Yes, You Need Topical Vitamin C?
Topical Vitamin C is the one product that clients struggle to use. It's not because they have a hard time being consistent, but more like they don’t see results right away. Let me break down what vitamin c is, what it does when you add it to your skincare routine and how you can get those results using this power worker of an ingredient.
What Is Topical Vitamin C?
Topical vitamin c is an antioxidant that helps protect your skin from free radicals (unstable molecules produced by UV light and air pollution) that cause cell damage which accelerates the aging of your skin.
What Does Topical Vitamin C Do?
Protects your skin from external sources like UV rays and pollution.
Slows down the overproduction of melanin (what gives skin it’s color) within the skin.
Keeps your skin plump and firm by promoting the production of collagen and elastin.
It works alongside your sunscreen, as a copilot, both protecting your skin from UV damage.
Vitamin C Serum
The best way to get the most out of vitamin c is by using a serum. Serums are usually concentrated and have a smaller molecular size and can penetrate deeper in the skin.
L-Ascorbic acid and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, are the gold standard in skincare.
The addition of vitamin e will increases the effectiveness of vitamin c.
Requires a dark amber-colored bottle or airless pump to stop the breakdown of vitamin c.
Pick a vitamin c that contains ferulic acid. It will help diminish redness in your skin and helps protect your skin from long-term UV damage.
How To Use Vitamin C
Vitamin C is best used in the morning, after your toner but before your moisturizer and sunscreen. Just a few drops daily, pressed into the skin, will go a long way.
You might not see the effects of using topical vitamin c daily but you will in the long run. It is the gold standard for any essential skincare routine when you're addressing anti-aging concerns. From fighting hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles, and just keeping the skin healthy, you want to make sure that you have this in your skincare arsenal.
*Not all vitamin c is created equal. It’s an ingredient that is hard to keep stable and over time, it becomes less effective. It oxidizes quickly and depending on the packaging, it can have a short shelf life. There is so much that goes into choosing a vitamin c, it’s best to book an consultation appointment at Roman Esthetics with a esthetician, who can lead you with the best recommendations for your skin.
