A guide to Vitamin C Serums
Why is it so important to use a serum with Vitamin C? No one has likely missed that it is an incredibly good antioxidant and vital for our body, and treating yourself to a vitamin boost in the form of freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning is great. However, it is not always enough to just eat a vitamin-rich diet to give the body the amount of Vitamin C it needs for a healthy and beautiful complexion.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals, protects the skin from UV rays, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It improves skin elasticity, evens out the skin tone, and gives a healthy glow.
A Vitamin C serum with high concentrations is specially formulated to penetrate deep into the skin layers, treat uneven skin tone, reduce pigmentation spots, and hydrate dull skin. By supplementing your diet with this serum, your skin gets the extra protection and nourishment it needs. To see results from Vitamin C in skincare, you need to use a sufficiently high concentration, of at least 10%.
Give your skin a boost and discover how a serum with Vitamin C can create a more even skin tone and a complexion full of glow! Read more about the benefits in our blog post.
Why is Vitamin C so good for the skin?
Vitamin C can be a water-soluble or oil-soluble antioxidant known in skincare for its anti-aging properties. Vitamin C stimulates the body's Collagen production, strengthening skin elasticity and firmness, while the skincare ingredient has a special ability to inhibit melanin production.
Vitamin C in skincare is also a vital antioxidant that protects the skin against oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Benefits of Vitamin C in skincare
- Helps promote Collagen synthesis, a key factor in counteracting aging
- Contributes to improved and faster cell renewal
- Inhibits excess melanin production - counteracts pigmentation spots on the face
- Vitamin C acts as a supplementary shield against UV radiation by neutralizing free radicals and strengthening the skin's natural protective barrier
About free radicals and oxidative stress
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage skin cells and DNA. They are naturally formed in the body, but their levels increase upon exposure to environmental pollution, smoking, and medications. When free radicals attack the cells, skin functions weaken, Collagen production decreases, and signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles appear faster. By neutralizing free radicals with Vitamin C, you can repair damage and protect the skin against future impact.
Why should you use a serum with Vitamin C?
The skin is exposed to daily stressors. When the skin is exposed to the sun's rays, up to 70% of the skin's Vitamin C supply is consumed in the defense process. Therefore, it is important to daily include a serum with Vitamin C in your skincare routine. We recommend applying a Vitamin C serum in the evening for optimal effect, or in the morning underneath your SPF.
When should I use a serum with Vitamin C?
Apply the serum a few times a week, preferably in the evening after thorough cleansing. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that is quickly absorbed by the skin. After an intense summer, it is extra important to replenish with Vitamin C for proper hydration. Vitamin C also has a healing effect on the skin and is effective against pigmentation spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
When can I see results from a Vitamin C serum?
As with all skincare, patience and regular use are required. It takes about 28 days for skin cells to renew, so expect to see real results after about a month.