We all know that vitamin C can do a body good.
We’ve grown up hearing about how we should get plenty of vitamin C and drink our orange juice.
But some of us still aren’t getting enough!
Experts recommend getting your daily dose of the vitamin (65 to 90 mg per day) through a healthy, balanced diet to help support your immune system and overall health.
Did you know that vitamin C can also do amazing things for your skin?
Enter vitamin C skincare!This powerful vitamin has been steadily climbing the beauty trend ladder and gaining popularity for its potent ability to naturally improve skin, fight signs of aging, and improve collagen production to save us from the sag.
What Is Vitamin C?
- Vitamin C is often included in moisturizers and serums. A serum is a skincare product with a thin, silky texture.
While a moisturizer’s main job is to hydrate skin, serums typically include a higher concentration of ingredients to penetrate the skin and efficiently target skincare concerns such as hyperpigmentation or signs of aging. Make sure to select the right one for your skin type!
2. Vitamin C products contain a high concentration of vitamin C (duh) as an active ingredient, mainly in the form of L-Ascorbic Acid (LAA) as well as a few other varieties (more on that in just a bit).
3. The concentration of LAA in vitamin C serum can vary anywhere from 10% to 15-20%.
4. It’s a good idea to start with a lower concentration and wait until your skin adapts before moving on to a higher concentration in your skincare regimen.
Different Forms of Vitamin C
Vitamin C comes in a variety of forms and derivatives.
Below are forms of vitamin C that include an additional component to stabilize it and give it a longer shelf life.
Here’s a quick rundown of the characteristics of each form and what they can do for you!
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