Skin Ingredient Must Have-Vitamin C

One of my must-have skin care ingredients  is Vitamin C.  It’s so incredibly beneficial for the skin and  important for anti-aging (you girls know I want to stay looking 21 forever! Lol). Here are some benefits of vitamin C for the skin.

-Helps in the production of collagen,

-Assists your  skin in repairing itself

-Incredibly powerful Antioxidant

-Reduces Hyperpigmentation marks dramatically

The problem with many products is that they say they have vitamin C in them, and then they put a non-stable vitamin c in their product, so once you open it, the vitamin c is not effective and you’re basically using nothing on your face. Or they contain such a low amount that really it does nothing for your skin.  Make sure your vitamin C products contain at least 5% Vitamin C, and these forms of stable vitamin C: ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, and ascorbyl palmitate. Also, I keep my vitamin C products refrigerated and away from the light. It can lose it’s effectiveness very quickly if exposed to those factors. If your vitamin C serum looks yellow, that's usually a good indicator that it’s been oxidized and it’s time to throw it away! Also, don't think buying capsules of Vitamin C and opening them and applying on your face will work-they won't. Those vitamin C's are not meant to be applied topically and have no benefit on your skin.

Click below to find out some of my vitamin C Favorites:

Obagi Vitamin C

I reviewed this product before, but I will say honestly it’s one of the best vitamin C products that I’ve tried. I’ve actually purchased this product myself twice. It contains 20% vitamin C which is extremely powerful, but non irritating to the skin. After using this for a month, you will see such a huge difference in just how your skin looks, and if you suffer from hyperpigmentation, you will see a marked improvement. Believe me.

Jan Marini C-Esta Serum

I also reviewed this product years ago. I like this vitamin C because it comes in very opaque packaging so it will stay stable a lot faster than other vitamin C. It also comes in an oily skin version. This product will leave your skin glowing.

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum

I’m actually in my 5^th week toward using this product and so far very good. It’s a lot more affordable than the other two ($45.00). It contains 7% vitamin C and when I apply, it hydrates my skin really well without giving me breakouts. You may actually want to try this vitamin C before trying the others just to get your skin used to it.I will have my full review next week.

These are 3 serums that I am loving, that contain high potency vitamin C, and work great on your skin.

What are your favorite vitamin C products?

Do you use Vitamin C on your skin?

Hugs,

Milly