Vitamin C

Vitamin C for Skin

Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic Acid or L-ascorbic Acid is known for being a powerful antioxidant. It is also reguarded as fantastic for anti-ageing keeping our skin looking younger.

Benefits of Vitamin C

Boosts collagen production

Evens out skin tone and helps with areas of pigmentation

Helps protect the skin from sun damage acting like a 'cellular bodyguard'

Fights free radicals that cause damage to our skin cells

Application:

When applying products to your skin the typical rule is to apply thinnist product to thickest.

Vitamin C can come in many forms and is often included in serums and moisturisers.

Apply this after you have cleansed and toned your skin, if you have a moisturiser apply after any serums or targeted treatment products.

Top tip:

To keep your Vitamin C serum from degrading, keep it away from sunlight, keep it airtight and keep it cool.

Anti-ageing benefits will always be boosted by the additional application of sun protection - usually the last product you'd apply as part of your morning regime.