This post is for you who want to take your skincare routine to the next level. Here we explain why it's wise to include Vitamin C in your skincare routine.
What is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant naturally found in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, strawberries, broccoli, and kale. Generally, Vitamin C serum provides the best effect on the skin. Serum reaches deeper layers of the skin and is applied after your facial toner and before your face cream, facial oil, SPF, and makeup. Use Vitamin C daily in your skincare routine for noticeable results and radiantly beautiful skin.
Usage
During the day, Vitamin C counteracts oxidative stress. In the evening, the skin barrier is strengthened, and the formation of collagen and repair of damaged skin is stimulated.
For best results, we recommend that you:
use Vitamin C both morning and evening.
use sunscreen in the morning. This is because Vitamin C has a mild exfoliating effect and needs protection from breaking down due to UV rays for the best effect.
avoid combining Vitamin C with strong acids in your skincare routine. This can make the skin too acidic (low pH). It can also over-exfoliate the skin and lead to irritated and sensitive skin.
start including Vitamin C in your skincare routine when you are in your late teens.
Dosage
Keep in mind that a higher concentration of Vitamin C doesn't always give better results. The effect begins to plateau at 20% Vitamin C, so there's no reason to go much above 20%. Vitamin C comes in many different forms, has varying stability, and works best combined with other antioxidants and substances. For example, Vitamin C becomes more stable when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid, making it more effective. Remember that Vitamin C is very potent. If you have sensitive skin, you can start with a lower dose, such as 5%, and gradually increase as your skin gets used to it. This way, you avoid potential skin irritations.
5 benefits of Vitamin C in your skincare routine
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is popular to use on the skin. It not only counteracts free radicals but also has other positive properties for the skin.
1. Prevents oxidative stress
Free radicals are naturally formed in our bodies when oxygen is metabolized. These are substances that easily react with other compounds and in some cases damage our cells. When high levels of free radicals are formed or when there are more free radicals than antioxidants, the body is exposed to oxidative stress.
When it comes to the skin, these factors can contribute to oxidative stress:
UV rays from the sun and screens
air pollution
smoking
nutrient-poor diet
alcohol
Oxidative stress can:
cause the skin to age faster
cause uneven skin tone and texture
lead to fine lines and deep wrinkles (in later years)
contribute to a weaker skin barrier
make the skin moisture-depleted and dry
break down collagen so that the skin becomes less elastic
Therefore, always make sure to use Vitamin C in your skincare routine in the morning. This neutralizes free radicals so that the skin is protected throughout the day.
For daily protection against oxidative stress, we recommend:
100% Pure Vitamin C Serum
2. Prevents hyperpigmentation and discoloration
A common misconception about Vitamin C in skincare is that it bleaches the skin to make it lighter. What it actually does is even out and provide a clearer skin tone. Vitamin C inhibits the skin's overproduction of melanin. This way, existing hyperpigmentation and discoloration become lighter. Regular use of Vitamin C in your skincare routine can also prevent pigmentation and uneven skin tone from forming. This happens without affecting the skin's normal pigmentation.
For uneven skin tone and pigmented skin, we recommend:
100% Pure Brightening Serum
100% Pure Vitamin C Mask
100% Pure Multi-Vitamin Antioxidants Ultra Riché PM Treatment
3. Provides firmer and younger skin
Because Vitamin C is strongly acidic, it causes the skin to repair itself by increasing the production of collagen and elastin. Thanks to its low pH, Vitamin C also has an exfoliating effect that removes dead skin cells. This way, fine lines are smoothed out, and the skin becomes more firm and elastic. Always include Vitamin C in your skincare routine for younger, firmer, and fuller skin.
For aging or mature skin with fine lines, we recommend:
100% Pure Multi-Vitamin Antioxidants Potent PM Serum
4. Helps with acne
Vitamin C with its anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce acne breakouts. Reddened skin caused by inflammation can be soothed and calmed. Additionally, the formation of new acne scars can be reduced and existing scars can take on a lighter appearance.
For acne-prone skin, we recommend:
100% Pure Vitamin C Serum
100% Pure Vitamin C Mask
5. Moisturizing + glow
Vitamin C makes the skin better at retaining moisture. More moisture and a more even skin tone give the skin better radiance.
For dull and tired skin, we recommend:
Evolve Bio-Retinol C Booster
100% Pure Multi-Vitamin Antioxidants PM Facial Oil
100% Pure Multi-Vitamin Antioxidants Potent PM Serum
100% Pure Multi-Vitamin Antioxidants Ultra Riché PM Treatment
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