Vitamin C is your ally in skincare to fight wrinkles and blemishes and give you smooth, luminous and even skin.
Find out what vitamin C is used for in skincare, how to use it, what its forms are and what are the best cosmetics based on Vitamin C!
The Benefits of Vitamin C in Cosmetics
Vitamin C in skincare cosmetics is an ingredient with antioxidant action , which protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Free radicals are substances produced by our body, which are responsible for oxidative stress, one of the main causes of skin aging.
These substances are naturally neutralized by our body, but after the age of 25 the skin's ability to neutralize them decreases and free radical accumulations can occur, causing wrinkles, blemishes and loss of tone.
Vitamin C is also excellent for counteracting the damage caused by sun exposure and helps stimulate the synthesis of collagen , the protein that gives tone and elasticity to our skin.
Vitamin C for cosmetic use is also excellent in the treatment and prevention of hyperpigmentation skin blemishes , caused by the uneven distribution of melanin.
How to use Vitamin C for your face
One of the first sources of Vitamin C for your skin comes from food, so remember to always eat fresh fruit and vegetables and include foods rich in this nutrient in your diet, such as citrus fruits, kiwi, apples, pineapple, grapes, spinach.
We can then use skincare products with Vitamin C, such as serums, boosters or face creams.
Remember that in all cases, to obtain benefits, it is necessary to use your cosmetics consistently and daily.
If you choose a vitamin C face serum , apply 3-5 drops to clean skin and pat until fully absorbed.
If you prefer a vitamin C facial booster, you can use it pure as if it were a serum or add 2-3 drops to your face cream at the time of use.
Don't forget to apply your cosmetic to your neck and décolleté too!
What is the best vitamin C for skin?
As I always tell you, there is no best product but there is the right cosmetic for you!
Cosmetics with vitamin C are not all the same and not all have the same action: the properties of each product vary based on the form of Vitamin C that is used in each formulation.
Pure Vitamin C is in fact very unstable and delicate , which can quickly degrade and become less effective. For this reason, Vitamin C is used in a stabilized manner or is replaced by its derivatives that are more resistant to oxidation.
Let's see what the most used forms of Vitamin C are, what they are best suited for, and discover which cosmetic is perfect for your skin's needs.
Vitamin C - Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a stable form of Vitamin C, it is soluble in water and is therefore perfect for use in light cosmetics that are quickly absorbed. Upon contact with the skin, it transforms into active and highly bioavailable Vitamin C.
This form of Vitamin C is safe for all skin types , does not irritate, does not cause stinging or redness even on the most delicate and sensitive skin.
Choose this form of Vitamin C if you are looking for a product that:
- protects the skin from UV damage;
- stimulates collagen production;
- fades superficial brown spots;
- reduces red spots after a pimple or irritation;
- helps you fight wrinkles;
- brightens dull, lifeless skin;
- helps you fight acne and blemishes;
- It is perfect for skin aged 30 and over.
You can find Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate in Yuniwa Cosmetics Vitamin C Booster Serum .
In this facial booster, you find vitamin C in two different forms , which enhance each other to create a powerful and concentrated facial serum.
This face serum is also suitable for sensitive and delicate skin , you can use it without fear morning and evening in your skincare routine, to illuminate, combat blemishes and tone the skin.
You can use it pure, as a face serum, on clean skin . Take 3-5 drops of serum and pat on your face until absorbed.
You can also use it as a cosmetic booster : in this case, when applying your serum or face cream, add 2-3 drops of vitamin C.
This face serum is safe to use even in the morning , because the Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate it contains helps protect your skin from UV damage and is great to use before your usual sunscreen.
Vitamin C - Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ascorbyl Palmitate is an oil-soluble form of Vitamin C, so it is often used in oil-based creams or serums.
It is precisely this characteristic that allows it to penetrate the skin very quickly where it carries out its antioxidant functions.
Excellent for fighting wrinkles, perfect for skin that needs an intense anti-aging action and for very evident dark spots, this type of Vitamin C is poorly tolerated by delicate and sensitive skin; even on normal skin there may in some cases be temporary redness that disappears within a few minutes of application.
Find Ascorbyl Palmitate in Vitamin C Zoé Cosmetics
This pure active skincare ingredient has a strong lightening and illuminating action, excellent for combating very dark spots and uneven skin texture.
Vitamin C - Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside is another stable and water-soluble derivative of vitamin C. Highly resistant to oxidation, it has a high lightening and smoothing efficacy.
This form of Vitamin C for skin is great for blemishes and smoothing the appearance of pores.
Recommended for mature skin, with visible blemishes and wrinkles, to give brightness and vitality.
You can find Ascorbyl Glucoside in 3C Enhancer , a serum with 3 forms of vitamin C from Faber Cosmetics.
This creamy serum, also excellent as a makeup base, absorbs quickly, leaving the skin soft and smooth, without greasing or shining.
You can use it morning and evening, as a face serum or as a booster to add to your cream.
If you have normal or oily skin, or if you prefer a light moisturizer to use as a makeup base or before sunscreen, you can use it as a replacement for face cream: rich in hydrating and soothing active ingredients, it leaves your skin hydrated and nourished.
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