Vitamin C: Your summer S.O.S plan
This powerful ingredient should be in your anti-aging arsenal right now
SUMMER SKIN SURVIVAL
Skincare experts don’t normally agree on the topic of anti-aging – they’re usually locked into a war on which algae, peptide or extract is winning on the anti-aging front. However, it appears that the men in white coats seem to be unified on one single ingredient this summer: Vitamin C. According to research by Mintel, there’s been a hike in vitamin C based products being launched, up by 26 per cent since 2013, and, it’s been one of the most pinned products on Pinterest this year too. The reason? Scientists have worked out clever ways of stabilising the notoriously tricky ingredient, and re-jigging the formulas for maximum efficacy and, in turn, we’re reaping the benefits in our dermis overnight. What you need to look out for are ingredients such as these; ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and ascorbyl palmitate, and they should be housed in a protective glass, pump-action, air-free containers to keep them stable.
Read on to see how vitamin C can support your skin, why you need to incorporate it into your daily routine right now and the best products to use.
- Vitamin C in itself does not contain an SPF – however, it does protect against photo damage by deactivating UV-induced free radicals (so you can think of it as the backbone to your sunscreen.)
- It helps to improve crepe-y fine lines and reduces both pigmentation problems and inflammation.
- Scientifically proven to brighten a grey, dull and ashy complexion.
- Boosts collagen production, which is good news for the future of your skin.
THE SUPER C SERUMS
MZ Skin Brighten & Perfect, £245
From the brilliant Dr Maryam Zamani’s range of MZ Skin products, this is clinically proven to reduce pigmentation and brown spots by 39.7%.
Buy here
Dermalogica Biolumin-c Serum, £81.50
Scientific studies have revealed that this can deliver 3 x more vitamin C into the skin than some leading competitors, courtesy of the ultra-stable vitamins and peptide combination.
Buy here
SkinCeuticals C+E Ferulic Acid, £135
One of the biggest sellers in the Vitamin C category – this potent serum claims to give a good glow for a minimum 72 hours.
Buy here
THE ANTIOXIDENT MOISTURISERS
DCL C Scape High Potency Night Booster 30, £108
It has a 30 per cent concentration of L-ascorbic acid and dramatically reduces the appearance of dark spots when used overnight.
Buy here
Sunday Riley C.E.O antiOxident Protect + Repair Moisturizer, £60
This rich cream can be used day and night to address the signs of aging.
Buy here
Caudalie VineActiv Energizing and Smoothing Eye Cream, £27
Is packed with antioxidants and is proven to stimulate the circulation to help banish puffiness and dark circles.
Buy here
THE SPECIALIST TREATMENTS
Sarah Chapman Radiance Recharge System, 10 x 1ml , £145
This box includes a gentle micropeel, a supercharged Vitamin C cocktail and Glow Complex CB3, to leave you with a fresh-faced glow in ten days.
Buy here
Rodial Vit C Energising Sheet Mask, £43
Great for on-the-go glow – these face mask sheets restore some radiance in 15 minutes flat.
Buy here
LIXIRSKIN Vitamin C Paste, £32
This vitamin C Paste harnesses the power of its namesake in an acid form. It can be used as a quick pick-me-up everyday cleanser, or if time allows, leave it on longer as a mask.
Buy here
Read on to see how vitamin C can support your skin, why you need to incorporate it into your daily routine right now and the best products to use.
- Vitamin C in itself does not contain an SPF – however, it does protect against photo damage by deactivating UV-induced free radicals (so you can think of it as the backbone to your sunscreen.)
- It helps to improve crepe-y fine lines and reduces both pigmentation problems and inflammation.
- Scientifically proven to brighten a grey, dull and ashy complexion.
- Boosts collagen production, which is good news for the future of your skin.
THE SUPER C SERUMS
MZ Skin Brighten & Perfect, £245
From the brilliant Dr Maryam Zamani’s range of MZ Skin products, this is clinically proven to reduce pigmentation and brown spots by 39.7%.
Buy here
Dermalogica Biolumin-c Serum, £81.50
Scientific studies have revealed that this can deliver 3 x more vitamin C into the skin than some leading competitors, courtesy of the ultra-stable vitamins and peptide combination.
Buy here
SkinCeuticals C+E Ferulic Acid, £135
One of the biggest sellers in the Vitamin C category – this potent serum claims to give a good glow for a minimum 72 hours.
Buy here
THE ANTIOXIDENT MOISTURISERS
DCL C Scape High Potency Night Booster 30, £108
It has a 30 per cent concentration of L-ascorbic acid and dramatically reduces the appearance of dark spots when used overnight.
Buy here
Sunday Riley C.E.O antiOxident Protect + Repair Moisturizer, £60
This rich cream can be used day and night to address the signs of aging.
Buy here
Caudalie VineActiv Energizing and Smoothing Eye Cream, £27
Is packed with antioxidants and is proven to stimulate the circulation to help banish puffiness and dark circles.
Buy here
THE SPECIALIST TREATMENTS
Sarah Chapman Radiance Recharge System, 10 x 1ml , £145
This box includes a gentle micropeel, a supercharged Vitamin C cocktail and Glow Complex CB3, to leave you with a fresh-faced glow in ten days.
Buy here
Rodial Vit C Energising Sheet Mask, £43
Great for on-the-go glow – these face mask sheets restore some radiance in 15 minutes flat.
Buy here
LIXIRSKIN Vitamin C Paste, £32
This vitamin C Paste harnesses the power of its namesake in an acid form. It can be used as a quick pick-me-up everyday cleanser, or if time allows, leave it on longer as a mask.
Buy here
