Why you need to use vitamin c in your skincare routine

Why you need vitamin C in your skincare routine

What is vitamin C?

Vitamin c is in the form of L-ascorbic acid(purest form of vitamin c) but there are other forms of derivatives that have similar benefits

Who is vitamin c for?

Vitamin c can be used by everyone. It is however advised not to be used on damaged skin ie if you have cuts or burns

People with sensitive skin should use milder derivatives of vitamin c or use a lower percentage

Benefits of vitamin c

Vitamin c is an antioxidant. It fights harmful free radicals

Improves hyperpigmentation and wrinkles

Vitamin c has intaflamattory properties and is brightening

Vitamin c reduces sebum production for acne prone skin

When should someone use vitamin c

In the morning

People prefer to use vitamin c in the morning as it helps to defend skin against pollutants and free radicals

At night

Reduces photosensitivity as compared to in the morning

Night cell repairing boosts collagen and elasticity

Important points to note:

Patch test first before using vitamin c

Pair with ferulic acid,vitamin B, vitamin E,hylauronic acid

Do not pair with hydroxy acids(AHA, BHA), retinol, retinoid,copper peptides or benzoyl peroxide

Products with vitamin c from 25thhive.com

• Purito vitamin c serum

This serum has 5% ascorbic acids and 85% hylauronic acid that helps improve skin tone and skin texture. This serum nourishes dull skin. Other ingredients aid in anti ageing properties and help in fading dark marks

• Galactomyces vitamin c serum

Tackle tired, dull skin with some by mi’s galactomyces pure vitamin glow serum. This serum has 3% ascorbic acid and 75% galactomyces ferment filtrate. Galactomyces boosts elasticity, smoothens skin and improves moisture levels while vitamin c fades hyperpigmentation

• Galactomyces toner

This toner has 88% galactomyces ferment filtrate. It brightens and smooths skin for a radiant glow

It has 1% pure ascorbic acid which fades hyperpigmantion.

• Some by mi Yuja niacin toner

Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner has Yuja extract, Niacinamide, Glutathione and Alpha Arbutin to aid fade acne scars, hyperpigmentation, blemishes and freckles to leave skin smooth, soft and even-toned. Suitable for all skin types.

• Some by mi Yuja niacin gel

 SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Peeling Gel is extremely gentle, sloughing off dead skin cells and encouraging cell turnover for brighter, more elastic skin.PHA minimizes moisture loss while softening dead cells to mildly exfoliate. Naturally derived cellulose also helps remove impurities. Yuja (yuzu) extract nourishes skin with rich nutrients and helps retain moisture. pH of ~2.00+1.0.

• Yuja niacin serum

Yuja niacin serum has Yuja extract and niacinamide to help with hyperpigmentation and dull skin

• Some by mi Yuja niacin sleeping mask

Vitamin c overnight mask that is great for hyperpigmentation.

• Uncover baobab glow c serum

Has 8% vitamin c,2% arbutin and baobab to brighten and even skin tone

• Garnier even skin tone products

The garnier even and matte range is great for hyperpigmentation. Evens out and mattifies ones complexion.

Garnier’s Cleansing Micellar Water with vitamin c deeply cleanses the skin as it brightens, the Vitamin C Booster Serum boosts radiance and fades dark spots, the Even and Matte Tissue Mask refines skin texture as it hydrates, and Sun Protective Cream guards against sun damage for that radiant, healthy-looking skin.

Happy shopping Bee! Shop via 25thhive.com for all your vitamin c needs