Vitamin C skincare has been gaining popularity in recent years. More and more products are hitting the shelves that feature it as a main ingredient. This includes everything from cleansers to moisturizers to serums. Unsurprisingly, everyone wants their daily dose of vitamin C, thanks to its incredible benefits for the skin! Keep reading to find out how to incorporate topical vitamin-C products into your daily skincare regimen easily and why you will want to.
Use Vitamin C for Skincare
When you’re excited to try out a new ingredient in skincare, it can be tempting to look for it in all the products you buy to give your skin as many benefits as possible. No one ingredient can effectively address your skin concerns. You would better incorporate vitamin C into your routine by adding it to one or two products. Then, use the other products before or after to maximize their benefits. These tips help you choose the right vitamin C product for your daily routine.
Cleansers
When choosing a cleanser for your skin, remember that it is primarily designed to remove dirt and oil from the surface. It will help prepare your face for the ingredients and products you use in your skincare routine. Many vitamin C-infused cleansers are available today that can provide some benefits associated with vitamin C products. The concentration of vitamin C in cleanser products is lower than in other products. It will therefore take a long time for you to notice the effects of your cleanser’s vitamin. You should use a cleaner containing vitamin C to maintain the benefits for your skin. However, introducing vitamin C into your routine is not the best option.
Toners
Toners are used to remove dirt from the face. They can also hydrate and condition skin, allowing products to be absorbed more easily. Vitamin C, when found in toners, can help balance skin to make it more receptive to other treatments. It also gives skin that has been exposed to environmental stress a refreshing boost in hydration. Toners do not contain much vitamin C, so it may take some time to see significant results.
Exfoliators
Exfoliants are one of the products that feature vitamin C in their formula. Exfoliating regularly helps remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. This opens the pores, allowing the vitamin C in the procedure of the product to penetrate deeper. Vitamin C can also be used as a natural exfoliant, so it’s included in exfoliating products like the Intensive Treatment.
Serums
Facial serums are formulated using only one or two main ingredients. The serum will contain these ingredients in higher concentrations than other products, providing immediate benefits to the skin. We recommend adding vitamin C serums to your skincare routine to get the most out of a product. Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Power Serum is a serum that uses retinol (vitamin A) and vitamin C to brighten skin while fighting visible signs of aging. Kx Active Concentrates Vitamin B3+ Vitamin C Serum is designed to brighten skin tone and texture while targeting discoloration unevenness and enhancing radiance.
Moisturizers
Moisturizing products act as a seal to lock in the benefits of previous skincare treatments and ingredients. This allows you to continue enjoying your skincare throughout the day and night. While it may not be as potent as a serum or cream, using a moisturizer with vitamin C in the primary ingredients can help deliver daily doses of this nutrient. We developed the +Retinol Vit C Moisturizer to address this issue. This moisturizer is clinically formulated to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Vitamin C brightens and smooths uneven skin tone while you sleep.
Masks
Many people have added vitamin C facial masks to their skincare routines. A show containing vitamin C can have many benefits for the skin. It is also a great way to incorporate Vitamin C into a skincare routine. The Mega C brightening facial contains 30% vitamin C. This is the highest potency of our vitamin C products, resulting in maximum results and minimal effort. This mask can be applied for 20 minutes once or twice weekly. You will see results within two weeks.
Finding The Right Product
It would help if you considered several factors when choosing the best vitamin C skin care products to suit your routine and needs. You will also need to consider the packaging of the product, its ingredients, your skin type, and the form of Vitamin C in it.
Vitamin C is not often listed on the label of skincare products. The potent ingredient comes in various forms that can be applied topically. Ascorbic acid is the most powerful form of vitamin C used in skincare. It absorbs quickly and is a favorite ingredient in many formulas. Vitamin C is also listed as magnesium phosphate, a water-soluble vitamin C derivative that is more effective at lower concentrations. Although both types of vitamin C are effective, ascorbic acid is better for serums and moisturizers. The MAP is best used in cleanser or toner.
The packaging can impact the effectiveness of a vitamin C product, even if the type is not the same. Vitamin C, as a skincare ingredient, is volatile and destabilizes quickly when in contact with sunlight or oxygen. You will therefore want to choose products with opaque plastic or glass packaging so that sunlight does not affect the effectiveness of their ingredients. You should also look for products with a mechanism or pump that limits the product’s air exposure. The temperament of vitamin C is essential when evaluating the other ingredients listed with it in a product. FOR EXAMPLE, vitamin E and ferulic acids are often used to stabilize vitamin C. This helps increase the effectiveness of the product. These ingredients can also enhance the effects of vitamin C and give your skin a boost of nutrients.
Vitamin C is generally considered safe for skin of all types. However, everyone’s skin reacts differently to new products. It is essential to use a product that has a simple formulation and gradually introduce it into the routine of those with sensitive or reactive skin. You can monitor your skin’s reaction and stop using the product immediately if needed. If you react to one form of vitamin C, you may find that another is more effective. Do not hesitate to experiment to find the right product for you.