Vitamin C is a skin brightener that protects against daily aggressors
Vitamin C is a superstar ingredient for the skin, with L-ascorbic acid being the most potent. Without vitamin C your skin is unable to produce collagen. It’s a well-known ingredient for fighting the effects of sun damage, reducing signs of ageing, minimising hyperpigmentation and revealing an overall brightness to dull skin. Your skin needs vitamin C to protect against free radical damage.
It’s commonly found in a serum formula and used in the morning ahead of sunscreen. However, not all vitamin C is made equal. It’s difficult to formulate in a way that maintains its stability and efficacy so choose yours wisely. Skinceuticals are recognised as the originators of antioxidants and have the patents for the best antioxidants on the market. SkinCeuticals founding scientist Dr. Sheldon Pinnell conducted research about antioxidant formulation and discovered specific formulation factors, now known as the Duke Antioxidant patent. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these standards.
Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons, causing them to be unstable and highly chemically reactive.
These unstable molecules are generated by UV rays, pollution, and lifestyle factors like alcohol and cigarette smoke. Over time, free radical damage leads to visible signs of accelerated skin aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, discolouration, and even skin cancer.
While sunscreen is the first line of defense and essential for protecting skin from UVA and UVB rays, sunscreen rays filters may only protect skin from up to 55% of free radicals*. Topical antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals and protect against UV damage. Incorporating a topical antioxidant and sunscreen into a daily skincare regimen provides complete protection from environmental damage.
*Haywood, R., et al, J Invest Dermatol 2006;121:862-868
An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules.
Oxidation is a type of damage that occurs when molecules lose electrons. Five types of antioxidants found naturally in the body that protect against cellular damage are: glutathione, ubiquinone, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), and alpha lipoic acid. Antioxidants work by different mechanisms to stop or neutralise damage. Out of the five antioxidants found in the body only vitamins C and E have been proven to get into skin. Additionally, there are a few plant antioxidants known to work in skin.
Vitamin C benefits
Vitamin C has so many benefits, including:
- Protection against UV damage
- Protection against environmental stressors
- Skin brightening
How to use vitamin C?
A vitamin C skincare routine is relatively easy to implement, which means there’s no better time than now to start.
Use vitamin C in the morning, after cleansing and before moisturising. This is another ingredient you don’t need to overdo when it comes to the amount applied. A thin layer across the face is plenty to get the job done.
Make sure to follow with sunscreen as vitamin C and sunscreen work in tandem to protect your skin from UV damage and environmental stress.
Vitamin C side effects
Vitamin C is mostly well tolerated if the ingredient has been formulated correctly. But as with all skin barrier issues, it is best to address skin sensitivity before adding active ingredients to your daily routine.
These are some possible responses , particularly when you first introduce the product if you have sensitive, reactive skin.
- Irritation
- Redness
- Tingling upon application
- Breakouts
With proper care, it is possible to reduce skin sensitivity to allow you use more effective skincare products, in time .
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Some tips to initiate this process.
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