Dry, Damaged Skin

Vitamin C is abundant in healthy skin, particularly in the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. Vitamin C keeps skin healthy by preventing oxidative damage caused by the sun and pollution such as cigarette smoke and ozone.

It also encourages the creation of collagen, which keeps the skin appearing plump and youthful. Vitamin C intake is linked to enhanced skin quality, whereas low intake is linked to a 10% greater chance of having dry, wrinkled skin. Dry skin is usually harmless. However, if dry skin isn't taken care of, it might lead to atopic dermatitis (eczema). While vitamin C deficiency can cause dry, damaged skin, it can also be caused by a variety of other reasons, thus this symptom alone is not enough to diagnose a deficiency.