Vitamin E is an important player in this process, because it works synergistically with vitamin C to make the antioxidant more effective and help stabilize it.

“Certain antioxidants are synergistic,” says board-certified dermatologist Julia T. Hunter, M.D., founder of Wholistic Dermatology in Beverly Hills about the ingredient. “They strengthen one another, regenerate one another, and last longer in the body, so they’re more available in the skin.”

You can look for body lotion that comes formulated with both vitamin C and E, or find natural sources such as mango seed butter. In mindbodygreen’s body cream, we use mango seed butter, alongside organic aloe vera (a humectant that is also great for brightening), squalane (supports the barrier), and other antioxidant-rich botanicals.