“…Vc has multiple functions in the skin, such as collagen synthesis, decolorization and antioxidant activity. Studies have found that the combination of collagen peptide and Vc can promote the proliferation of HaCaT cells induced by ultraviolet radiation [20] . Gavage administration of Vc and collagen peptide can also increase the content of type I collagen and the expression of antioxidant enzymes, inhibit the expression of metalloproteinases, and regulate the Nrf2/ARE and TGF-β/Smad pathways, thereby improving the ultraviolet-induced mouse skin photoaging model [19] .…”