The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and collagen boosting properties of Vitamin C all help to clear up acne breakouts. Anti-inflammatory properties allow it to both prevent the emergence of acne as well as reduce its symptoms while the antioxidant properties of vitamin C work to protect skin from high doses of oxidative damage by providing the electrons needed to neutralize free radicals, rendering them ineffective. Collagen improves skin tone and facilitates skin healing