In this article you will find out why a vitamin C serum is considered one of the most valuable and effective active ingredient serums, why it belongs in a good care routine for every skin type and how you can best use the innovative Vitamin C Complex Serum to achieve long-lasting results.
What is a vitamin C serum for?
Vitamin C in facial serums and creams is known to be one of the most valuable and effective active ingredients in the area of slow aging. Numerous studies show that regular use of a vitamin C serum refines the complexion, smoothes the complexion and makes it appear radiant and more even. A vitamin C serum reduces signs of skin aging such as lines and wrinkles. It promotes collagen formation so that the skin's elasticity and firmness are increased. Vitamin C lightens pigment spots and hyperpigmentation while protecting against new pigment spots and age spots. Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect against cell-damaging environmental stress such as UV, infrared or blue light, cigarette smoke or stress. Last but not least, it inhibits inflammation and can therefore also be used against skin impurities, pimples, acne or acne marks.
However, be careful with open pimples and acute inflammation: A vitamin C serum also irritates the skin and should not be used.
Which vitamin C form in a serum is recommended?
Pure vitamin C in cosmetics, listed as L-ascorbic acid on the ingredients list, needs product formulations with a pH below 3.5. This is way too acidic for a sensitive facial skin. The pH value of a serum should therefore not be below pH 5.0. Face serums with high concentrations of up to 15% pure ascorbic acid cause increased redness, irritated and scaly skin.
In the Vitamin C Complex Serum we use the very skin-friendly Ascorbyl Glucoside instead. This effective, stable and at the same time particularly mild form of vitamin C penetrates deep into the skin. It protects against UV damage, stimulates collagen production, reduces wrinkles and pigment spots. Our innovative care formula contains the soothing natural active ingredient beta-glucan from oats, which strengthens the skin barrier and further improves the skin tolerance of the vitamin C complex serum.
How do I find the right vitamin C active ingredient concentration for my skin?
To find out the right concentration of vitamin C for your skin, when using the serum, start carefully with one or two drops that you apply once a day, preferably in the evening, to small areas under your face cream or face oil. Alternatively, you can also mix the serum with your cream or facial oil beforehand. Then observe how your skin reacts and gradually increase the number of drops when your skin has become accustomed to the active ingredient and tolerates the serum well. Later you can also use the Vitamin C Complex Serum twice a day: in the morning before your day cream and in the evening before your night cream.
Tips for using the Vitamin C Complex Serum
- Daily use: As with most care products, consistent use is also important with the Vitamin C Complex Serum. Therefore, you will achieve the best and most lasting results with daily use.
- Combine with other serums: In order to take into account the different needs of your skin, you can also use the vitamin C serum alternately or after another serum.
- The right order: If your face serums have different textures, start with the lighter, thinner consistency before a serum with an oilier or firmer texture.
- Vitamin C under a UV protection: Studies show that vitamin C can enhance the UV protection of sunscreens due to its oxidative properties. Therefore, it makes sense if you also apply the Vitamin C Complex Serum under your sunscreen to prevent premature skin aging caused by solar radiation.
