Serum with vitamin C is a multifunctional product that should be included in your daily care routine regardless of your age. It gives very good and almost immediate effects. How does the serum with vitamin C work and which to choose: serum with L-ascorbic acid, serum in the form of oil or serum with ethylated ascorbic acid? How to use this type of product?

How does the vitamin V serum work?

The serum is very effective due to its main ingredient. Vitamin C is an active substance with the following properties:

Skin lightening

Vitamin C brightens the skin tone, so almost immediately after application the skin tone improves. This effect is especially visible on dull, tired skin,

Reducing discoloration

Vitamin C reduces discoloration caused by solar radiation and acne. This effect can be observed after about a month,

Reducing wrinkles

Vitamin C accelerates the synthesis of collagen, thus helps to fight visible signs of aging,

Fighting against aging

Thanks to the antioxidant effect, Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals and improves sun protection,

Which vitamin C serum to choose?

Vitamin C occurs in three forms: L-ascorbic acid, oil and ethylated ascorbic acid. To choose the right one, you should take into account the effect you want to achieve and the type of your complexion.

Serum with L-ascorbic acid (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid is the most popular form used in cosmetics. It is classified as PHA acids, which can irritate sensitive skin. Products containing higher concentrations of L-ascorbic acid (above 20%) have exfoliating properties. Serum with this form of vitamin C is usually runny. For the serum with L-ascorbic acid to be effective, it should contain 15 to 20% of Ascrobic Acid.

Serum with vitamin C in the form of oil (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate)

Vitamin C in this form is soluble in oils, which is why the serum has an oily consistency. It is not as effective as the serum with L-ascorbic acid, but systematically used, it give equally good results. Its concentration should be around 3-10%.

Serum with ethylated ascorbic acid (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid)

Ethylated ascorbic acid is a stable form of vitamin C which dissolves in water. For this reason, the serum has a runny consistency. The product should contain at least 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.

How to use vitamin C serum?

This kind of serum should be included in your skincare daily routine, regardless of the age and season. Some women worry that vitamin C sensitizes the skin to the sun. Quite contrary, it supports the action of sunscreens and strengthens the protection against UVA and UVB radiation, which contribute to the skin aging. For this reason, it’s advisable to use vitamin C serums once a day (preferably in the morning).

Morning skincare routine with vitamin C serum:

1. Clean your face with micellar water or wash it with water with a mild cleansing gel.
2. Use hydrosol or toner to tone your skin.
3. Apply vitamin C serum on moist skin.
4. Once the serum absorbs, apply a moisturising cream with a UV protection.
5. Apply make-up (optional).

If you prefer to use the serum before bedtime, apply in the same order as mentioned above.