upset
Kojic Acid
Uses
Kojic Acid is used in the treatment of hyperpigmentation and melasma.
How it Works
Kojic acid works by suppressing enzymes that removes oxygen from certain amino acids, polyphenols, xanthines and also blocks, the natural enzymes that direct melanin production, thus lightening skin.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Kojic Acid include the symptoms below;
Skin rash,
Skin irritation