Vitamin C for Skin Brightness: The Top Foods to Eat Daily

Vitamin C, the one vitamin I never skip. This overachieving vitamin does so much for the skin — it brightens, evens out tone, and helps your body produce more collagen. When I started including vitamin C every single day, I noticed my dullness faded and my skin looked fresh even on no-makeup days.

But here’s the trick: your body doesn’t store vitamin C, so you need to eat it regularly. I get mine through a mix of fresh fruits and veggies.

My Vitamin C Favorites:

• Oranges, mandarins & grapefruit – Sweet, juicy, and collagen-friendly.

• Kiwi – More vitamin C than an orange, plus antioxidants.

• Bell peppers – Especially red and yellow ones — they’re vitamin C bombs.

• Strawberries – Perfect for snacks or smoothies.

• Papaya – Gentle on the stomach and supports skin repair.

Tip: I often add raw red bell peppers to salads, but cooking them can lower their vitamin C content.