Guide: How Vitamin C works in your skincare

Why Vitamin C is effective against scars

Some Scars are more visible than others and may never disappear completely, while others fade away until they are barely noticeable. Vitamin C is particularly interesting here because it has the ability to enhance the skin's natural healing process.

When the skin is damaged deeply, in the dermis, the body heals by using connective tissue cells instead of new skin cells. This yields a different texture that is often perceived as a scar. This process is important to protect the body, but the result is not always aesthetically desirable.

Vitamin C helps the skin repair itself by:

• Stimulating Collagen Production
• Improving the skin's moisture balance
• Protecting against external factors like sun and pollution
• Reducing the visibility of Pigmentation and Scars

How Vitamin C works in the skin

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. It works by neutralizing free radicals, unstable molecules that break down the skin and accelerate aging. But it does more than that:

• Stimulates Collagen Production: Collagen gives the skin its resilience and structure. More Collagen provides a smoother and firmer complexion.
• Inhibits melanin production: Helps to fade Pigmentation spots and sun damage.
• Protects against UV damage: Perfect in combination with SPF (but does not replace it).
• Promotes Cell Renewal: Speeds up the healing of Scars, breakouts, and inflammation.

How do you use Vitamin C in your skincare?

To get the best possible effect, you should use a Serum with stabilized Vitamin C, ideally in concentrations between 10–20%. Here is a simple routine:

1. Facial Cleanser: Start with a mild Facial Cleanser.
2. Vitamin C Serum: Apply a few drops to dry skin, preferably in the morning.
3. Hydrating Cream: Lock in the moisture.
4. SPF: Always use SPF on top, especially when using active ingredients like Vitamin C.

Tip: Avoid using Vitamin C in combination with Retinol at the same time. It's better to alternate between morning and evening.

Combine with Microneedling for even better results

Want to maximize the effect of your Vitamin C routine? Then you can combine it with Skinroller PRO. Microneedling with a Skinroller opens temporary micro-channels in the skin, allowing your Serum to be absorbed up to 200% better.

Treatment tips:

• Use your Skinroller 1–2 times a week.
• Apply your Vitamin C Serum immediately afterwards.
• Avoid makeup directly after treatment.
• Finish with a soothing Face Cream.

Which type of Vitamin C is best?

Not all forms of Vitamin C are equally stable or effective. Look for these in the INCI list:

• Ascorbic Acid: Most powerful but sensitive to light and air.
• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate: Milder but more stable.
• Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: Good for Sensitive Skin.

Recommended products containing Vitamin C

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RADIANT 15% Vitamin C Serum

An advanced formula that combines stable Vitamin C with hydrating ingredients for maximum glow.

Craving more Skincare Products with Vitamin C? Check out the entire RADIANT line here.

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