Vitamin C Serums - A true hero in your skincare routine
From boosting radiance to helping diminish the signs of aging to antioxidant protection, Vitamin C is a highly efficacious skincare ingredient with a wide range of benefits.
FACT: NOT ALL VITAMIN C SERUMS ARE CREATED EQUAL
There are actually several different forms of Vitamin C that are used in skincare formulas. My ethos with skincare has always been to use medical grade products and high-performance ingredients, and these differ greatly from the off-the-shelf products that are currently popular in the market.
My own Vitamin C Serum is compounded from Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), which is absorbed into skin and starts working immediately upon contact, unlike some other types of vitamin C (ie. Vitamin Cg or ascorbyl glucoside), which is slower to activate and only absorbs into the upper layer of the skin.
FACT: YOUR SKIN NEEDS TOPICAL VITAMIN C
Just as Vitamin C is an essential part of your diet, it is also an important step in your skincare routine. The human body does not produce its own Vitamin C but relies on obtaining it through nutritional and topical applications. Daily use of a balanced and stabilised Vitamin C facial serum will ensure that your skin soaks up all of the perks of this powerful ingredient.
FICTION: VITAMIN C SERUMS CAUSE SKIN SENSITIVITY TO THE SUN
Actually, topical Vitamin C has been demonstrated to be a second line of defence against harmful UVA rays while also helping to bolster skin’s antioxidant defences. I highly recommend applying a Vitamin C serum in the morning before adding a daily sunscreen.
FACT: VITAMIN C PRODUCTS BENEFIT ALL SKIN TYPES
Using a Vitamin C serum can benefit all skin types, including sensitive and dry skin. In addition to helping visibly fade discolourations or diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, using a Vitamin C serum can also provide antioxidant protection to help defend from skin-damaging free radicals.
FACT: VITAMIN C SERUMS ARE NOT JUST FOR ANTI-AGING:
Vitamin C levels deplete in skin over time so using skincare products with Vitamin C is important as you grow older. However, these formulas are still effective to use before you start to see fine lines and wrinkles. These formulas help boost radiance and provide antioxidant protection to help defend skin from early signs of aging.