7) Fighting Infections Viral infections flood the body with oxidative stress due to inflammation, using up more glutathione
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Building a complete routine Sample evening routine: Cleanser: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Peptide serum: The Ordinary "Buffet" Retinol: The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Moisturizer: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Occlusive (optional): Vaseline or Aquaphor on dry areas Sample separate AM/PM routine: Morning: Cleanser Peptide serum Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF Evening: Cleanser Retinol Moisturizer Timeline and results: what to expect Combining peptides with retinol accelerates results compared to retinol alone
However, vitamin C became quite popular in the 20 th century, not for its role in the prevention of scurvy, but for its potent "antioxidant" function