Serums as we know are always a boost we need in our skincare routine, say for example, you regularly get uneven, dry and pigmented skin, serums like hylauronic acid and vitamin c are always the boost you need to combat these skin conditions.
Serums deliver high concentration of active ingredients for the skin and they can be specific or mixture of a few. Serums are usually clear, gel-based and ‘liquidy’ and not as thick as a moisturiser. Serums are usually the third step in any skincare regimen, they usually come in before applying your moisturisers to hlep lock in moisture into the skin. Serums have the characteristic of penetrating deeply into the skin to supercharge your skin making them the most important step in skincare regimen.
Vitamin C serum is exactly as described above except that it has varied function compare to other serums in the market. Vitaminc C serum tackles multiple of skin conditions from sun damage, to fighting signs of aging. Vitamin C is known to be full of antioxidants that fights against free radical damage like pre-cancerous changes from UV light exposure. If you suffer from hyperpignmentation, adding Vitamin C serum to your skincare routine is a place to start as it brightens the skin. Vitamin C serum is usually stored in a dark bottle because they oxidise so quickly if not used on time, which explains why some come in powder form which can then be activated with the included liquid when it reaches the customers. This protect it from shelf life oxidisation.
Vitamin C serum also come in strength that range from 1% to 20%, and it’s advised to start with low percentage and build up to a tolerable level if you have a sensitive skin. Vitamin C also helps in fighting inflammation, according to Joshua Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
“Vitamin C is a key component to many skin-brightening regimens, as it interferes with pigment production and keeps inflammation at bay,” he says.
Finally, Vitaminc C serum is known to help promote a healthy production of collagen. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure which makes it a good fit for improving skin health.
Here are the best Vitamin C serums you should try this season:
SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum for Normal/Dry Skin 30ml
Glow Recipe
Pineapple-C Bright Serum( 30ml )
The INKEY List
15% Vitamin C and EGF Serum 30ml
OLEHENRIKSEN
Lumene
Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence Serum 30ml
The Ordinary
Suspension Of Vitamin C 30% + Silicone
Sunday Riley
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum( 30ml )
Kylie Skin By Kylie Jenner
DR. Barbara Sturm
The Good C Vitamin C Serum (30ml)
Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum 60pc
Was £72.00 now £54.00 at Lookfantastic
Dermalogica
Biolumin-C Serum, Detoxifying Vitamin Serum
Murad
Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum 30ml
Was £72.00 now £57.60 at Lookfantastic