Dermatologist Howard Sobel stated that “when vitamin c is used topically on the skin, it is triggered to heal itself by accelerating the production of collagen and elastin”. With that said, when vitamin c is used to heal the skin it looks healthier. Raw shea butter also has a high content of vitamin c and is a great brightening agent. This is great news especially for those with bright colors in their tattoos and for those with darker colored skin, that want to their tattoo to “pop” a bit more. The point is, antioxidants help to keep the skin healthy and youthful. They help to fight off free radicals that cause pre-mature aging. Vitamin C is what your tattoo needs to stay looking fresh and new for years to come.