Vitamin C Serum Benefits- Everything You Need To Know

When it comes to skincare, one holy grail vitamin is a must-have in almost everyone's routine: Vitamin C! It's universally perceived as one of the best anti-oxidant ingredients in the market.

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Vitamin C, commonly known as L-ascorbic acid, is a vitamin that the body cannot make. The only way to acquire it is to take supplements or eat citrus fruits like oranges, which are known to be high in vitamin C. It encourages the synthesis of collagen, which has the ability to thicken the dermis and is necessary for firm and young skin.

But what are the skin advantages of Vitamin C? Here's everything you need to know about Vitamin C, including how to apply it to your skin.

How does Vitamin C benefit our skin?

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant and a vital nutrient that protects and maintains the health of your skin by preventing free radical damage. Vitamin C products are high in antioxidants, which are known to give our skin a brightening and "glowy" appearance.  

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Vitamin C skin care products are a technique to provide vitamin C to the skin topically. Vitamin C is available in many form like moisturizer, toner, serum. Serum is more concentrated this is why they absorbs quickly into the skin. 

Even if you consume all of the vitamin C-rich foods, applying vitamin C topically in its most effective and concentrated form provides the greatest benefit to your skin. Some of these benefits are:

• Boost Collagen Production for firmer skin.

• Supports Skin's Moisture Barrier

• Minimize Fine lines and Wrinkles

• Improves Hydration and Moisture

• Protects against Sun Damage

• Boost Cell Regeneration

• Fights free radicals

What should you look for in a Vitamin C Serum?

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• Concentration - L-Asorbic Acid 10% to 20%. It is the most stable, efficient, and abundant form of Vitamin C. 

• The PH level should be between 2.5 - 3.5. To ensure that the formula is stable and that it responds correctly with your skin.

• Best Ingredients that will enhance the quality of Vitamin C are Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid.

• Glass bottles, dark colored, bottle with dropper are the best. The color of Vitamin C serum is generally clear.

How to Use Vitamin C for Skin Care? 

Do a patch test first, before applying anything, it's always a good idea to do a patch test. Always remember that less is more, serums which are filled with potent ingredients. If your serum is pump based bottle 2 pumps are more than enough and, if you have a dropper then 3 to 4 drops. The steps to incorporate Vitamin c in your skin care routine:

• Step 1 - Cleanser

• Step 2 - Toner 

• Step 3 - Vitamin C Serum 

• Step 4 - Moisturizer

• Step 5 - Sunscreen

Wear sunscreen with your Vitamin C products in the morning. It is sensitive to sunlight, so your vitamin c will be less effective if you don't use a sunscreen. Only 55% of the free radicals generated by UV exposure are blocked by sunscreen. Sunscreens should be used in combination with a topical antioxidant such as Vitamin C to provide the best UV protection.

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Wait! I know you're ready to get your hands on this wonderful serum, but there are some important things to keep in mind when using Vitamin C Serum.

• Store your Vitamin C product in cool, dark and dry place to prevent expedited oxidation.

• Don't combine Vitamin C with Retinol and Niacinamide. You can use Retinol and Niacinamide at night, but not together at the same time.

• Don't combine Vitamin C with AHAs and BHAs, these are both powerful skin treatment can cause some serious irritation.

• Don't use oxidized product. When it's yellowish or brown, this means it has oxidized.

• If your skin is sensitive try starting with applying a low concentration a few times a week then build up use as tolerated.

Life is short. Buy the serum.