What Does Vitamin C Serum Do?
Vitamin C has many benefits. Most notable stimulating collagen and fading hyperpigmentation. hyperpigmentation = dark spots
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Vitamin C can be used in the morning or night. It is best to use in the morning because it blocks the skin aging effects of the sun.
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Yes.
It is safe to layer both vitamin C and Niacinamide. Watch for signs of irritation, if this occurs use vitamin C in the morning and niacinamide at night.
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It’s complicated.
The short answer is yes. Vitamin C in its most active and thus most effective form is expensive for companies to formulate.
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However if you can afford a well formulated vitamin C serum it is a great addition to your skin care routine. But there are less expensive products for dark spots and anti aging.
So how does it work?
Vitamin C is a anti oxidant that work to block the aging effects of the sun. It also works to stimulate collagen. For my girls dealing with dark spots, Vitamin C inhibits melanocytes from producing excess melanin.
melanocytes = cells in your skin that produce melanin
How and When do I use it?
Add it to your routine by applying in the morning after you cleanse and before you apply sunscreen. Use daily for best results. Layer under other pigment fighting serums like Niacinamide or Azelaic Acid.
Why this is my favorite Vitamin C serum.
Formulated with L -ascorbic acid the most potent form of vitamin C
Dries quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky residue
Formulated with Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid proven ingredients for keeping vitamin C active
(prevents your serum from turning that yucky yellow color = no longer active)
Scientifically proven to be effective at fading dark marks
Used once daily I get about 60 days worth of product
“I have personally used DRMGTY Vitamin C serum consistently for the last 90 days and my skin tone is overall brighter and more even in tone”
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Is Vitamin C pregnancy safe?
Yes, one of few products that is safe to use in pregnancy for those of us with acne, melasma, and dark spots. As always check with your OBGYN before using any products while pregnant.
Do you need Vitamin C?
There are many vitamin C serums on the market. When deciding which is right for you look at the ingredients list. Does it contain the most active form of vitamin C, which is L-ascorbic acid. Is it formulated with other ingredients to keep the serum active, like vitamin E. Finally does it cause irritation? Some with sensitive skin may not be able to tolerate the acidity of vitamin C. In that case there are other products that can give you similar benefits. Check out our post on the best ingredients for fading hyperpigmentation.
