This skincare trend is slowly, but surely gaining traction. No, it’s not some dubious snail mask, and neither is it a 10-step routine, but it’s Vitamin C. Sure, it may not be a newcomer to the scene but we’re starting to see it take over the skincare aisles in Sephora. So what’s the deal? Let me explain.
WHAT IS VITAMIN C?
If you haven’t already figured, Vitamin C does wonders — whether it’s for your immune system or your skin, it’s literally a magical potion that does nothing but transforms your body and skin. It boosts collagen production, absorption of iron, heals your wounds, improves your skin’s texture. In short, it’s as close as you can get to an immortality serum.
I could go on and on about how amazing Vitamin C is and its benefits but I’ll save you the trouble of me blabbing about your health and elaborate more on the incorporation of Vitamin C into your beauty regime.
WHY IS IT GOOD FOR YOU?
Let’s be real — getting clear skin isn’t an unattainable fantasy. In fact, you don’t actually have to resort to a 10-step Korean skincare routine or a gimmicky facial that’ll burn a hole in your wallet just for clear skin. Truth is: you just need the essentials. Who knows, you might be a 3-step convert or even one who swears by an extensive regime — my point is, if you have a specific skin concern that you’re looking to fix (fine lines, wrinkles, brightening, retexturising, etc), incorporating a product that’s jam-packed with Vitamin C could just be your best bet.
Vitamin C serums, in essence, tend to focus on softening the fine lines and wrinkles on your face while preventing new ones from forming. And it’s not just that. Aside from it being a powerful anti-ageing formula, the ingredient is also said to brighten your complexion, leaving your skin looking more youthful and radiant than it was before. I mean, who doesn’t want to shed a few years off? I know I do.
Reason being: Vitamin C is known as a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect your skin from environmental aggressors that may lead to any signs of ageing. It comes in various concentrations, from moisturisers to serums, all of which are dependent on the kind of treatment you’re going for. On top of that, the formula is said to help with brightening your complexion as well as hyperpigmentation and dark spots on your skin too.
WHEN DO I APPLY IT?
On another note, to maximise the efficacy of the product, it’s best that you apply your Vitamin C serums right before you apply your moisturiser. And FYI, my advice is, you might want to give it, say 10 to 15 minutes for it to dry up before you start layering on your next step.
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO USE IT?
Some might say using a Vitamin C serum on your face would work best at night because it’s considerably a potent formula that’s thick in terms of its consistency. For even better results, use it twice a day. In the day, it protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays and the other harmful pollutants in the air. But wait, that doesn’t mean you should skip on your sunscreen.
In fact, when you’re applying Vitamin C in the morning, always remember to slather on a layer of sunscreen. A simple rule of thumb to your skincare regime? Cleanse, medicate, moisturise and protect. That’s because you want to ensure that all your efforts in brightening your complexion don’t go down the drain too. As Dr. Samer Jaber of Washington Square Dermatology once said, “It doesn’t matter how much money you spend on oils or retinol and Vitamin C. If you’re not getting good sun protection, you’re wasting your money.” And if you’re unsure of how long you should wait in between your sunscreen and Vitamin C products, then you’ve got to check out our other article.
From eye serums to brightening serums, here, we’ve listed a few of the most recent releases, packed with the ever-so-highly-raved Vitamin C ingredient:
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