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Vitamin C serum is one of the top most requested products today, according to internet searches. An actual reason to talk about it in detail and with passion is a novelty from La Roche-Posay.
What is Vitamin C Facial Serum
Serum for the face (serum) is a concentrated means of purposeful action for intensive care. In our case, its active component is vitamin C.
Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that resists oxidative stress, i.e. the action of free radicals, extremely aggressive molecules that destroy cells and lead to premature aging.
However, the creation of an effective cosmetic product based on vitamin C turned out to be not the easiest thing, since when applied externally, this substance loses the lion’s share of its benefits. The main disadvantage of the vitamin is extreme instability, that is, it quickly oxidizes in air and loses its effectiveness.
Only at the end of the 80s, scientists managed to cope with this shortcoming – the technology for stabilizing a capricious ingredient was discovered, which served as the starting point for creating truly effective face products with vitamin C (including serums).
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Useful Properties
In addition to directly fighting free radicals and oxidative stress, vitamin C:
slows down the process of destruction of collagen and participates in the formation of its new fibers, that is, it serves as a good prevention of wrinkles;
strengthens capillaries and improves microcirculation;
stimulates the synthesis of ceramides, which play an important role in the protective system of the skin;
controls the production of melanin, preventing hyperpigmentation;
has a renewing and brightening effect;
participates in the synthesis of hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Serum with vitamin C has a multifaceted effect on the skin.
Features of composition
Ascorbic acid is the main ingredient in vitamin C serum. They help her:
antioxidants are the best friends of vitamin C, which enhance its action and also protect it from oxidation;
exfoliating components that accelerate cell renewal;
soothing ingredients are an integral part of formulas for sensitive skin;
low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for moisturizing and smoothing action.
How long to wait for the result? With daily use, the effect of radiance, elasticity and smoothing of the skin is noticeable after a month. This is the standard course of vitamin C serum use. In any case, you should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
How to use the serum with vitamin C
The algorithm for using serum with vitamin C is generally the same as in the case of using other serums. But there are some nuances.
Purification
infliction
One dose is 1-2 drops of the drug. Vitamin C serums usually come in dropper bottles to make things easier.
humidification
Protection
Recommended Use
Medical expert at La Roche-Posay Alexander Prokofiev draws attention to the features of the use of serum with vitamin C.
Vitamin C serums can be used at any time of the day, but preferably in the morning, as the antioxidant properties of vitamin C are useful in preventing photoaging of the skin (under the influence of ultraviolet rays), as well as in preventing the development of hyperpigmentation.
Serum is best used on its own, rather than added to creams, since vitamin C is incompatible with some ingredients and can be destroyed.
You can combine different serums: serum with vitamin C is applied first, and after 15 minutes you can use the next remedy. It is not recommended to use more than two serums during one beauty ritual.
Antioxidant serum for the skin of the face and neck for skin renewal Vitamin C10 Serum, La Roche-Posay
This 10% Pure Vitamin C formula focuses on radiant skin. The manufacturer added salicylic acid to the composition, which helps the epidermis to get rid of dead cells faster.
Because La Roche-Posay Laboratories cares about the well-being of sensitive skin, soothing ingredients have been included in this concentrate:
La Roche-Posay thermal water;
neurosensin for comfort.
The serum has a pleasant texture that does not leave a sticky feeling.
Pure vitamin C can change color upon contact with air – darken. This does not affect the effectiveness and tolerability of the drug.