A stellar antioxidant duo, vitamin C and rose hips benefit your body in a number of exciting ways. First and foremost, vitamin C is excellent for bolstering your immune system and protecting your cells against the damaging effects of free radicals. Vitamin C also can help your body maintain healthy levels of collagen, which benefits your skin, joints, cartilage, gums and a more. Rose hips, meanwhile, add both an extra antioxidant boost, while infusing your system with bioflavonoids that help the body more easily absorb antioxidants into the system. You may have noticed that many skin creams and makeup brands feature vitamin C. The antioxidant content in vitamin C helps protect your skin against free radical damage. Vitamin C benefits to your skin by promoting collagen synthesis, which supports the appearance of young looking skin. The long-term results of free radical damage can lead to a high number of potential health issues, therefore taking advantage of the antioxidant power of vitamin C is a great thing to do to keep your health and wellness flourishing. Each serving (1 Capsule) of Swanson Vitamin C with Rose Hips vitamin supplement contains 500 mg of vitamin C and 12.5 mg of rose hips 4:1 extract (equivalent to 50 mg of rose hips powder).