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Can I use vitamin C, vitamin e, and sunscreen together?

Short answerYesModerate evidence: At least one human study or a well-supported mechanism, but not yet full scientific consensus.

Yes — a cited synergy. Sunscreen blocks only part of UV-induced free-radical formation, so a topical antioxidant adds complementary, non-redundant photoprotection under it.

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Sources

  1. 1.Darr D et al. Effectiveness of antioxidants (vitamin C and E) with and without sunscreens as topical photoprotectants. Acta Derm Venereol 1996 ↗
  2. 2.Lin JY et al. UV photoprotection by combination topical antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E. JAAD 2003 ↗

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