To celebrate National Vitamin C Month: We’re diving into the wonders this antioxidant offers, it is not just an essential nutrient for your body, it also has a range of benefits to keep your skin glowing.
Why Vitamin C?
Topically, Vitamin C keeps skin healthy by protecting it from oxidative damage caused by daily exposure to light, heat, and pollution. The popularity of these products has risen dramatically, and for good reason!
Benefits for Your Skin
With the right product, adding Vitamin C to your beauty regimen can brighten your skin, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy collagen production.
Our Top Picks:
- Obagi Professional-C® Collection: This portfolio serves as a second line of defense from environmental assailants that sunscreens often miss. Daily use helps to fortify skin and safeguard a more youthful-looking appearance using the most powerful form of VC to optimize efficacy and permeability.
- SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF: A daytime antioxidant serum that delivers advanced broad-spectrum environmental protection and diminishes the appearance of discoloration using patented triple antioxidant formula combined with phloretin, pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), and ferulic acid to neutralize the free radicals.
- SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: A serum that features a synergistic antioxidant combination of ferulic acid and pure VC and E to provide environmental protection, lightens lines, firms skin, and brightens your complexion. Available online!
- Obagi C-Clarifying Serum: This system includes Vitamin C and prescription-strength 4% hydroquinone to correct hyperpigmentation such as dark spots. It’s ideal for hyperpigmentation from sun damage, including freckles and age spots, uneven skin tone, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Available online only.
How to Store
Although Vitamin C includes nutrients to improve the appearance of the skin, all those properties can be severely reduced if it’s not protected. Here are a few tips to look after it:
- Storing in a cool space away from windows and avoiding leaving products in the car can help shelter it from oxidation.
- Paying attention to the expiration date. If it’s expired, throw it away. (When stored properly, it will last up to six months)
- Resealing the container tightly after use.
Incorporating Vitamin C into Your Routine
Adding Vitamin C to your skincare routine is simple. Choose a product that suits your skin type and concerns and incorporate it into your daily regimen for maximum benefits. Our experts are here to help you develop a routine. Book a consultation today!
