How to use Vitamin C and what to pair it with

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is essential for skin health. Naturally present in the skin, it is vital for collagen production and offers powerful antioxidant protection. Humans cannot produce Vitamin C internally, so we must absorb it through our diet. However, dietary intake alone is not effective in boosting local levels in the skin. The best way to enhance Vitamin C levels in your skin is by applying it topically.

Benefits of Topical Vitamin C in Skincare

Boosts Collagen Production:
Collagen is crucial for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. Topical Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis, helping your skin look healthy and young.

Antioxidant Protection:
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, protecting your skin from free radicals, pollution, UV light, and environmental stressors that cause premature aging.

Hyperpigmentation Reduction:
Clinical studies show that Vitamin C helps prevent pigmentation, reducing dark spots and making your skin look healthy, glowing, and luminous.

Anti-Aging:
Vitamin C’s ability to boost collagen and protect the skin contributes to its anti-aging benefits, reducing wrinkles and improving skin elasticity.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties:
Vitamin C reduces inflammation and redness, helping your skin stay calm and healthy.

Hydrating Effect:
Vitamin C enhances skin barrier function, reducing water loss and keeping your skin hydrated and healthy-looking.

Can Vitamin C Be Used With Other Ingredients?

AHA and Vitamin C:
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are gentle fruit acids used for exfoliation. They shouldn’t be combined with traditional forms of Vitamin C like L-ascorbic acid due to potential irritation. However, stable forms of Vitamin C at neutral pH can be combined with AHAs, as seen in our Miracle Vitamin C Mask.

Vitamin C and Retinol:
Combining Vitamin C with retinol can cause irritation. However, Bio-Retinols, which are plant-based and non-irritating, can be safely combined with Vitamin C TetraIsopalmitate, as in our Bio-Retinol + C Booster.

Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid:
These two can be safely combined. Hyaluronic Acid is a hydrating ingredient that enhances skin health, creating a hydrated, glowing, and youthful complexion.

How to Use Vitamin C in Your Daily Skincare Routine

Vitamin C is versatile and can be included in multiple steps of your skincare routine, both day and night. It’s excellent for use before sun exposure to help defend against sun damage.

Patch Test:
Always do a patch test when trying new skincare ingredients. Apply a small amount behind your ear or in the crease of your elbow and wait 24 hours to check for any irritation.

Incorporating Vitamin C into Your Routine

Cleanser:
Choose a cleanser with stable Vitamin C to boost radiance.

Serum:
A Vitamin C serum delivers maximum benefits. Our Bio-Retinol + C Booster nourishes, brightens, and revitalizes your skin.

Mask:
A Vitamin C mask provides a targeted boost.