Vitamin C is great for the body and offers all kinds of beneficial nutrients, but can it help the skin? In short, yes! In fact, it is brilliant for the skin. It offers a range of benefits such as clarifying the skin and adding a radiant glow to your complexion.
Vitamin C serums to reverse the signs of time
Every year we blow out the candles and make a wish to the fairy godmother that she would be kind and delay the signs of ageing. We find ways to incorporate everyday habits such as healthy eating and skin care products to prevent the onset of ageing. However what many forget is that there are key active ingredients you should be keeping an eye out for.
While we would love to say hit the highest concentration first, it is always best using wisdom, patience and perseverance. When it comes to active ingredients it is best to wean yourself onto new products to avoid breakouts and reactions due to overstimulation.
Top three contenders
So when it comes to choosing our top contenders in the category of vitamin c serums, here they are:
1. Lamelle Correctives Recharge CE Complex
The Lamelle Correctives Recharge CE Complex is a powerful antioxidant suitable for all skin types. This formulation offers a stable, high concentration rapid and slow release of Ascorbic Acid (vitamin c) into the skin over a 12 hour period without any skin irritation. The powerful antioxidants in this serum repair your skin as well as prevent future damage.
Results: An improvement in wrinkles, skin texture, slow skin cell turnover and discolouration on the skin.
2. SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic is a very powerful antioxidant formulation. It protects the skin against photo-ageing by neutralising free radicals, boosting collagen synthesis, and providing unmatched antioxidant protection. L-Ascorbic Acid (vitamin c) is responsible for protecting your skin from oxidative stress. Regular use of SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic will also prevent future damage
Results: Regular use of SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic will also prevent future damage, it will speed up your skin’s cell turnover and reduce visible signs of ageing.
3. NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum
NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum is a powerful brightening serum that exfoliates pigmented, sun-damaged skin. Ageing, hormonal fluctuations and sun exposure can cause hyperpigmentation on your skin. This cocktail of highly active brighteners will decrease the formation of pigmentation and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Results: It increases your skin’s cell turnover and exfoliates dead cells, prevents your skin from producing more melanin. And as a result of this, your skin will look smoother and more radiant.
In Conclusion
As you can see there are no one-size fits all when it comes to vitamin c serums. It is best to consult a skin care professional who can assess your skin and advise on the best purchase. If you are not close to a skin clinic try our free online skin assessment as a recommendation.
Enjoy your serums and may they keep those creepy crawly claws of mother nature and the biological clock at bay.
Read the full Feb 2021 Online Skin Shop Newsletter here.