Rough, Bumpy Skin

Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, is known for fighting free radical damage to skin cells and may help treat acne. It is essential for the creation of collagen, a protein found in connective tissues such as skin, hair, joints, bones, and blood vessels.

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that can develop when vitamin C levels are low. A buildup of keratin protein inside the pores causes bumpy "chicken skin" on the back sides of the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. Vitamin C deficiency causes keratosis pilaris, which usually appears after three to five months of inadequate intake and disappears with treatment. However, this condition is frequently genetic, although it might also indicate a vitamin A or C deficiency. Skin inflammation can also be caused by a lack of vitamin B2 (riboflavin).