"Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid ... "It acts as a humectant, drawing moisture from the surroundings to the skin's surface like a ...

Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that is already present in the skin to draw in moisture. Vitamin C is not as present in the body unless consumed through various whole foods or supplements.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble nutrient one's body uses to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in the bones. It also acts as an antioxidant – helping to protect blood cells against ...