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Vitamin C is anΒ antioxidant, meaning it halts or holds off environmental and sun damage to cells. And while you can count your morning OJ as a goodΒ defenseΒ for your bod, the best way to achieve vitamin CβsΒ protection and benefitsΒ is to apply it directly onto your skin.
If youβre wondering when to apply a vitamin C serum, the answer is both morning and night, after cleansing andΒ toning.Β Vitamin C has photoprotective properties and staves offΒ oxidative stressΒ from the free radicals.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that worksΒ to stimulate collagen production in your skin. It also fights fine lines, brightens your complexion, and provides a host of other benefits. Skincare experts also tout it as one of the best anti-aging ingredients you could ever use.
The antioxidants in vitamin C helps defend against the damage that UV light can cause.Β That doesnβt mean that you can use a vitamin C skin serum in place of sunscreen.
Apply a few drops of serum to your face after you wash and dry it. βA little bit goes a really long way,β βIt has some benefits with sun exposure so it helps to apply in the morning as the first layer of protection.
Store your bottle in a cool, dark place away from extreme heat, such as a bathroom cabinet as opposed to on your counter. βStoring a vitamin C serum correctly is integral to its success,β
Amazingly, vitamin Cβs skin-saving benefits arenβt limited to its antioxidant status. It has plenty of other skin-healing properties that make it worthy of a permanent place in your medicine cabinet. For one, when vitamin C is used topically, because itβs highly acidic, βthe skin is triggered to heal itself by accelerating the production of collagen and elastin,β Collagen and elastin are both naturally occurring protein fibers that help keep skin plump and firm. So, in helping to promote collagen production, topical vitamin C can help prevent premature aging of the skin.
Ascorbic acidΒ Pure ascorbic acid has consistently been proven to be the most effective at penetrating the skin barrier. Vitamin Cβalso known as ascorbic acidβis a water-soluble nutrient that plays an important role in keeping your skin healthy. Topical vitamin C is clinically proven to have a wide range of clinical applications thanks to itsΒ antioxidant, antiaging, ant pigmentary properties.
Sodium ascrobyl phosphateΒ Sodium ascorbyl phosphate functions asΒ an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes free radicals, reducing the amount of damage that they can do to cells. When applied topically to the skin, sodium ascorbyl phosphate can help slow down the aging process and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
Alpha arbutinΒ Extracted from plants such as bearberries, blueberries, and cranberries, alpha arbutin is aΒ safe skin brightening ingredientΒ which helps to fade scars and pigmentation left behind by breakouts and sun damage.
Vitamin EΒ Vitamin E is a nutrient your body needs to support your immune system and help your cells to regenerate. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that make getting enough essential to your everyday health. ItΒ can be applied topically to your face to reduce inflammationΒ and make your skin look younger.
Hyaluronic acidΒ Hyaluronic acid isΒ used as a humectantΒ a substance that helps the skin hold onto water.
Select a small area of skin thatβs easy to conceal, like your forearm
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Apply a small amount of product and wait 24 hours
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If no side effects occur, you can apply to your face. Discontinue use if you develop a rash, redness, or hives
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Ascorbic acid |
Sodium ascrobyl phosphate |
Alpha arbutin |
Vitamin E |
Hyaluronic acid |