Many celebrities and beauty influencers claim that vitamin C
serum works wonders on their skin, but what exactly does it do? This blog post
will give you the truth about vitamin C serum and whether or not it’s worth
your money. Read on to find out how vitamin C can benefit your skin and what
kind of results you can expect!
What vitamin c does
As one of the most popular skin care ingredients in recent
years, there is a lot of misinformation about vitamin c serum. To clear up any
confusion about what it can do for your skin, here are seven facts you need to
know.
1. There is scientific evidence that topical vitamin c
helps reduce UV damage when applied before sun exposure, by minimizing free
radical production and increasing antioxidant activity in the skin.
2. Topical vitamin c is an effective anti-inflammatory
ingredient that will minimize redness and helps restore a smoother texture to
your skin by producing natural collagen.
What it can do
Vitamin C has been shown to have antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants help combat inflammation and stimulate healthy collagen
production. Additionally, vitamin c can help neutralize the effects of sun
exposure and environmental pollutants on skin cells. When combined with vitamin
E, it helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Some studies also suggest that a
good dose of vitamin c can even boost your immune system by increasing the
amount of white blood cells in your body!
When you apply a vitamin c serum to your skin, it should
make contact with everything down to the pores but shouldn't be rubbed into
your skin too vigorously because that could cause irritation or other reactions
depending on what's in your serum formula.
What it can’t do
You may hear from some experts that a vitamin c serum can do
everything, but the truth is that it cannot do everything for your skin. Most
noticeably, it does not lighten dark spots or sun damage to the skin like other
products do. On top of this, using one will not prevent you from aging because
what you need to keep your skin healthy is more than just a product. The
downside of this is if you are looking for something to use as a sunscreen,
your serum won't work because it needs more sun protection than even
traditional sunscreen offers.
How much to use
Using too much vitamin c serum can cause it to turn a yellow
color or light brown. Too much vitamin is also an irritant for the skin, so you
should always use the minimum necessary to cover your entire face. To do this,
start by placing a dropper of vitamin c serum onto your palm and gently rub
your hands together until the liquid appears to be just clear enough to apply
directly on your skin. Then take two fingers from one hand, place them at the
top of your forehead, and press down with moderate pressure while swiping them
over to the back of your hairline. Repeat with two fingers from your other
hand, starting at the point where they meet your temple, coming down across
both eyebrows until they meet with the first fingers in front of you.
Where to apply it
Studies show that vitamin C serum can improve your skin's
texture and color while reducing wrinkles, blotchiness, and age spots. A 30-day
supply of vitamin c serum costs around $20. Some of the benefits can last up to
two months, but not everyone has noticeable results after two months. Still
feeling wary? The best way to find out if a vitamin c serum is for you is by
trying it out for yourself! There are plenty of high-quality serums on the
market that have ingredients for all skin types at an affordable price. If none
of them, do it for you, check with your dermatologist or just keep looking until
you find one that does!
Why you need an antioxidant serum
Did you know that wrinkles happen when your skin is exposed
to the sun, UV rays, pollution, smoke, and environmental toxins? All of these
factors break down collagen fibers in your skin over time. And antioxidants –
including vitamin c serum - work to reduce those signs of aging.
A lot of people assume that antioxidants are only beneficial
for anti-aging purposes. While it is true that they are one of the best ways to
slow the natural aging process (keeping you looking young), they also serve as
a powerful defense against acne, eczema, and asthma as well. In other words,
having an antioxidant rich diet or using a vitamin c serum on your skin will
strengthen your immune system.
FAQs about vitamin c
Do vitamin C serums help prevent wrinkles? Most
dermatologists agree that while there is not much scientific data to support
the claim, they may reduce wrinkles over time because of their ability to
generate collagen in the skin.
Are vitamin c serums good for acne? Research has shown that
by slowing down the skin's production of keratinocytes, they can be a helpful
tool in combating inflammation caused by acne. The one downside is that because
it's created with pure ascorbic acid, it can have a drying effect on some
sensitive skins which in turn can lead to flaky patches or redness.
What are the side effects of using vitamin c serum? As long
as you're careful about sun exposure, a few people might experience dryness or
peeling due to the exfoliating action of vitamin c. But this typically goes
away after several weeks.
What should I do if my skin doesn't react well to my new
vitamin c serum? If your skin isn't reacting well--meaning it's becoming
excessively dry or irritated--you should switch back to your old routine until
things improve. Then give your skin another chance at adjusting before giving
up on a new product all together!
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