Why Your Skin Needs Extra Vitamin C in the Summer

Taylor Freeze • July 31, 2024
A bottle of vitamin c serum next to a slice of orange.

We all know that collagen is essential for maintaining youthful, radiant skin. However, factors like age and sun exposure can accelerate collagen breakdown, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and uneven skin tone. While these concerns are present year-round, summer's intense sunlight poses a particular challenge.


Fortunately, vitamin C is a powerful ally in the fight against skin aging. As dermatologist Carlos Morales Raya explains, "Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals caused by sun exposure, reducing the risk of skin damage and photoaging. It also plays a vital role in collagen synthesis, promoting firmer, more elastic skin."


To maximize vitamin C's benefits, Dr. Raya recommends incorporating it into your skincare routine in several ways:

  • Cleansing with vitamin C: Start your day with a stabilized vitamin C serum and consider professional treatments like hydrafacials enhanced with vitamin C products. These help remove impurities, improve product absorption, and prepare the skin for sun exposure.
  • Boosting collagen: Combine vitamin C with other antioxidants like ferulic acid and vitamin E for amplified protection. Hyaluronic acid and peptides can help repair skin at night.
  • Sun protection: Never skip sunscreen with SPF 50+ and consider additional measures like hats and protective clothing.


By following these tips and prioritizing vitamin C, you can help shield your skin from summer's harmful rays and maintain a youthful, healthy glow.

The Veranda House Returns

April 18, 2025
Nantucket, with its misty harbors, salt-kissed breezes, and centuries-old charm, has always been a place where history whispers through every weathered shingle and cobblestone street. This spring, one of the island’s most beloved landmarks, the Veranda House, will once again welcome guests, rising from the ashes of a devastating 2022 fire that necessitated a complete rebuild. Set to reopen in spring 2025, the new Veranda House is a masterpiece of restoration and reinvention. Owned by Procaccianti Companies and managed by TPG Hotels & Resorts as part of the Nantucket Resort Collection, the rebuild was meticulously overseen in collaboration with the town and historic district commission to ensure that the property retained its original federal-style elegance while incorporating modern luxuries and state-of-the-art amenities. First built in 1684, the Veranda House has stood as a symbol of Nantucket’s rich maritime legacy, its wraparound porches offering a front-row seat to the island’s ever-changing seascape. The new design remains true to its original size, scale, and architectural character, seamlessly blending historic integrity with contemporary comforts. Guests will find spa-like ensuite baths in every room, featuring Carrara marble, custom fixtures, and sleek walk-in showers—a nod to modern indulgence without sacrificing classic charm. The 19 redesigned rooms, including the Grand Harborview King with its private balcony and fireplace, exude an intimate, serene luxury. Expanded outdoor gathering spaces now offer even more opportunities for guests to soak in the island’s ambiance, whether sipping coffee at sunrise or toasting the golden hour over Nantucket Harbor. “This reopening marks a significant mile- stone, not just for Veranda House, but for the entire Nantucket community. We are deeply thankful for the community’s unwavering support in bringing this iconic property back to life,” says Paul Hitselberger, EVP of Operations for TPG Hotels & Resorts. The Veranda House is not just a recon- struction—it’s a resurrection, a tribute to Nantucket’s ability to endure, evolve, and enchant. Its doors reopen as a beacon of timeless hospitality, welcoming travelers to a place where history is honored, and every detail—from the breezy verandas to the handcrafted interiors—tells a story. For those who love Nantucket, the Veranda House is a homecoming. Images courtesy of The Veranda House.

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